Are capri pants cool again? It-girls weigh in
New season, new controversial 2000s trend making a comeback! After ballet flats, skirts-over-pants, Indie Sleaze, and pop-punk skinny jeans, this spring we’re bringing back none other than capris.
That’s right, we swore “never again” and yet here we are, in 2024, wondering if capri pants are back in style. Are they, though?
This time, you’ll be the judge of that: we’ve scoured the internet looking for the most stylish capri pants outfits, and here’s what we’ve found. Are they worth the hype? There’s only one way to find out.
1. Monochrome chic
If capris are good enough for The Attico co-founder Gilda Ambrosio, they’re good enough for us. During Milan Fashion Week Gilda was spotted wearing a total-black look comprising of a nylon cropped bomber jacket, slim capri trousers, and bedazzled pumps. The silver hoop earrings and rhinestone-detail shoes elevate the look from sporty to classy.
Monica Vinader
Sterling Silver MV Linear Small Hoop Earrings
€200.00
Monica Vinader
Madewell
Classic Huggie Hoop Earrings in Warm Silver at Nordstrom
$28.00
Nordstrom
JENNY BIRD
Mini Icon Hoop Earrings in Platinum at Nordstrom Silver
$108.00
Nordstrom
Open Edit
Wide Fluted Hoop Earrings in Silver at Nordstrom
$35.00
Nordstrom
Dolce & Gabbana
Palm Leaf Print Capri Pants - Black
$216.90
Italist
Stefano Mortari
Side-Zip Cropped Cropped Trousers - Black
$238.54
Italist
-68%
Vivienne Westwood
Open-Toe Slingback Heel - Black
$414.30
Italist
-50%
Cinq à Sept
Luna 85MM Embellished Leather Pumps Black
$247.49
$495.00
Neiman Marcus
2. Denim à la Carrie Bradshaw
It wouldn’t be a Y2K renaissance without denim capris. Stylist and it-girl Emili Sindlev styled her low-rise capri jeans in true Y2K fashion: with a baby tee layered with a funky vest and pointy kitten heels. Combine this look with her signature blonde curls and the Carrie Bradshaw fantasy is complete.
Dolce & Gabbana
Fine Fabric Waistcoat - Black
$234.28
Italist
-50%
Smythe
Cropped Cotton Vest
$197.50
$395.00
Neiman Marcus
Dolce & Gabbana
Silk-Elastane Waistcoat - Green
$248.72
Italist
-50%
By Malene Birger
Merlin Tailored Flare-Hem Waistcoat Black
$225.00
$450.00
Neiman Marcus
7 For All Mankind
Cropped Alexa Leesburg Jean Blue
$45.00
Rue La La
HINT OF BLU
Loop Me In Jeans in United Blue at Nordstrom, Size 29
$92.00
Nordstrom
Rag & Bone
Casey Carmen High-Rise Flare Jean Blue
$32.99
Rue La La
Silent D
Bonnie Kitten Heel Mules Black
$150.00
Anthropologie
-50%
Staud
55mm Sebastian Satin Slingback Pumps Black
$237.49
$475.00
Neiman Marcus
Silent D
Bonnie Kitten Heel Mules Beige
$150.00
Anthropologie
-50%
Aeyde
Catrina Leather Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps Brown
$212.50
$425.00
Neiman Marcus
3. Cool athleisure
Athleisure is still very much in, and there’s nothing like a matching set to make you feel cool and dressed up even on your laziest days. Content creator Alexandra Guerain keeps it stylish with textured capri leggings, a matching cropped t-shirt, patent leather boots, and a white leather shoulder bag. Her chunky silver jewellery and black sunglasses perfectly finish off the look.
Miu Miu
0MU Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses - Brown
$321.12
Italist
Retro Superfuture
Colpo Low-Profile Rectangle Sunglasses - Green
$183.48
Italist
Tom Ford
TF1108 Butterfly-Frame Sunglasses - Black
$215.17
Italist
Miu Miu
0MU Havana Honey Acetate Sunglasses - Brown
$504.31
Italist
-61%
-50%
Vince
Kellan Suede Ankle Boots
$217.50
$435.00
Neiman Marcus
Vagabond
Hedda Ankle Boot - Black
$238.15
Italist
Chie Mihara
Volkiria Ankle Boot - Black
$444.39
Italist
For the quintessential off-duty-ballerina look, take a page out of Greta Pennacchini’s look. She paired her black capri leggings with a grey ribbed bandeau top, a matching cropped cardigan, semi-sheer tights, and black patent leather Mary Janes. Don’t forget to slick your hair back in a bun or a half-up-half-down do!
Ermanno Scervino
Lingerie Bolero Cardigan - Gray
$103.34
Italist
endless rose
Knit Flare Pants Gray
$85.00
Anthropologie
Gimaguas
Cardigan - Gray
$184.26
Italist
Carel
Alice Flex Pump - Black
$451.59
Italist
Carel
Kina Mary-Jane Heel - Black
$411.64
Italist
Söfft
Kathleen Platform Mary Jane Pump in Black at Nordstrom, Size 8.5
$149.95
Nordstrom
Even if we can’t make summer start sooner, what we can do is start to plan our summer outfits. Capris will look super cute—and, again, Carrie-inspired—styled with a frilly top, strappy kitten heel sandals, and a statement purse. Ellie Delphine is wearing black capris, but even colourful or printed ones (we’re thinking a red and white gingham) would look super cute.
Rotate
Organic Cotton Ruffle-Hem Tank Top - White
$113.64
Italist
Damson Madder
Raphi 100% Cotton Tank Top Brown
$115.00
Anthropologie
BONPOINT
Ruffled Ribbed Cotton Tank Top - Rose
$133.60
Italist
Damson Madder
Leili 100% Cotton Ruffle Tank Top White
$115.00
Anthropologie
Guess
Meridian II Shoulder Bag - Gray
$178.78
Italist
Guess
Crossbody Bag - Black
$122.76
Italist
Marc Jacobs
Snapshot Shoulder Bag - Beige
$424.61
Italist
If, like us, you’ve been looking for a way to style your biker boots with trousers (we love maxi skirts, but they get old after a while…), capris might just be the solution. Finish the look with a V-neck halter top, a hobo bag, and silver jewellery for the perfect “bad girl in a Disney Channel original movie” look.
-59%
Maeve
Halter Sweater Tank Top Purple
$39.95
$98.00
Anthropologie
SIMKHAI
Caprie Halter Top Blue
$245.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Bardot
Toni Cowl Halter Top Orange
$109.00
Anthropologie
Theory
Halter Compact Knit Tank Top
$245.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Golden Goose
Boots - Brown
$400.51
Italist
Pedro Garcia
biker boot in black suede | sol | Autumm - Winter 26
$795.00
Pedro García
Pinko
Removable Harness Detail Ankle Boot - Black
$374.17
Italist
Anine Bing
Mid Biker Boots in Tobacco at Nordstrom, Size 39
$550.00
Nordstrom
Marc Jacobs
Mini Bag - Black
$397.64
Italist
Coperni
Shoulder Bag - Brown
$456.48
Italist
Guess
Slouchy Polyurethane Hobo Bag - Black
$120.20
Italist
A.P.C.
Le Neige Shoulder Bag - Brown
$354.47
Italist
