Came the low-rise denims, then came the freight pants. Now, the current Y2K pattern to penetrate style is capri trousers, the mid-length fitted bottoms that are as polarizing as their return predecessors. And as summertime warms up, they’re becoming more of a go-to piece than a one-off.
This phenomenon was kicked off back in September when fashion designers showed a myriad of capri pants in their Spring/Summer 2024 lineups. Tory Burch, for example, included capri pants in looser silhouettes coupled with fuzzy tank tops and fitted sports jackets, while Carolina Herrera showed a black and white suit with capri bottoms. At Ferragamo, designer Maximilian Davis took the sportswear approach, pairing black capri pants with a zipped cropped bomber coat.
It was actress Audrey Hepburn who popularized the style with a promotional image of the film Sabrina, where she’s wearing a customized Givenchy black top-and-bottom set that includes a pair of capri pants. Since then, Hepburn’s association with capri pants ended up being an iconic style pairing, but other stars made the design their own, too. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for example, typically wore capri pants on trip, providing the design an off-duty, resort wear context that’s still referenced today.
Today’s capri pants revival is keeping in mind from Hepburn’s styling with minimalist iterations that are simple to use and versatile. If you want to dip your toe in the capri trend, take a look at some of the styling options listed below.
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As A Suit
As the season warms up, it’s hard to wear long, wide-leg pants without feeling burnt on the way to the workplace. Go into the capri pants suit, which still keeps an air of office preparedness but offers an option to the heat concerns.
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With Ballet Flats
Take a pointer from Audrey Hepburn’s playbook by pairing capri pants with ballet flats. The shoes trend is a perfect match for capri trousers, providing the look a sentimental feel. For a raised yet relaxed take, get a sweater and a large purse, matching them with gold geometric earrings and a set of black sunglasses.
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As A Two-Piece Set
The summer is the prime season for grab-and-go two-piece sets. While shorts sets are traditional (and honestly more heat-proof), choosing a capri version is a good way to transport the trend without being too risky. It’s a flexible combination that can be styled for daily errands (just include tennis shoes and a bag), in addition to a nighttime trip (peep-toe shoes or ankle boots will suffice).
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With Flip Flops
Combining capri trousers with flip-flops may appear unorthodox. It’s one styling pointer directly from Carrie Bradshaw’s arsenal of wacky pairings that in some way work. Let’s be real: The summertime is a time when we want we might go barefoot to avoid the normal sweat-ridden straps on our feet. Because that option is out of the concern (if not for fashion, then for sanitary reasons), flip-flops are the next finest thing. Grab a pair in a bold color and design them with a white T-shirt and black capri pants.
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With A Jacket
The summer season’s rain storms are inescapable. And while it’s still hot out, there’s all of a sudden a need for styling a rain coat. Shorts are a guaranteed way to get your legs damp, but capri pants provide more security. Set this bottoms design with a dark-hued rain jacket and pumps for a not-so-regular combination that’s both trendy and useful.
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