Capri pants have officially entered the sartorial spotlight.
Theyre bridging the gap between casual cool and elegant sophistication.
A summer must-havewithout question.
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Theyre an in between garmentnot shorts and not quite pants, either.
Also called pedal pushers, they are perfect for breezy bike rides without the risk of tangled fabric.
They combine function with undeniable style.
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Clearly, capris are warm-weather MVPs.
The 2025 Capri Comeback Story
So whats with the capri comeback?
Well, in case you havent noticed, Y2K nostalgia iseverywhereright now.
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Fashion’s cyclical nature has brought capris full circle.
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How to Style Capri Pants
1.
Power Pairing
Keep it simple but channel those power boss vibes.
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Victoria Beckham showed this sleek, boardroom-ready combo.
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2.
Show Off Some Shoes
Because capris hit at mid-calf, they really set the stage for some great shoes.
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Play with Volume
Balance the narrow capri silhouette with a statement puffy-sleeve top to create an inverted triangle shape.
Lee says, Rotate nailed this on the runway.
This proportion play creates instant dramafitted below, voluminous abovefor maximum style impact.
Layer Them
We alluded to the skirts over pants trend above, and we werent joking.
This is another revived trend from Y2K and capris are perfect for playing into it.
Slip capris under dresses for an unexpected style that was a staple in the early aughts.
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