From Audrey Hepburn to Bella Hadid: How to wear fashionable capri pants – 8 celebrity examples

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“The catwalk and celebrities are constantly giving us ideas for stylistic experiments. I present to your attention a fresh trend – capri pants. New or well forgotten old? Let’s get to the bottom of it.

Capri pants are pants with length up to the middle of the shin. They can be tight, reminiscent of shortened tights, loose or flared. The latter options are more often made of suit fabric and gravitate to the classic style.

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These pants were introduced by German fashion designer Sonja de Lennart in the late 1940s and received a special fashion spread on the Italian island of Capri. Hence the name. The inhabitants of the island often rolled up their pants at the bottom for walks along the seashore, so the new closet item was just right.

Audrey Hepburn

Capri pants were popular in the 1950s and 1970s. They were worn by the most famous fashionistas of that time: Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe.

In the late 1990s, capri pants were again at the peak of fashion thanks to the TV series “Sex and the City” and its main character Carrie Bradshaw. Costume designer Patricia Field chose even shorter models from designer Vivienne Westwood.

Marilyn Monroe

What about now?

Today, the demand for capri has increased thanks to brands that have been actively adding them to their collections for a couple of seasons now. Among them:

• Coperni;
• Phillip Lim;
• The Row;
• Ferragamo;
• Sandy Liang;
• Tory Burch;
• Kenzo;
• Alexander McQueen;
• Elisabetta Franchi;
• Ermanno Scervino.

As always, celebrity fashionistas are responsible for introducing the trend into the closet life. The main conductors of this trend are Bella Hadid and Emily Ratakowski. Basically, everything is the same as always.

Kendall Jenner at the Alexander Wang show (2019)

What versions of capri are in trend?

It is better to choose models with length up to the middle of the shin. They will be more versatile when composing images. Will suit both young and ladies of mature age. We can say that this option is universal. Extravagant ladies can afford shortened models that end below the knee.

Capri are worn with both sports and office clothes. It all depends on the material and their style. If the pants are just below the knee, they can be used for informal occasions: walking, going to a cafe, etc. Length up to the middle of the shin is suitable for office sets, as well as for sports.

Materials and styles of capri pants

Among the most popular fabrics can be distinguished:

• polyester – this is a fairly lightweight fabric, but at the same time durable;
• spandex – an elastic material that provides good support;
• Biflex – a synthetic fabric that stretches very well and helps to emphasize the advantages of the figure;
• cotton – this material is most often used for sports and casual capri;
• denim – denim fabric, which we are used to seeing as shorts or jeans, is now also used for the new trend;
• suit fabric (natural, synthetic or combined) – suitable for office-style pants.

Bella Hadid

Variety of styles

What are the most popular styles? At the peak are tight-fitting models that resemble short leggings. More often they are worn by tall girls with a slender figure. In this case, the pants emphasize the advantages of the figure. Such girls can even choose an understated fit and do not fear for the length of the legs.

Capri – a dangerous model of pants. Making a choice of model, you need to pay attention to the visual effects that it creates. Alas, capri soposbnya highlight problem areas. For example, to make larger calves. To prevent this from happening, watch where the cut of the pant leg ends. It should not be located in the widest part of the calf.

The same effect can work for you. If your calves are very thin and you want to add volume, capri pants will do the job perfectly. Where the pant leg ends, the leg will visually appear wider.

Emily Ratakowski

The main tricks when choosing a capri

Let’s break down the nuances that will help to make the choice of the model successful. What do you need to know?

1. Simple and monochrome models (without heavy decoration in the form of pockets and embroideries) will help to elongate the figure. You will seem taller and slimmer.
2. Also to balance the low growth will allow you to maximize the open ankles.
3. Models with an exaggerated waist and straight cut will draw attention away from the lush hips.
4. Wide necklines or lapels on pants – not the best option, as they hide the length of the legs.
5. Slimness will add a thin strap on the waist. It should match the color of the top. Fashionable Influencers now use for this belt-loops.

Emily Ratakowski

Ways of wearing and combining

So, we have learned to choose the right length, style and materials from which the pants are made. Now we need to decide what to wear capri pants with. And first we will consider everyday images.

As a top, shortened models will be suitable:

• cropped tops;
• tops with thin straps;
• tight tank tops;
• T-shirts of different colors.

Do not be afraid of shortened models, as they favorably emphasize the waistline, which looks very elegant.

For the second layer, you can take a shirt and tie it at the waist or lower it to the hips if it’s hot. You can also add a bomber, which is no less popular this season.

If you want to wear capri, but you do not like to attract excessive attention, then choose a long top. It can be:

• cardigans;
• long shirts;
• a mid-thigh length hoodie;
• a light dress (perhaps with a large slit or as transparent or lacey as possible).

Anna Winter

The most successful combinations

1. Tight capri pants, solid-colored T-shirt and over-size jacket with an accent on the waist in the form of a thin strap.
2. Wide straight capri pants made of light fabric, a top and an open shirt.
3. Printed pants and a top in a calm shade. For example, a longsleeve or sweatshirt.
4. Denim capri and a vest made of suit fabric.

It is worth noting that capri are most often used in summer collections with ballet flats or neat mules of various colors and shades. But if you still chose a sporty trend, look out for sneakers or massive sneakers.

Gigi Hadid

Looks for the office and business meetings

Suit capri pants are a great alternative to long pants in summer. When it gets hot outside, but you have a dress code at work, these are the ones to look at especially closely.

Suit capri pants are easily combined with the following things:

• chiffon or satin blouses;
• straight-cut blazers;
• vests in the style of officor.

The images can be complemented by boat shoes. And both on the heel and without it. Slingbacks (shoes with an open heel) and loafers will also look good here.

Choosing different models of capri, you should always remember that they create a game of proportions. This can work either for you or against you. Be careful, but don’t lose your fashionable ease. Summer is a time for experimentation!