The best capri pants to buy and how to style for Euro summer and Autum
Capri pants have made a comeback, and have been a hugely popular fashion staple for the last few weeks.
Yes, the style may look familiar to some. If you're an 80s or 90s baby you'll recognise these as pedal pushers, and those who lived through the 1950s will have worn the high rise cropped trousers when the trend first originated.
But that's a reason we love the style, it's nostalgic, stylish and actually quite genius.
Capri pants are a hybrid between a pair of shorts and long length jeans or trousers, which means they are comfortable, provide coverage, and still complement all the tops in our wardrobe.
If you are heading to a park for a summer picnic, you can opt for your capri pants, a linen shirt and flip flops, and the same applies for those Euro summer holidays you have pencilled in your diary. Though you can swap the flip flops for flatforms, ballet pumps or sandals. More Trending
If you want to look more put together, swap the linen shirt for a cute top, whether its puff sleeves, cropped, a tank top, or halterneck design to go full Rizzo in Grease. Though if you are heading to the office ditch the loose fit linen for a sturdy cotton shirt instead.
To take the look from day to night, just swap the flat shoes for a pair of kitten heels, and a bold accessory.
Now, if you want to make the look appropriate for the cooler months come Autumn, simply add a red button front cardigan over your top or shirt, maybe even a jumper with oversize shoulder detailing and a cinched in waist. Or slip on a trench coat, oversize leather jacket or suede bomber on top.
Need help finding the best capri pants for you? Look no further.
Gingham is a popular summer print, and a welcome alternative to all black ensembles or denim. The checked print makes it easy to style, whether you opt for a white halterneck top, oversize black shirt, or inject a pop of colour with a red cardigan. BUY NOW FOR £69
Unsure whether to opt for capri trousers? Maybe the fact these sculpting trousers will accentuate your assets is a pull factor. Crafted from a viscose, nylon and elastane blend these trousers will be easy to slip on and offer a comfortable fit all day long. BUY NOW FOR £25
These high rise capri pants offer a slim fit, yet the ponte jersey stretch fabric provides some give for an ultra comfortable fit. Available in UK dress sizes 4 to 22. BUY NOW FOR £79
Add a pop of colour to your wardrobe with the red Bette Super Slim Capris, though they are also available in black and white. This style offers a mid-rise and slim fit. It is a more traditional aesthetic thanks to the belt loop detail and zip front fastening. Buy Now for £78
Shake up the status quo with the Anisa Capri pants, which boast an adorable ruffle frill on the hem of the leg. We'd save these for the evenings with an animal print thong kitten heel. BUY NOW FOR £55
These may just be the most affordable pair of capri pants we have seen, though they look premium. The pull on design makes them easy to slip on, while the elasticated waist band ensures a secure fit, but also offers a flush finish to layer the matching top over. BUY NOW FOR £17 (WAS £25.99)
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