If you’ve seen a lot of lower calves on your IG feeds lately, it’s because capri pants are back, this time in an unexpectedly elegant avatar. We’ve embraced the sporty, patterned pedal pushers of the ’80s, hemmed (pun intended) and hawed over the above-the-knee denims of the ’00s, and finally arrived at the capri pants of 2024: clean cut, in solid tone, and still best seen in a slim, body-hugging fit.
While many divisive trends from decades ago have made a comeback, capris have an alluring irony, a non-conformity of which I am a huge fan. They also offer a Pandora’s box of styling possibilities and are suited to a variety of silhouettes. Here’s some looks our resident stylist Naheed Driver has thrown together, though feel free to mix and match your own!
Casual Wednesday
Refined but relaxed, these denim Zara pants give second-half-of-the-week office casual. A double-breasted Frankie Shop waistcoat brings boardroom-ready vibes that are offset by these fun SNA Anissa earrings. A top-handle Bottega Veneta bag in the classic intrecciato weave is a stylish, functional—I’d say essential—complement to the ensemble.
