Capri Pants Are Back—Here’s How to Wear the Cropped Trend Like a Pro

If you’re styling capris for brunch or drinks, lean into gingham for a double trend moment. The print feels especially fresh on the cropped silhouette, especially when balanced with a white button-down or lightweight mac coat and sleek black kitten heels. Finish the outfit with the matching cardigan for an easy set.

Chances are, you already own a version of this trend in the form of cropped leggings. The trick is styling them beyond the gym, pairing them with a quarter-zip and ballerina sneakers or dressing them up with a tee, funnel-neck jacket, and sleek flats.

Prefer a softer take? White capri pants deliver the same classic shape as black styles, but with a brighter, more summery finish. White-bottom “rules” are officially outdated, so wear them whenever they work for your outfit. 

Lean into a retro-inspired look with these slim-fit ponte knit capris. The mid-rise cut and cropped length feel classic, while belt loops, front pockets, and subtle hem slits keep them practical and polished.

For a more relaxed fit, we’re loving these casual brown jeans. The high-waisted silhouette makes them easy to style, and they’re especially great for shorter frames where denim length can be tricky (IYKYK).

If jean capris remind you of the early aughts, you’re not wrong—but they’ve had a serious glow-up. These 311 shaping skinny capris feature soft, stretchy denim that lengthens the legs and hugs the body, plus a built-in tummy panel that smooths and supports.

High-stretch denim makes these capri jeans a comfortable everyday staple. Slim through the waist, hips, and thighs, they feature a flattering high rise and a cropped length that hits just below the knee. 

Editor-approved and shopper-loved, these capris are a standout essential. The mid-level compression fabric smooths and shapes the legs, while a picot elastic waistband and seam detailing create a flattering fit. 

Designed in sheer fabric, these cropped pants feature a flattering, body-skimming fit and a comfortable pull-on waistband. Ruffled hems add a romantic twist to an otherwise minimal silhouette.

If easy dressing is the goal, a capri set is the answer. The Limelight Stripe colorway is our current obsession, and it’s so comfortable it basically rivals sweats.