The Return of Capris Is Nigh—Are You Ready For It?

A great starter capri here. Cut from a sculpting Ponte-twill fabric and detailed with a cute slit at the hems, this solid black pair would be so easy to style with a chunky cardigan and kitten mules for Scandi vibes.

Polish designer Magda Butrym has nailed the whole unapologetically bold genre, and her take on capri pants has me itching for a tailored pair with a matching hourglass blazer. Finish the look with simple slingbacks to keep it sleek.

For a slightly sportier take, these ribbed capri pants come with a foldover waistband. They’d play nicely with an oversized graphic tee (with a jean jacket layered on top) and paired with socks and sneakers.

I’m not going to pretend pink plaid drawstring capris are for everyone—it’s a direction. But if your personal style tends to skew toward colorful, expressive, maximalist separates, then this pair from Collina Strada is perfect. Style these with a cropped white tee and espadrilles for a spring picnic.

If it’s feeling too fast, too soon for you with the capri pants return, ease into the calf-baring silhouette with a pair of slim crop jeans. This pick from FRAME comes in a versatile indigo wash and would look charming with an airy blouse and mules.

The kind of pants that I can imagine worn by an extra on the set of She’s All That, these cherry red woven capris are oh-so-sweet. Style them with a peach-fuzz-colored cardigan and a trench coat for a tonal approach.

Quickly selling out but worth calling out—these mesh gingham capris are the crème de la crème of capris. Wear them with a printed top and sandals or even tuck them under a dress for a unique layering combination; they can do it all.

Hitting just below the knee and designed with a ruched waistband, these capris are simple and feel like a subtle upgrade from classic leggings. Keep following that direction and wear them with a ballet-inspired knit top and flats.

Classic black capri pants are the perfect base for a ’50s-inspired look à la Audrey Hepburn. Wear this pair with a Breton stripe tee and flats for a nod to Beatnik style.

I was this many days old when I learned my wardrobe was missing a pair of sheer lace capris. These sweet (but also sexy!) pants look fetching with the matching top and cardigan, and the playful spin on the name (petal pushers) is like catnip to my soul.

Since capri pants are a retro silhouette, it’s only fitting that your hunt for the perfect pair includes vintage finds. This one, specifically, from Louis Vuitton, is elegant and delightful with its crop flare hem and floral embellishments.

Petal pink capris with bow ties and a delicate ribbed knit texture? Ding, ding, ding! You can toughen these up a bit by layering them with a graphic tee and leather jacket.

Aside from the fact that I’ll wear just about anything The Row tells me to, this pair feels particularly special thanks to the pintuck creases and front-and-center slits. Style them with a crisp poplin shirt (oversized) and leather sandals (chunky).

Sexy capri pants? Yes, if you’re asking Jacquemus. This slim-fit pair is designed with lingerie-inspired straps and gold-toned hardware for a decidedly modern take on the silhouette.

If you’re new to the world of capris and need an outfit that doesn’t feel too directional, look no further than denim pedal pushers styled with a classic white tee and jean jacket. Dress it up with strappy sandals or down with ballet flats or espadrilles.

Usher in spring romance by pairing these clean, classic capris with a delicate top (something along the lines of what Jeanne Damas might wear to brunch). Finish your ensemble with everyday heels and a straw bag.

Available in both black and white, these cotton capris are designed with covered buttons in the front and back for a touch of regal whimsy. Wear them with the matching top for an A+ party look.