Comments on: How to wear capris and cropped pants – an extensive guide!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 05:38:46 +0000

In reply to Nancy. I agree with you Nancy. I think capris can look very chic and I don't see why they could not be worn to work. It depends on the quality of the capris of course and the way you combined them with your other clothes, but like you I feel they would look chicer in many cases than a short skirt (certainly when that skirt is worn with high heeled boots).

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 02:04:17 +0000

I have always worn a pair of my black capris to work with a heel or wedge and never had a problem. The other day I wore them (they are mid-calf and I have skinny ankles) at my new job, which is still business casual like the others, with a belt, cute black and white wedges and a nice white knitted top and my boss had a closed door meeting to me about it. I was completely taken aback and never have I been talked to about my outfit in 20 years! She made me feel like I showed up in a tank top & shorts. She almost told me to not attend an informal meeting because of it too. I’ve never been so embarrassed. Funny thing is I got more compliments from others for my “cute outfit”. Just beware ladies, some people don’t think they’re okay for work. On the other hand my boss likes to wear a lot of shorter skirts with super high heeled boots (hooker boots, in my opinion) so to me, it’s a matter of opinion which is more appropriate. Just make sure your boss agrees. lol

By: Louise Marwick

Louise Marwick — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 18:30:31 +0000

Definitely the longer ,slimmer capri with with a tunic style top or a more cropped top/blouse,depending on how large my rear appears to me on the day,with heels.

By: Gael

Gael — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:44:15 +0000

Living in Florida, clam diggers or capris are how to dress for hot weather when shorts are too casual. Many women use them to camaflouge aging legs. Now I know what to avoid, though: wide-legged, cargo short pants of any kind. The key is slim cut. I had suspected this, but you confirmed it. Thanks!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 01:41:17 +0000

In reply to helen. Well, we can't all have the same taste in clothes, although I would argue that hideous is a very strong word to use in this regard. I do agree that close fitted tops with short cardigans are under represented on this page and would look great with capris. Feel free to send me your pictures so I can add them to the roundup!

By: helen

helen — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:50:05 +0000

I have just bought a pair of capri pants, but sorry am not inspired by your outfits. You are drowning in a huge top in most of them. At the very beginning of the article you say to wear a short top with CaprIs ( which I would agree with) then you go on to model very unflattering looks, the tunic top is particularly hideous. I am going to ear mine with a crisp white fitted shirt or a neat jumper or cardigan

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:13:39 +0000

In reply to Lori. Thanks Lori for your feedback. Great to hear that these tips helped you!

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:06:41 +0000

I love these tips! My husband’s ex-wife had been giving me some of her older clothes when she started losing weight, and most of the pants she were giving me were capris (I’m 5’8″, she’s not even 5″, so they fit her like regular pants). Now I know how to wear these!

By: Jennifer Bradley

Jennifer Bradley — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 07:20:01 +0000

In reply to Sylvia.

I’m contemplating making some capris for summer (here, it starts about November) because in hot weather I want something that’s shorter than full length and isn’t shorts, so I was very interested in this article and found your information useful. I do dance classes in summer and find this length excellent for that and travelling to and from, so I’m less concerned with elegance than being comfortable and decent (and will be wearing sox as my dance shoes require them)! One comment – I always think high heels look like middle aged women in mauve shell suits, peroxide hair and too much makeup; sorry, but much prefer a small heel, which does lengthen legs but avoids the tarty.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 18:43:07 +0000

In reply to paris. Creating a 2/3-1/3 silhouette is always nicest in my opinion, so a shorter top would be better. Just try a few variations in front of the mirror and see what works!

By: paris

paris — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 07:48:04 +0000

hi it was very nice article but i have a question im a short person(160cm) but my legs are tall in relation of my body which kinda capris iis better for me?2/3-1/3 or with short top?

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 07:01:08 +0000

In reply to virginia.

I bought those many years ago in Italy, so they will not be available in shops anymore I’m afraid……

By: virginia

virginia — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 22:15:44 +0000

HI — what brand/style of shoes (the beige pair in the left and right photo) are in the images above “Capris you can buy right now?” Super cute! I want a pair!!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:07:20 +0000

In reply to Sirena. If you like wearing them and they make you feel happy you can still wear them Sirena! It's not always necessary to go for the most flattering silhouette.

By: Sirena

Sirena — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:50:15 +0000

I am disappointed and sad to find out that because I have short & not too attractive legs, this look will make that worse.
I was actually trying to figure out what kind of socks to wear with capris and lightweight tennis shoes when I found your blog. I avoided capris for years because I suspected they weren’t the best choice for short & curvy ladies but was finally talked into buying some for vacation. There will be a lot of walking, so wearing heels is out of the question.
Thanks for sharing your advice and the pictures (it helps to have the visual cues).