Are Capri pants in style this summer?

[Stacie]

I wore a pair of denim capri pants to the mall yesterday and was the ONLY woman there in capris! Seriously, I looked around a lot because I was so self-conscious with everyone else in long jeans. I haven't shopped for new spring/summer clothes so I'm a bit out of touch. Where do you get advice on what is trendy each season? I don't get clothing catalogs anymore since I can look online, but I tend not to look as much and feel out of the loop.

 

FWIW, it's warm here now so long pants are for fashion, not for warmth. So do I clear out all my capris from last summer and with what do I replace them? shorts or long pants? Help!! :)

[Guest]

I'm wearing denim capris right now. :) I lost track of what's in style a long time ago, which is pretty sad since I'm still in my twenties. Oh well.

Edited March 25, 2010 by Guest

[KatieJ]

I sure hope so cuz that's my whole summer wardrobe! I don't wear shorts ever....

got me worried now.

 

:001_huh:

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[i.love.lucy]

Well, I'm in trouble if not! I don't wear shorts (ugly fat legs) so I need to be able to wear capris in the heat.

 

I have seen TONS of capris for Spring/Summer at Old Navy and Gap, so I would assume if they were "out" they wouldn't have them there.

[Snickerdoodle]

I will be wearing capris every summer from here on out.

[Crystal in VA]

They're still in the catalogs that I get. :D

Edited March 25, 2010 by Crystal in VA
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[RebeccaS]

I see they still have them at Old Navy. So, I'd be willing to say that yes, they're still in style. I like them, so I'd wear them even if they weren't. But, I've never been on top of fashion trends either. :tongue_smilie:

[LibraryLover]

Anything Audrey Hepburn or Jacqueline Kennedy wore will never go out of style.

[Renee in NC]

OK, I'll say it - who cares? :lol: If you like them, wear them.

 

Then again, I have *never* cared about what was in style, even in junior high and high school. If I like it, I wear it. If I don't, I don't. Why in the world would it matter?:tongue_smilie:

[KrissiK]

Well, women only have 3 options for legwear - long pants, shorts and capris. Most women over a certain age (like me) refuse to wear shorts out in public, which leaves long pants (too hot) and capris. I don't think they'll ever go out of style.

[Desert Rat]

I, too, will be wearing capris every summer from here on out.

[~Puddins~]

I love capris and so does my 5 year old :D We wear them all summer long!

[delaney]

Anything Audrey Hepburn or Jacqueline Kennedy wore will never go out of style.

I second that!

[Orthodox6]

I resisted capris for years because they looked to me -- and, frankly, still do -- like dismembered slacks for which the manufacturer ran out of fabric. Finally, I bought a couple of pair, just to cope with the horrid hot climate here. Whether they be fashionable or not, I care not. Now I buy them often for my dd because the dresses sold for girls/teens are too short for our taste, and a pair of capris worn underneath often solves the problem.

[bella_gitana]

OK, I'll say it - who cares? :lol: If you like them, wear them.

 

Then again, I have *never* cared about what was in style, even in junior high and high school. If I like it, I wear it. If I don't, I don't. Why in the world would it matter?:tongue_smilie:

:iagree:

[justamouse]

Anything Audrey Hepburn or Jacqueline Kennedy wore will never go out of style.

 

Amen.

 

I just broke mine out.

[Tiff in TX]

I won't stop wearing them... even if they do go out of style. I love my capris:D

 

My DD has a pair of them on today.

[Stacie]

OK, I'll say it - who cares? :lol:

 

Well, I asked...therefore... :confused:

 

I don't think asking a genuine question to very knowledgeable women regarding a piece of clothing should get me laughed at.

 

Why in the world would it matter?:tongue_smilie:

 

It matters to me because I noticed others not wearing them, I care about looking nice when I go out (not frumpy and outdated), and I was curious. That's all. It doesn't matter to the world, just a curiosity on my part.

[Stacie]

We just went shopping and bought a bunch of them for all 3 dd's. They were all over the mall here.

 

Oh my, I'm giggling at myself now. I walked all over the mall shopping for a wedding gift and a boy's birthday gift, but never thought to look at clothes to see what was being sold. I'll open my eyes more and try to THINK next time!! ;)

 

Thanks all. I'm keeping my capris in the front of the closet this summer.:hurray:

[Jennifer in MI]

I've seen them all over the place. I am so thankful for capris. I have SUCH a hard time finding pants that are long enough!

[momofkhm]

Well, I've got my khaki ones on that I just bought in January from Land's End or LL Bean (I forget which one).

 

I do have nice legs (what running does for you! :001_wub:) but I still don't wear shorts out of the house in the summer. I do wear skorts which are probably horrible according to fashionistas. But I like them!

 

I like that about what Jacqueline and Audrey wore will never go out of style. I'll have to remember that one!

[Renee in NC]

Well, I asked...therefore... :confused:

 

I don't think asking a genuine question to very knowledgeable women regarding a piece of clothing should get me laughed at.

 

 

 

It matters to me because I noticed others not wearing them, I care about looking nice when I go out (not frumpy and outdated), and I was curious. That's all. It doesn't matter to the world, just a curiosity on my part.

 

Sorry. No offense intended. You would probably consider me "frumpy and outdated" but well, see my previous post.:tongue_smilie: I responded that way because you felt self-concious about wearing them because everyone else was wearing jeans. I really don't mean any disrespect - I just don't get it. I wasn't laughing at you for asking the question, I was laughing at the thought that what you wear matters. Obviously it does and I am just clueless. Sorry again - especially if I made you feel worse.

[kitten18]

I just did a quick search and saw them on the Ann Taylor Loft, Gap, and Banana Republic websites. My favorite places to shop, so that's good enough for me.:)

 

I'm wearing a pair of denim capris right now.;)

[LG Gone Wild]

Capris are always a summer style. It's just that nobody in your neck of the woods have caught up with you yet. Having said that, I've never found capris to be attractive on anyone. I keep thinking somebody was too lazy to make the rest of the pant. Sorry. I say go with a skirt.

[Dawn in OH]

I saw some at Target the other day that I thought were cute, and I don't normally like capri's. If I knew how big my butt and hips were going to be post baby I would have bought a pair!

Edited March 25, 2010 by Dawn in OH
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[m0mmaBuck]

Capris are always a summer style. It's just that nobody in your neck of the woods have caught up with you yet. Having said that, I've never found capris to be attractive on anyone. I keep thinking somebody was too lazy to make the rest of the pant. Sorry. I say go with a skirt.

 

I always feel like capris are an indecisive piece of clothing. They aren't shorts and they aren't pants... What are they??? And they make most people look shorter and wider than they really are...

 

But that's just my opinion and I have no fashion sense.

[Cammie]

I always feel like capris are an indecisive piece of clothing. They aren't shorts and they aren't pants... What are they??? And they make most people look shorter and wider than they really are...

 

But that's just my opinion and I have no fashion sense.

 

 

Actually I have started weeding them out of my closet. I think it was the "What not to wear" team or maybe those two British ladies who were on Oprah sometimes but some "fashion guru" type person stated that capris look good on absolutely no one. They make short people look shorter, tall people like they outgrew their pants, fat people look wider, etc, etc. And I have to agree that I do look a bit...squatter in capris. So I am moving to long pants in light fabrics.

[Brindee]

I have no fashion sense either. I wear capris. I don't think of them as half-made something rathers. I don't wear shorts. Dresses just don't do in many situations!

 

So, capris it is! :D

[Stacie]

Sorry. No offense intended. You would probably consider me "frumpy and outdated" but well, see my previous post.:tongue_smilie: I responded that way because you felt self-concious about wearing them because everyone else was wearing jeans. I really don't mean any disrespect - I just don't get it. I wasn't laughing at you for asking the question, I was laughing at the thought that what you wear matters. Obviously it does and I am just clueless. Sorry again - especially if I made you feel worse.

 

 

Renee, I knew what you meant, but it was how it came across that was bothersome. I asked a genuine question and the answer you gave was "who cares." Preceding it with "okay, I'll ask" made me feel you thought that everyone was thinking the same thing as you, and that my question was out of line. I see this type of response occasionally when someone asks a question, and I always feel bad for him/her. Sometimes it's best that if you can't provide a real answer, move on and don't try to be flip...flip can come across as curt. Thanks for explaining, and I hope this clears up where I was coming from too.

[Ellie]

1. I don't care.

 

2. I wear them anyway.

 

3. I don't want to be part of a herd of people all wearing jeans, for heaven's sake. I haven't worn jeans in a couple of years, and I have only owned one pair of jeans at a time for many years. I also don't wear tennies unless I'm going to be out hiking or spending four days at Disneyland or something, because I don't want to be part of *that* herd, either.

[nono]

I wore a pair of denim capri pants to the mall yesterday and was the ONLY woman there in capris! Seriously, I looked around a lot because I was so self-conscious with everyone else in long jeans. I haven't shopped for new spring/summer clothes so I'm a bit out of touch. Where do you get advice on what is trendy each season? I don't get clothing catalogs anymore since I can look online, but I tend not to look as much and feel out of the loop.

 

FWIW, it's warm here now so long pants are for fashion, not for warmth. So do I clear out all my capris from last summer and with what do I replace them? shorts or long pants? Help!! :)

 

Here's where personality types come in...if I had been in your shoes, I'd have likely remarked to whomever was with me, "What is wrong with these women? Don't they know it is spring?" It wouldn't have been me that was unfashionable, but them! :D (Oh and btw, my "fashion" is cruisewear or beachwear, living at the shore. So, I'm really not a fashion maven).

[texasmama]

No one should have to look at my middle aged legs in shorts, and in the Texas heat, jeans are out. I look wide in most skirts so capris for me, it is! I bought a bunch at Old Navy on sale last year that are very lightweight. It's like wearing pants made out of paper towels. Very comfy in the 100 degree weather. I also wear Old Navy flip flops all summer. At 2 pairs for $5, you can't go wrong.

 

I don't ever know what to wear, either, and while I don't intend to be a fashion model, I just don't want to embarrass myself in public. So when I don't have a clue what in in style, I look at what the younger crowd is wearing at the mall....I have also been known to ask various teens or young saleswomen about something. My goal is not to look like a teen, but I do know some teens (including my own) who will tell me if it looks like I am about to embarrass myself.

[FriedClams]

I'm very tall (5'12") so most shorts and pants are too long. I live in capris. But, I am a fashion misfit so you may want to avoid them just because I am wearing them!

[KidsHappen]

Well, my 13 yr. old fashion diva wears them so they must still be in.

 

I personally want to wear them but am not comfotable doing so, not sure why. I like the classic Audrey Hepburn peddle pusher looks but I never feel comfotable wearing them so I usually go with classic shorts with the 5" inseam, not too short, not too long. As long as I shave my legs they still look pretty good so I am comfotable in shorts, mostly I wear pants though because I really don't like to shave. :001_smile:

 

If you like them, are comfortable wearing them and they look good on you well then that's all that matters. ;)

[swellmomma]

I am wearing denim capris right now. I would not be surprised if I am the only one around here to do so today. It is not exactly nice weather out there lately, but I have have high hopes the warm weather will return so I have on capris and sandals even in the snow lol

[Renee in NC]

Renee, I knew what you meant, but it was how it came across that was bothersome. I asked a genuine question and the answer you gave was "who cares." Preceding it with "okay, I'll ask" made me feel you thought that everyone was thinking the same thing as you, and that my question was out of line. I see this type of response occasionally when someone asks a question, and I always feel bad for him/her. Sometimes it's best that if you can't provide a real answer, move on and don't try to be flip...flip can come across as curt. Thanks for explaining, and I hope this clears up where I was coming from too.

 

I see that it didn't come across the way I intended it and for that I am very sorry.

Edited March 27, 2010 by Renee in FL

[cathmom]

I'm very tall (5'12") so most shorts and pants are too long. I live in capris. But, I am a fashion misfit so you may want to avoid them just because I am wearing them!

 

If you are 5'12", aren't you 6 feet tall? :confused::)

[KidsHappen]

 

If you are 5'12", aren't you 6 feet tall? :confused::)

:lol:

[Parrothead]

If you are 5'12", aren't you 6 feet tall? :confused::)

I was wondering....

 

I had my capris on last week. This week we are back below freezing. January weather in March. Oy!

[FriedClams]

If you are 5'12", aren't you 6 feet tall? :confused::)

 

;)

 

Yup - but you'd be shocked at how many people nod and smile without making that connection. LOL. 5'12" just seems more normal for a woman than 6'. :) LOL!

[mom4him]

I wear what I am comfortable and what I feel like I look good in. I really don't care what anyone else wears.;)

[cathmom]

;)

 

Yup - but you'd be shocked at how many people nod and smile without making that connection. LOL. 5'12" just seems more normal for a woman than 6'. :) LOL!

 

 

At first I thought it was a typo and you meant 5'2", but then you said you were tall so it couldn't be that!

[Amira]

;)

 

Yup - but you'd be shocked at how many people nod and smile without making that connection. LOL. 5'12" just seems more normal for a woman than 6'. :) LOL!

 

My mom sometimes says she's 5'12" and people rarely catch it. I grew up with 4 sisters, all of whom are at least several inches taller than my 5'9", so 6' women don't seem overly tall to me. Instead, I feel short, and I doubt there are very many women my height who do.

[Parrothead]

;)

 

5'12" just seems more normal for a woman than 6'. :) LOL!

I can see that.

[cathmom]

My mom sometimes says she's 5'12" and people rarely catch it. I grew up with 4 sisters, all of whom are at least several inches taller than my 5'9", so 6' women don't seem overly tall to me. Instead, I feel short, and I doubt there are very many women my height who do.

 

I am in the same situation! I am 5'7" but my three sisters were all taller than me. I thought I was short for a long time.

[keptwoman]

I always feel like capris are an indecisive piece of clothing. They aren't shorts and they aren't pants... What are they??? And they make most people look shorter and wider than they really are...

 

But that's just my opinion and I have no fashion sense.

I agree.

 

Actually I have started weeding them out of my closet. I think it was the "What not to wear" team or maybe those two British ladies who were on Oprah sometimes but some "fashion guru" type person stated that capris look good on absolutely no one. They make short people look shorter, tall people like they outgrew their pants, fat people look wider, etc, etc. And I have to agree that I do look a bit...squatter in capris. So I am moving to long pants in light fabrics.

Yes, it's Trinny and Susannah. They are scathing about capris and I agree with them. The reason Gap et al sell them is that Gap et al base their designs on tall beanpoles who can wear almost anything and still look OK. If a beanpole looks shorter and wider, well it's not so bad. But when a short person like me looks shorter, well that's the last thing I need. In the heat I wear shorts to the beach and around the house, and skirts or dresses other times.

[Nestof3]

Truly, I think she was trying to make you feel confident and smile. I don't think Renee meant any harm. When I read it, I sensed that she was trying to make you feel comfortable with what you like rather than worrying about what others think.

[Renee in NC]

Truly, I think she was trying to make you feel confident and smile. I don't think Renee meant any harm. When I read it, I sensed that she was trying to make you feel comfortable with what you like rather than worrying about what others think.

 

Yes, I was and I think people who "know" me could read that but to someone who doesn't it seemed really snotty.:leaving:

[stephanie78]

I sure hope not because I plan on wearing them all summer.