30 Best Capri Pants 2025—Shop Fall’s Trendiest Bottoms

It’s finally happening: Capri pants are back in the zeitgeist. Like other controversial bottoms of the recent past—low-rise denim, cargo pants, cigarette jeans—they’ve spent a moment in fashion jail. But thanks to a slew of A-list endorsements, the fall fashion trend is on the precipice of another golden age that could rival its ’60s, ’80s, and ’00s heydays. (The 20-year trend cycle wins again!)

The style establishment is firmly pro capri pants right now. Hailey Bieber, Alexa Chung, Emma Stone, Sabrina Carpenter, Bella Hadid, and Meghan Markle have all recently cosigned the silhouette. Meanwhile, labels like Ralph Lauren and Sandy Liang showed cropped bottoms on their spring-summer 2026 runways, meaning the look will stick around well into next year. And just look around any busy city street—you’ll probably notice a stylish woman pairing capri leggings with a short trench coat. It’s really happening, and we’re not mad about it.

Best black capri pants

Black capris are the absolute easiest way into the trend. Chic, classic, and svelte, the pants can lend any outfit a vintage glamour—think Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly—or, conversely, add an edge to your more trendy pieces. To go for the former, try a fitted sweater (black or another neutral is easy, while red adds a nice pop) styled with cat-eye sunglasses and ballet flats; for the latter, a leather bomber or a cropped trench looks great with some thong sandals.

Best white capri pants

Prefer a lighter take on the trend? White capris are just as classic as their darker counterparts, bringing a summery freshness to whatever you’re wearing, regardless of season. (The old rules around white bottoms no longer apply—as long as you look good, wear them any time of year.) Use the same styling tips from above, and feel free to add slim belts or silk scarves to add some dimension to black-and-white outfits.

Best capri leggings

You might already own a version of this trend if you like your favorite leggings cropped. While you might only associate these pairs with yoga class, it’s time to expand your mind; they can look downright elevated with the right styling tricks. A quarter-zip sweatshirt and ballerina sneakers make for a sporty look that’s right on trend, while a plain T-shirt, a funnel-neck jacket, and sleek Mary Janes will make you look like a Copenhagen street-style star.

Best patterned capris

If you’re taking the trend to drinks or brunch, why not double-dip your trends? Polka dots, retro gingham, animal prints, and eyelet details are all gaining steam on their own—and applying them to capris only elevates both the silhouette and the pattern. Since your bottoms will do all the talking, keep things simple everywhere else; try a mac coat or a white button-down shirt up top, then finish things off with black kitten heels to keep your outfit feeling current and elevated.

Best capri jeans

For many of us, capri jeans are the last frontier—a capital-C Choice. But they’re also shockingly easy to style, warranting at least a second look. Cropped just below the knee, they’re elevated and relaxed all at once, and they look great with oversized blazers, breezy button-downs, and long wool coats alike. Throw on a slim pair of heels and a cute bag, and you’re good to go.

How to style capri pants

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“But Glamour,” you say, “didn’t we, as a society, decide that capris are too hard to style well?” We’ll give you that one—they’ve been out of commission for a minute because they seem to get right. But it can be done! The easiest way in is with a pair of slim black leggings or trousers; the leather bomber-capris combo above is pure elegance. When you get your bearings (or just decide you want to turn a look) start introducing new colors and patterns.

Stay away from sneakers in favor of dressier footwear like strappy heels, flip-flops, and penny loafers. Most tennis shoes aren’t right here—they add unnecessary bulk at the feet, detracting from the clean lines capri pants offer—but the exception is the extra-slim sneakers that are all the rage right now. Wider capris, also known as culottes or gauchos, look great with slouchy sweaters, tight-fitting tees, or trim blazers. The most important part of any great capri pants look, though, is confidence—wear them with the (rightful) attitude that you’re cool and ahead of the curve.