A noughties favourite- the capri pants are back, this time with long blouses. While these pants are unpredictable and have their set of fans and detractors, this season they are destined to save the summer weather from suffocating jeans and add a touch of nostalgia to street style. Through the 2000s, capris were bonafide objects of desire with Chanel, Gucci, Blumarine and Emilio Pucci, creating defiant combinations, where blouses and strappy sandals did justice to these shorts.
Decades after the peak of its popularity, the latest spring-summer season seeks to pay homage to the shorts, consolidating them as a must-have amidst the universe of trends. Although it might seem difficult to think about how to wear them, since we are not in the 2000s and might even shorten the figure if not used correctly, we must leave it to the experts to tell how to wear and recreate them for the present.
Sarah Jessica Parker, and her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw, with her many style lessons as an ode to good dressing, did not hesitate to wear capris in the 2000s. To flatter her petite silhouette, she opted for a long strappy blouse that elongated the torso and added pointed shoes to prevent any missteps. Imbalance? We can’t find fault with this formula.
For 2006, Chanel surprised on its Spring-Summer runway with a similar equation: chic long blouse, capri pants and her iconic black pointy-toe booties. It was the epitome of elegance, no lack of formality and overflowing with style. An idea that echoes in our ears again some time later, but now with a modern twist.
Capri pants with a long leopard blouse
This look is a statement, perfect for transitioning from the office to an evening out. A demonstration that the leopard print is a timeless basic that only reinvents itself to walk to the rhythm of other pieces on the rise, in this case, with capri pants in neutral tones. Stilettos and a mini handbag are added to the look to accompany the outfit without saturating the result.
Capri pants with romantic long blouses
The romanticism of the season is not to be missed, a reminder that it can look as delicate as it is elegant, ideal to meet a seasonal dinner or to wear on a special Valentine’s Day date. Blouses with gathered, draped or gathered finishes will be an essential in the coming days, so don’t hesitate to wear them with those pants that have been conquering your closet.
Capri pants with long boho blouses
With an effortless air and bohemian touch, this set appears to impact the street style. Summer will be cool and light, so it’s worth including a boho blouse to meet the demands of the weather and look like the expert capri pants. As an additional tip, make sure that the shoes leave the instep visible, this will avoid looking shorter.
Capri pants with a long woven blouse
If you want a dramatic styling that leaves an impression, don’t hesitate to wear capris with you, with a very 2000’s vibe and a touch of boldness. To complement them, a long woven blouse (a feathery detail won’t go amiss) and some vibrant shoes, maybe colorful stilettos?
Capri pants with classic long blouses
Finally, if your style is more classic and timeless, but you want to go back to the fashion of the past, make sure the garments are traditional, this will allow you to feel more confident and create chameleon-like looks.
This story first appeared on Vogue.mx
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