Capri

Capris are predominantly women's trousers, mid-calf length. These cropped pants are considered a real lifesaver for those who value convenience and comfort. In addition, well-chosen capri pants emphasize the beauty of women's legs, and you can create successful everyday looks with them.

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Story

There is a wonderful island in the Tyrrhenian Strait, part of the Italian province of Naples. Perhaps it would have remained a paradise for tourists if in 1948 the German fashion designer Sonja de Lennart had not named her creation in his honor - tight cropped pants with small slits along the outer edge. Since then, the word “Capri” has come to have two meanings: now not only the sunny Italian island is called this way, but also neat women’s pants.

Since the 50s of the twentieth century, the popularity of capris has grown steadily. At that time, there were two options for such trousers: winter and summer. In addition, models of different colors were in fashion.

In the middle of the century, not only secular fashionistas wore cropped pants. They were actively used in the film industry.For example, Audrey Hepburn wore them in the films “Roman Holiday” and “Sabrina”. At that time, capris were worn with a blouse or top. At the same time, the capri skirt was especially popular. Essentially, these were the same cropped trousers, but with very wide legs.

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Peculiarities

Nowadays, capri pants are still popular. Their style has not changed much, but many modern designers are experimenting with length. So, in stores you can find models that end below the knee, in the middle of the calf or just above the ankle.

It is believed that you can choose the right capri for a woman with any type of figure. In the world of fashion and style, there are certain unspoken rules that help cope with the agony of choice when buying cropped trousers:

1. The grace of the slender legs of tall fashionistas is emphasized by elongated capri pants.
2. Pants that reach the mid-calf lengthen the silhouette of a woman of average height and standard weight to the maximum. It is important that the pants do not tighten the legs, but also do not look like bloomers. The ideal option is straight-cut capris, possibly with arrows.
3. Skinny people should take a closer look at loose models with deliberate volume in the hips. However, such options are highly not recommended for plump beauties.

Much depends on the color scheme of the capris. It is known that dark tones visually reduce volume and make the silhouette more slender, while light tones, on the contrary, visually add 2-3 additional centimeters.

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In addition, light trousers look perfect on a tanned body, but they are not at all practical: any stain from ice cream or juice will ruin the whole look. Dark ones are more universal, as they suit many people, and it’s easier to come up with a stunning ensemble with them, especially when it comes to office style.

Multi-colored capris look interesting, but you should be careful when creating fashionable combinations with them. It is better if the bright juicy thing in the image is “diluted” with something more neutral. Otherwise, a harmonious ensemble will not work, and the image from bright and life-affirming risks turning into tasteless and overloaded.

There are more than enough “top” options for capris. Every fashionista can choose a top, blouse, shirt or T-shirt to suit her taste. In addition, stylists recommend complementing the look with a fashionable jacket, cardigan, jacket or denim.