Last year, capri pants slowly started making their way back onto our feeds, and many people assumed the divisive style would simply be another short-lived microtrend. But it turns out capris—especially capri leggings—are sticking around, at least for now.
This spring and summer, the trend, which first peaked in popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s before making a major comeback in the early-to-mid 2000s, has officially been embraced by today’s it-girls and A-list celebrities alike.
Stars like Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, and Bella Hadid have all been putting their own spin on the polarizing trend this season. Read on to see how they’ve been styling their capris this season.
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Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber got a head start on the capri pants trend. Last summer, she was spotted wearing the divisive style all over the world, including during a Rhode event in Spain, where she embraced the viral lemon-yellow trend in bright capri pants paired with a matching bikini top.
One of her standout looks from last May featured an athleisure-inspired outfit centered around black capri pants from Magda Butrym with subtle slits at the hems. The mom of one styled the look with a Miu Miu zip-up jacket and heeled flip-flops, proving the controversial silhouette can still feel effortlessly cool.
Jennifer Lopez
While promoting her upcoming Netflix romantic comedy Office Romance on May 15, Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a look that felt strikingly similar to Hailey Bieber’s take on the capri trend.
The singer blended comfort and style by pairing black capri leggings with red open-toe high-heel mules. She layered the look with a forest green funnel-neck jacket over a fitted black long-sleeve top and carried a burgundy handbag that coordinated perfectly with her shoes.
With the effortlessly polished outfit, Lopez proved that women over 50 can pull off the capri pants trend just as confidently as today’s it-girls.
Bella Hadid
While hosting the REVOLVE Los Angeles fashion line launch party in March, Bella Hadid gave the capri leggings trend a sultry, lingerie-inspired twist.
The Beauty actress styled her black calf-length leggings with a lace strappy top and an off-the-shoulder cropped leather jacket featuring a statement belt detail along the hem. She elevated the look with nightlife-ready accessories, including Love pumps from Jimmy Choo and sparkling jewelry from Chopard.
Whether styled in an athleisure-inspired way, paired with heels for a polished touch, or given a sultry lingerie-inspired twist, capri pants are proving they’re not just back—they’ve been completely rebranded to fit nearly every aesthetic and occasion.
