how to wear the universally unflattering capri

created on Jun 23, ‵08
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We’ve all heard it a thousand times, capris are not flattering on most women. Yet, we can’t seem to get away from wearing them. For whatever the reason, capri’s seem to function for women. They function especially well for someone who is not comfortable in shorts, and it’s too hot out to wear full length pants. So, what’s a girl to do? Ok, we have found some variations that are flattering AND functional. The capri pant that looks the worst on women is the boxy cut that ends mid-calf. They don’t look very good because they make your legs look shorter and your body appear wider. Try going for a tapered capri – along the lines of a pedal pusher. It’s a more feminine cut and will narrow the leg. Another style that works as well as the capri is a longer short. This particular short will come to the knee or just below. Proportionally it works better on most than the capri does, and it’s more modern. We know you’re comfortable in your dependable capris, and they have become an easy “go to” piece. But check out a new style, and see if one of these cuts work for you. Who knows, you may like them better than the capris.

“Yes” capris in this observation:

Top Row:

  • The Kate Fit crop pant in stretch twill @ Victoria’s Secret
  • Hudson Stretch Denim Bermuda Shorts @ Nordstrom
  • cuffed seersucker shorts @ Newport News
  • The Marisa Fit wide leg crop pant in linen @ Victoria’s Secret



    • Bottom Row:

  • Foldover cargo crop pant in Tencel® @ Victoria’s Secret
  • Eight14 brushed twill trouser shorts @ Nordstrom
  • Tory Burch ‘Phillip’ crop pants @ Nordstrom
  • cuffed linen walk shorts @ Newport News


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    • http://ladylanguage.com.blog Michelle

      I couldn’t agree more with your choices. Sleek and elegant is the way to go. I prefer the “longer short” style that comes to the knee because it elongates the thigh (a body part many women complain about) and still shows off a sexy calf.

    • http://ladylanguage.com.blog Michelle

      I couldn’t agree more with your choices. Sleek and elegant is the way to go. I prefer the “longer short” style that comes to the knee because it elongates the thigh (a body part many women complain about) and still shows off a sexy calf.

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      It’s funny, the older I get the longer my shorts get. I’m all about the knee length right now- but next year …who knows. Thanks for stopping by.

    • http://www.giftgirl.com Jean Vouté Pratt

      It’s funny, the older I get the longer my shorts get. I’m all about the knee length right now- but next year …who knows. Thanks for stopping by.

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