Spotted in New York: The Chicest Way to Wear Capris and Kitten Heels This Summer
Instead of a sweater or sweatshirt, It girls in NYC are styling capris and kitten heels with a lightweight jacket and this wardrobe basic.
If you're looking for a fail-proof summer outfit, kitten heels and capris are the answer. This combination trickled into the fashion zeitgeist last spring and became popular among the style set. However, in the past few weeks, as the weather has warmed up worldwide, the pairing—especially capris in pedal-pusher form—has been everywhere, more widespread than before—think Paris, London, L.A., and NYC. If you're now asking what to wear on top, look to Tessa Thompson, who is giving us inspiration for how to style these two pieces in an approachable, chic way.
This week, while in NYC, Thompson was spotted donning high-waisted pedal pushers and open-toe kitten heels. On top, she wore a sheer tee layered with a tank top and a barn jacket. Her accessories, which consisted of a baseball cap, a large tote bag, sporty sunglasses, and a chunky ankle bracelet, grounded the look while adding personality.
The tee and lightweight jacket paired well with the pants because Thompson opted for trouser-like capris. This choice allowed the casual elements of her top layers to juxtapose perfectly with the elegance of the pants and heels. Had she opted for capri leggings instead, the outfit would have lacked that essential contrast and interest, appearing entirely too casual.
Most importantly, remember that the key to making capris or pedal pushers look the most flattering is to style them with kitten heels. Whether they're closed-toe mules, strappy slides, or thong sandals, the kitten heels will provide those extra 1 or 2 inches needed to visually lengthen the legs.
Scroll on to see Thompson's capri-pant outfit, and shop similar pedal pushers and open-toe kitten heels to re-create her look this summer.
The Outfit on Tessa Tompson:
On Tessa Thompson: Barbour Cloverdale Casual Jacket ($280)
Get Her Look:
The exact jacket Thompson wore.
Pair with a thin white tank for a stylish layered look.
Size up for the perfect fit.
The patent leather is guaranteed to make the capris feel polished.
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