Sorry, Capris—This Style Is Overtaking You for Pants of the Summer
You can wear it well into fall.
Capri pants this, capri pants that. What about bloomer pants? Bloomers are a similar length to capris, not quite long and not quite short, but don't get the same kind of fanfare. You can skip and frolic in a pair of bloomers! Capris, on the other hand, aren't really pants you can throw on on a whim because they're typically tighter and don't allow for the same sort of movement.
Bloomers have also been the sleeper pants of the summer, thanks to the bohemian-chic revival brought about by Chemena Kamali's '60s-inspired Chloé. I've recently tested out the look, first with a light-blue pair by Free People and then Pantaloons by Cou Cou Intimates. I now find myself constantly gravitating toward them, whether it be for a casual dog walk or a dinner out with friends. I'm not even a particularly big pant person, but these give me the same kind of ease as a skirt.
While they may seem more like summer pants, they can easily work well into fall with a great sweater layered on top. They're also the perfect length for a great pair of chunky boots. Even if you didn't get the chance to pack it for a trip to Europe this summer, there are plenty more chances to wear the trend before it's everywhere.
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