I Found It: The Anti-Jeans Pant Trend All the It Girls Will Wear for Summer 2026

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French woman wears black capri pants, white button down and black flat sandals in a mirror selfie.
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Capri pants have been simmering in the background for some time now as a microtrend. But this spring, their resurgence is going full throttle with celebrities like Zoë Kravitz and Hailey Bieber having recently been spotted in the style. While their roots date back to the 1940s and 50s, capri pants are as much of a '90s style staple as platform flip-flops and bandanas as head scarves. Considering we can’t get enough of that era’s looks, it’s no surprise that capri pants are making a serious comeback this season.

Woman wears black capri pants, high vamp heels, black sweater, clutch and sunglasses.

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Woman wears black capri pants, black shirt, tan leather jacket and slingback heels as she crosses the street.

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Black capri pants, specifically, are making the rounds as an excellent alternative to jeans come summer. They’re lightweight, form-fitting, and the cropped legs lend themselves perfectly to warm weather. A sportier, legging-like style is a go-to for running errands in, while more structured styles can easily be worn from the office to dinner. Personally, I love the idea of black capri pants with open-toed, heeled mules for a night out.

French woman wears black capri pants, white heels, leather bomber jacket and tan top handle bag.

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French woman wears black capri pants, white button down, and black sandals in a mirror selfie.

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Ahead, 26 black capri pant styles to consider for spring/summer 2026…

Courtney Falsey
Freelance Contributor