12 Chic Looks to Help Ease You Into Wearing the Controversial Capri-Pant Trend

This season, your Instagram feed is going to be filled with capri pants, if it hasn't been already. The controversial pant trend has officially circled back into the spotlight, and the fashion set is embracing it in droves. If you were feeling hesitant to try a pair of your own, I don't blame you—it's been a while since this calf-baring style was trending. To help you ease into the trend, I've rounded up a fresh set of chic looks that prove capris aren't really that daunting after all.
The key to wearing capri pants right now is to pair your favorite style with effortless basics that are likely already in your closet, including T-shirts, blazers, button-down shirts, and more. As for the shoes, it's all about the season's latest hits like ballet flats, mesh flats, and slingback heels. If you're ready to summon up the courage, scroll on to check out 12 chic capri pant outfit ideas and shop each stylish look.
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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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