topic Re: Are capri pants outdated? in Fashion

Are capri pants outdated?

Trinity11 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:24:35 GMT

I admit I get out a lot less than I used to. However, today's trip to the mall I saw no capri pants. (except for me). What I saw was shorts, jeans, lots of leggings and a few maxi dresses. This was on all different age groups too. Even women that appeared to be a senior like myself.

I felt out of style 😳and wondered if maybe different parts of the country dress differently. I think I need a wardrobe overhaul.

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

Shelbelle — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:29:13 GMT

Not to me, wear them every day in summer. I call mine crop length.

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

Trinity11 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:32:16 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Not to me, wear them every day in summer. I call mine crop length.

When you say crop length @Shelbelle @do you mean to the ankle? On me capris come mid calf because I am tall. I saw no one with mid calf capris.

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

cjm61 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:33:45 GMT

Personally I'm not a fan of capri's since I am shorter and they don't usually look as good on me. Plus, my grandma always wore them and I feel "older" in them. Just me. I own 2 pairs but rarely wear them, I prefer shorts, skirts or dress. However, if you like to wear them go for it. Don't let what other's wear dictate what you can and can't wear.

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

meallen616 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:33:54 GMT

@Trinity11,

I am a New Jersey lady and wear them often. I have too many pairs to not wear them!

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:37:56 GMT

Capri now goes by crop. Same pants different name. Wear your own style and dont worry what others wear.

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ellaphant — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:44:49 GMT

Wear what you like !

I wear capris running errands and walking my dogs because its so hot in the summer here!

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

Shelbelle — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:53:56 GMT

@Trinity11 wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
Not to me, wear them every day in summer. I call mine crop length.
When you say crop length @Shelbelle @do you mean to the ankle? On me capris come mid calf because I am tall. I saw no one with mid calf capris.

I usually look for a 22 to 23 inch inseam, I am short but have long legs, so about 5 to 6 inches above my ankles, I dont want to sit down and have my whole leg exposed, these are perfect for me. I am 70.

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

Zhills — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:53:10 GMT

I will keep wearing my capris because I do not like leggings!

Nice and cool on a summer day!

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

QVCkitty1 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:01:20 GMT

I don't like them, so in or out makes no difference to me.

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kaydee50 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:02:03 GMT

I donated all my capris, crops, shorts awhile ago. I do not wear leggings, jeggings, etc. I prefer long pants and in hot weather a skirt or dress which I find to be much cooler and less confining.

As others have said @Trinity11 wear what you like and feel comfortable in. If capris are currently outdated, they will soon be back in style and you'll be fashion forward--LOL!!!

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

kitcat51 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:02:40 GMT

Capris aren't crop pants, capris are shorter...shorts, capri, crop, ankle, full. I wear what I like, don't give a hoot what's in style...it's ankle & crops for me everyday & full length when needed.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:06:02 GMT

I usually wear long pants, but I like to wear white capris with white tennis shoes casually sometimes in the summer. i wear what pleases me. If you like capris, look good in them, and feel confident.....the trend is insignificant.

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

Kachina624 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:03:55 GMT

Capris usually come to just below the knee and are now being called other names but the same length. Crops come to mid calf so they're longer.

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:04:42 GMT

No. I have a bunch by D&C and wear them at home and elsewhere. I really don't care if they were outdated, I wear what I want.

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Bookplate — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:08:03 GMT

Maybe its just me, but I don't think I would make fashion decisions based on what I saw being worn at a mall. IMHO the majority of women who wear leggings, shouldn't.

Definitely wear what you like.

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

sunshine45 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:31:04 GMT

i like to wear capris and pedal pushers.......i prefer those two to cropped pants. i wear them all summer long and into the fall if the weather is warmer. i see them all the time around our area.

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kate2357 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:31:05 GMT

I live in pacific northwest and see every possible length of pants/shorts/skirts being worn by women of all age brackets.

On my body, for spring and summer I wear above knee shorts and skirts, tea length summer dresses, pants that fall 3" above ankle to just at ankle pants. In fall and winter I wear ankle or full length pants.

I think women should wear what they want to wear. Do I sometimes look frumpy? Probably to other people I might....but I'm 65 and living my life the way I want, wearing the clothes I bought because I liked how the clothes looked or worked for me.

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

sunshine45 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:32:31 GMT

@kitcat51 wrote:
Capris aren't crop pants, capris are shorter...shorts, capri, crop, ankle, full. I wear what I like, don't give a hoot what's in style...it's ankle & crops for me everyday & full length when needed.

squeeze in pedal pushers in betwen the shorts and the capris @kitcat51 .

Re: Are capri pants outdated?

ECBG — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:33:45 GMT

@Trinity11

You're fine. Wear what gives you temperature comfort.

I am in western NC; the temp mid day is around 80 degrees.

Quite a few women here wear capris (also called skimmers) because petal pushers or shorts don't look good to them, but they don't want to be overly covered, or they just like the style.

Different body silhouettes or personal preferences, capris sell.

With early fall on the floors now, the longer lengths are being pushed.