capri pants
Mid-calf bottoms
Capri pants are close-fitting trousers that end between the knee and ankle, typically mid-calf.
Named after the Italian island where they became fashionable in the 1950s, they're worn primarily by women as casual warm-weather clothing: She wore capri pants and sandals to the barbecue.
Also called capris.
Cut to fit
- mid-calfLeg's middle section
- pedal pushersCalf-length casual pants
- clam diggersCropped pants hitting mid-calf
- three-quarterSeventy-five percent portion
tapered · fitted · stretch · waistband · zipper · hemline · cuff · silhouette
Relaxed and informal
- relaxedFree of stress
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- informalRelaxed, not official
- leisureFree time for relaxation
weekend · laid-back · easygoing · versatile · chic · trendy · classic · preppy
Leisure time away
- beachSandy waterside margin
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
sightseeing · cruise · resort · gardening · errands · travel · lunch · festival
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- denimTough cotton twill
- twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
- khakiDull yellowish-brown shade
chino · corduroy · spandex · polyester · rayon · jersey · seersucker · chambray
Open strappy footwear
- flatsDwellings or low shoes
- wedgesTapered pieces for leverage
- espadrillesRope-bottomed casual shoes
- ballet flatsLow-cut heelless slip-ons
blouse · tunic · tank top · cardigan · belt · tote bag · sunglasses · straw hat
cropped
Cut to fit
- mid-calfLeg's middle section
- pedal pushersCalf-length casual pants
- clam diggersCropped pants hitting mid-calf
three-quarter · tapered · fitted · stretch · waistband · zipper · hemline · cuff · silhouette · ankle-length
casual
Relaxed and informal
- relaxedFree of stress
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- informalRelaxed, not official
leisure · weekend · laid-back · easygoing · versatile · chic · trendy · classic · preppy · nautical
vacation
Leisure time away
brunch · sightseeing · cruise · resort · gardening · errands · travel · lunch · festival · shopping
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
khaki · chino · corduroy · spandex · polyester · rayon · jersey · seersucker · chambray · poplin
sandals
Open strappy footwear
- flatsDwellings or low shoes
- wedgesTapered pieces for leverage
- espadrillesRope-bottomed casual shoes
ballet flats · blouse · tunic · tank top · cardigan · belt · tote bag · sunglasses · straw hat · pendant
- clothingdress, apparel, attire, jeans, garment
- activewearsports bra, leggings, sportswear, athletic wear, tank top
- cropped pantspedal pushers, clam diggers, cropped jeans, summer crops
- resort wearbeachwear, beach dress, sundresses, sarong, sarongs
- Y2K fashionlow rise jeans, low-rise jeans, velour tracksuit, velour tracksuits, Juicy Couture
- petite clothing
capri pantslong pants
Trousers reaching the ankle
shorts · hot pants · short shorts · palazzo pants · maxi skirt
capri pantsdress pants
Formal legwear for occasions
evening wear · trousers · slacks · business attire · ball gown