Capri pants - how tight?

[NumptyNu]

Just how tight are Capri trousers supposed to be? Just trying some on - one pair too tight on waist but snug leg fit, the next size up fit nicely on waist but are slightly loose around bum and legs. How should a 41 yo be sporting these togs?

I think no matter what you wear, it is supposed to be just right and fitting. Not tight at all. It could be the cutting/shape and not necessarily the size of the piece.

I had a google, and found the two different cut. I hope they show up as more obvious in the shape.

This is more like wider at the hips and then slim to the legs.
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/Capri_Pants_front_view.jpg

This one is straight from hip to leg. Can you see the difference ?
i.stpost.com/exofficio-ventr-digr-capri-pants-upf-20-plus--for-women-in-bone~p~4958h_03~1500.3.jpg

It sounds like you got the second type but you need the first type with the curve around the hip.

I follow this chart. I got a pair of 3/4 cropped sporty trousers which is more of the "harem" style. Wider at the hip and then slim down to the leg.
chummabazzar.tumblr.com/post/20348737766/womenbodytypes

Oh, the other thing is also, bear in mind that say a size 12 in M&S will be different to a size 12 in Wallis. (Yes, I got caught out many a times, and bought the wrong things.)

Depends on the style.I like them snug on the leg,pedal pusher style

Brilliant. Thats really helpful. I'm off to investigate / shop!