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Why are capri pants so in fashion at the moment?

32 replies

yh8181 · 24/09/2026 09:02

If you have a pair are they comfy and how do you style them?

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RampantIvy · 24/09/2026 09:08

I'm not sure they are. I'm in Yorkshire and it isn't capri pants weather now.

StasisMom · 24/09/2026 09:22

I’d have worn them a couple of months ago but my legs have now reverted to grey.

IDontCareWhatMyUsernameIs · 24/09/2026 09:23

Are they? I’ve not seen anyone wearing them I don’t think. They always look odd to me, a weird undecided sort of length.

yh8181 · 24/09/2026 09:46

IDontCareWhatMyUsernameIs · 24/09/2026 09:23

Are they? I’ve not seen anyone wearing them I don’t think. They always look odd to me, a weird undecided sort of length.

Yeah I agree they look strange

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IDontCareWhatMyUsernameIs · 24/09/2026 09:51

I’m sure they make my short legs look extra stumpy 🤣

yh8181 · 24/09/2026 09:53

IDontCareWhatMyUsernameIs · 24/09/2026 09:51

I’m sure they make my short legs look extra stumpy 🤣

Haha wear heels or something with them

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Newmeagain · 24/09/2026 09:54

I am in London and haven’t seen anyone wear them.

BelleEpoque27 · 24/09/2026 09:54

I don't think they are, are they? Unless you're Andrew Tate, of course.

LorenaWood · 24/09/2026 09:55

Capri pants are pedal pushers 😂 and to show just how long I've been on mumsnet: GAVEL

yh8181 · 24/09/2026 10:04

Newmeagain · 24/09/2026 09:54

I am in London and haven’t seen anyone wear them.

I was in London last weekend and saw so many peple wearing them

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IDontCareWhatMyUsernameIs · 24/09/2026 23:55

LorenaWood · 24/09/2026 09:55

Capri pants are pedal pushers 😂 and to show just how long I've been on mumsnet: GAVEL

Gavel 🤣🤣🤣 that’s a blast from the past!

MyManinCaracas · 25/09/2026 02:52

Are you referring to calf-length trousers or slightly above the ankle?

Venusunbroken · 25/09/2026 07:22

I have never seen anyone wear them and I’m in London most weekends, I think some influencers tried to make them a thing, but they failed.

Callmejudith · 25/09/2026 07:23

I’m in London and the youngsters in the office love them. Usually with kitten heels.

TheOGCCL · 25/09/2026 07:24

I think some tall and leggy models and celebrities have been wearing them and I’ve seen some in the shops but they are hard to translate to normal life imo.

Gettingbysomehow · 25/09/2026 07:27

I have a few of them and they look good on me but I only wear them when its really hot. I had no idea they were in. I thought they were definitely out.
I only wear them with flip flops.

UpToonGirl · 25/09/2026 07:27

I've seen a lot of people on Instagram wearing them but not in real life.

I remember one of my favourite outfits when I was about 15 was a pair of denim skin tight pedal pushers and sky high matching denim sandals - I thought I looked amazing. From Miss Selfridge. Possibly worn with the MS heart t-shirt as well...

PersephoneParlormaid · 25/09/2026 07:27

I wear them and I ‘style’ them with whatever footwear suits the weather for dog walking.

jksiiuidjuf · 25/09/2026 07:34

Are they? I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone over the age of 8 and under the age of 30 wear them, and not for 25 years. I work in London, I can’t say I’ve seen them. They remind me of my mum’s 00s holiday wardrobe.

Summerlovingtheraspberries · 25/09/2026 09:09

Haven’t seen anyone in them where I live.

RampantIvy · 25/09/2026 09:12

jksiiuidjuf · 25/09/2026 07:34

Are they? I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone over the age of 8 and under the age of 30 wear them, and not for 25 years. I work in London, I can’t say I’ve seen them. They remind me of my mum’s 00s holiday wardrobe.

I know this sounds ageist, but as someone in their late 60s I agree with you.

The weather where I live is very autumnal now so even if people were still wearing them it isn't the weather for them.

SweatySpider321 · 25/09/2026 09:14

UpToonGirl · 25/09/2026 07:27

I've seen a lot of people on Instagram wearing them but not in real life.

I remember one of my favourite outfits when I was about 15 was a pair of denim skin tight pedal pushers and sky high matching denim sandals - I thought I looked amazing. From Miss Selfridge. Possibly worn with the MS heart t-shirt as well...

Oh the heart t shirt! I think l had the vest version

jksiiuidjuf · 25/09/2026 09:16

@RampantIvy sorry I didn’t mean to sound ageist, I just think even when they were having their time it was within certain age groups. I had a lovely green pair from Tammy Girl 🤣 but I wouldn’t have been seen dead in them as a teen even though they were still around.

Gettingbysomehow · 25/09/2026 11:35

My legs at this time of year are too pasty anyway to wear anything like that. Ive gone off any kind of court shoe. Im wearing either platforms or flats.