“Capris are back” is not a sentence we anticipated writing this summer.
But between Hailey Bieber’s polka-dot bottoms and Kendall Jenner’s Paris-ready pair, which she wore on June 24, they really are everywhere. Renée Zellweger also had us on the edge of our seats when she sported some earlier this spring, and last summer, Sarah Jessica Parker — a trend-setter, as always — showed up to the season 3 set of And Just Like That… in mid-calf-skimming bottoms.
Admittedly, we can’t deny capris’ functionality: Not only are they a lot cooler than full-length pants that allow little to no breeze, but they’re also so much better than shorts or dresses because, for people who tend to chafe, they eliminate skin-on-skin contact. So after years of suffering with sweat stains and thigh rashes, we’re embracing capris with these Amazon pairs from just $20.
Celebrity-Inspired Capri Pants to Shop Now
- Under $25: Conceited High-Waisted Capri Leggings, $20
- Afitne Pull-On Capri Pants, $30
- Willit Capri Dress Pants, $35
- Cider Mid-Waist Polka-Dot Capri Leggings, $38
- Office-Friendly: Lepunuo Wide-Leg Capri Pants, $25
- Briggs New York Pull-On Capri, $20–$22
- Wrolem Wide-Leg Cropped Pants, $20
- Dibaolong Wide-Leg Capri Pants, $23 with coupon (orig. $26)
- Soothfeel Cargo Capris, $35
- 1,000+ Five-Star Reviews: Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Capri Jean, $25–$46
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Conceited High-Waisted Capri Leggings
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Some capri pants, like this highly rated pair, are essentially ultra-cropped leggings that you can wear to the gym or dress up like Jenner and Dua Lipa did. These also have “squat-proof opacity,” per the brand, and fit sizes S to 3XL.
Cider Mid-Waist Polka-Dot Capri Leggings
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If you want your pants to be a total polka-dot party like Bieber’s, you’re in luck. On this lookalike pair, the colors are transposed, but the fit, length, and pattern are pretty spot on — pun intended. The fabric is a cotton blend so it gets breathability points there, too. If you want something even breezier, these wide-leg capris are another option to have in your closet.
Afitne Pull-On Capri Pants
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Emma Stone hopped on the capri train when she wore a dressy pair last summer — and these are on the same track. They look more like shortened trousers than they do leggings, making them ideal for the office. They have “four-way stretch,” per the product description, and shoppers have worn them for a whole range of activities, including yoga, work, traveling, and more.
Keep scrolling to shop more capri pants inspired by celebrities now.
Lepunuo Wide-Leg Capri Pants
Amazon
Willit Capri Dress Pants
Amazon
Briggs New York Pull-On Capri
Amazon
Wrolem Wide-Leg Cropped Pants
Amazon
Dibaolong Wide-Leg Capri Pants, $23 with coupon
Amazon
Soothfeel Cargo Capris
Amazon
Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Capri Jean
Amazon