The capri debate 2012

[adhdfashion]

My H and I are trying to settle a debate. Help me out here ladies! LOL

[Deleted]

I love capris. In all honesty, I think they are most flattering on tall, thin people, but I continue to wear them even though I am 5'5" and plus size. Whatever. I like them.

[pixy0stix]

You will pry my capris off me when I'm dead.

[texassmith]

I am trying to imagine why capris wouldn't be fashionably acceptable. I practically live in them in the spring/summer, although I am going to try shorts more this year. But I freakin' love capris! Not shorter than mid-to-lower calf. I guess I prefer more "cropped pants" than "capris." But I call anything that's not shorts and not pants "capris."

[phoenixrising]

I do not like the ones that are higher than mid-calf, as I don't think there is anyone they are flattering on. I do wear capris that are more of a cropped length, however, all summer long. FTR, I am relatively tall and wear a size 14.

[futurepivko]

I love capris! With any other piece of clothing just make sure the length and fit is correct.

[kris356]

A true capri? No, not a fan. But I do love my cropped pants which are a bit above my ankles. Oh, and I am not tall at all; I am 5'5" but have short legs.

[karebear304]

Depends on the pants. I am perfectly fine with a cropped dress pant of any "length". I prefer longer rather than right below the knee, but any could be acceptable. The capris I don't like are the casual ones that people wear with tennis shoes and stuff. They always end up looking "dumpy" to me. I would post a pic for you if I knew how to do that!

[candkmac]

May 11, 2012 7:30:57 GMT -5 kris356 said:

A true capri? No, not a fan. But I do love my cropped pants which are a bit above my ankles. Oh, and I am not tall at all; I am 5'5" but have short legs.

I am 5'9 but I love cropped pants as well.

[brooklyn]

I like the capris that hit between mid calf and above the ankle. Definitely don't like the knee length capris.

[birkbop]

I'm so tall that nearly all skinny jeans/pants hit me around the ankle so I just go with it.

[delicateshamu]

Cropped pants, yes! Capris, no.

[Deleted]

Totally acceptable. I live in them.

[joanis018]

May 11, 2012 7:30:57 GMT -5 kris356 said:

A true capri? No, not a fan. But I do love my cropped pants which are a bit above my ankles. Oh, and I am not tall at all; I am 5'5" but have short legs.

this exactly

[misshark122]

It depends! I have these:

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I love them

[bethaboo]

May 11, 2012 7:30:57 GMT -5 kris356 said:

A true capri? No, not a fan. But I do love my cropped pants which are a bit above my ankles. Oh, and I am not tall at all; I am 5'5" but have short legs.

That was exactly what I was thinking. The right kind of capris are totally acceptable. But there's a limit to how high up the calf a pant can go before it reaches unfashionable territory.

[busybodyk]

I like capris and wear them regularly.

[adhdfashion]

Thanks Ladies! I thought my H was nuts. He is the one that calls any form of capris a pants abortion. ;D He is a funny dude.

[boston340]

I am 5'5" with a long torso and short legs and I feel like capris cut off my legs and don't look good on me.

[sydney02]

I'm going to say not out because it seems that it really depends on the style and cut of the capris. I saw really cute ones in ATL this past weekend. They didn't look like the capris of 1999. Maybe if you are 20 years old they aren't the height of fashion, but I'm 40 so I don't give a sh*t.

[moreace01]

I like the ones that are more slim fitting. Otherwise, they look kind of dumpy (I have a dumpy pair...I really need to go shopping). But yeah, at my age, I don't do shorts anymore unless I'm working out. It's not a good look.

But lol at the pants abortion. He might be right about that. But i think seeing my cellulite might be worse though, so pants abortion it is.

[ape]

I 5'2" and wear them all the time

[Dorothy]

I'm 5'3" and prefer slim crops. Capri length and/or wide leg are not good looks for myself.

Btw, I'm new here ladies ::waves:: Hi!

[marynjoe]

I love them for the summer. I don't wear shorts as I'm either too cold or feel like my legs are fat. So, capris are a big thumbs up for me.