As far as denim trends go, I'm typically one to play it safe. Nine times out of 10 you'll find me in classic straight-leg jeans. Predictable? Perhaps, but this timeless buy has never let me down, and with such a strong allegiance, I can tell you that it takes something special to sway me from my favourite pair.
However, charmed by the retro jeans that are saturating my social media feeds, this spring, I'm cheating on my straight-leg styles with spring-ready capri jeans. Whilst this "dated" denim trend is definitely divisive, when styled well, the playful jeans offer an entirely fresh way to shake up your style for the new season.
A new favourite amongst the influencer style set, this season, capri jeans are calling back to their '90s and Y2K roots. Frequently styled with black kitten heels and a vest top or tee, the retro trend also looks stylish when dressed up with a silk blouse or chunky knit.
Capri jeans were a wardrobe non-negotiable throughout the late '90s and early '00s, but the ultra-cropped jeans had fallen off the radar since then. Replaced by the floor-sweeping puddle jeans and ultra-baggy styles that have dominated denim lately, the capri jeans trend offers respite from all that fabric and a new way to style denim for spring.
Featuring in the Coperni and Dries Van Noten S/S 24 collections, the return of capri jeans has officially been decreed by the runways. Now seeping into the mainstream, the trend has already been styled by Gigi Hadid, who wore her capri jeans with a black vest top and pointed-toe kitten heels last summer.
To shop the emerging jeans trend that fashion people are embracing ahead of the warmer months, read on for our edit of the best capri jeans to buy now.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST CAPRI JEANS:
Wear with kitten heels for a retro-inspired look.
These also come in black and a striped style.
This vintage-style denim wash works well with brown and cream tones.
These come in sizes 6-22.
There's a white colourway if you're brave.
These slim-fit jeans look more expensive than they are.
Style with a baby tee or throw on a chunky cardigan.
These would look great with colourful trainers or casual flip-flops in the summer.
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