How to wear Capri pants or Leggings...

Capri pants or leggings....this is the time of year when lots of people like to wear these, but the truth is that a lot of people get it wrong.  There's a myth that you can just throw a pair of capris on and you're set to go, but the fact is that not everyone looks good in this style of pant and therefore should know how to wear them.

Just to clarify, capris are longer than Bermuda shorts (some people get confused between the two believe it or not!) and come down to the mid-calf or ankles.  You can get the capri legging and the capri pant, and yes there is a difference!

Capri leggings are a thin legging that come to the mid-calf.  To be worn with a long top or tunic and wedges or flats.  NO HOSE!!

Shoes with straps tend not to work well with capris (and they always accentuate a thick ankle if that is something that concerns you).  However, the nude color blends with skin tone and looks better than black if you want to wear a sandal with a strap.

Be aware of your leg shape. If you have wide or thick knees then stick to a capri pant as opposed to the legging which will only accentuate the thickness of your knees.  Pale legs?  Slap on some tanning lotion to get a nice golden glow.  Nothing worse than seeing someone wear white capri pants or leggings with milk bottle white legs - UGH!

For a dressier look, choose a longer capri with a nice closed toe pump.  Add an embellished flowy tunic and you will look fabulous!  I'll let you in on one of my secrets.  I have a number of beach cover ups that I wear as tunics and I love them!  You can get them in a multitude of colors and textures, with sequins or beading, & bold prints....for the sheer ones you just need to wear a cami underneath.  I love this look with capris and a great wedge heel sandal!

So, take a look at how to rock the capri look this summer.....