Dear middle-aged women: capri pants do nothing for you.

[Anonymous]

What can I wear instead? 38, 6 month postpartum so I don’t feel shorts are a good option for me. Normally I wear black workout capris everyday like this.

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=720239002&CAWELAID=120280880000237228&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=36923775758&CATCI=aud-370133033427:pla-298663229228&device=t&product_channel=online&Matchtype=&tid=gppl000001&kwid=1&ap=7&lsft=device:t,cvosrc:cse.google.online_Brand,cvo_campaign:693280922,cvo_pid:36923775758,cvo_crid:156057321090,Matchtype:,tid:gppl000001,kwid:1,ap:7&cvosrc=cse.google.online_Brand&cvo_campaign=693280922&cvo_pid=36923775758&cvo_crid=156057321090&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7Z3VBRC-ARIsAEQifZQa3xtW-eOKKqccyjW_lvOjztcI5XFGVzKNJBfARIy2fr9wvEomhVwaApuhEALw_wcB&ak_t=8FF5A515789A55D361DD7D0A27C4FBFA17357FA7094C0000FCF6A75A44F9D775

Open to suggestions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is what I'm picutring when people say "capri pants". Ankle pants, good. Cropped pants, good. Capri pants? Unflattering. Sure, wear them if you want, but the point is they don't look good. And if you don't care about that, more power to you.

The second woman looks eerily like me, but I don't think I've ever stood in a room with blue trim around the doors. She must be my long lost twin sister (and yes, I have dressed like that for hiking or taking a child to the zoo or activities like that, I'm ashamed to admit)

I've been wearing woman #2's outfit for years and years. Throw on a backpack and I'm ready to go.

Ohhh, I'm thinking a DCUM spring makeover could be inspired by this...

[Anonymous]

I just don't understand how those 6 extra inches of breeze on your calves can make that much difference in comfort? I'm overweight and see SO much capri styles in my size and hate them. I stick to the same material (the light cotton or whatever it's made of) and get the pants that go to my ankles. Honestly, i just don't understand how they make such a difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My calves are my best feature, and I have slim ankles. Capris look great on me. I'm not searching 32 pages, but has Audrey Hepburn come up? Did she look frumpy in capris, too?

First, it is too early to bump this thread! A few more weeks people.

Second, yes, Audrey Hepburn has come up. Audrey wore ankle pants, not capris. Big difference.

Capris, not ankle pants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is what I'm picutring when people say "capri pants". Ankle pants, good. Cropped pants, good. Capri pants? Unflattering. Sure, wear them if you want, but the point is they don't look good. And if you don't care about that, more power to you.

The second woman looks eerily like me, but I don't think I've ever stood in a room with blue trim around the doors. She must be my long lost twin sister (and yes, I have dressed like that for hiking or taking a child to the zoo or activities like that, I'm ashamed to admit)

The woman in the 2nd pic seems to have a decent figure. What’s stopping you from wearing shorts?

[Anonymous]

I think the lady with the blue trim doors may actually be wearing those clothes to do a painting project (hence the blue trim) in which case, it might be okay.

[Anonymous]

http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2100172/jennifer-aniston-back-the-bounty-02/

Jen Aniston always sports capris with sandals and tank tops. It's an effortless look that anyone can pull off.

Nobody should wear sneakers with capris unless you are north of 50 and have bad feet.

[Anonymous]

As a person who has bad knees that look awful in shorts, capris are a lifesaver when it gets really hot. And, I have to wear orthropedic shoes because of the bad knees. They look even worse with skirts...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2100172/jennifer-aniston-back-the-bounty-02/

Jen Aniston always sports capris with sandals and tank tops. It's an effortless look that anyone can pull off.

Nobody should wear sneakers with capris unless you are north of 50 and have bad feet.

I think Jen looks great BUT this picture is also 9 years old. Looking for the current trends here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a person who has bad knees that look awful in shorts, capris are a lifesaver when it gets really hot. And, I have to wear orthropedic shoes because of the bad knees. They look even worse with skirts...

Yeah, shorts don't do me any favors, either. My capris offer the right amount of coverage while keeping you cool.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is what I'm picutring when people say "capri pants". Ankle pants, good. Cropped pants, good. Capri pants? Unflattering. Sure, wear them if you want, but the point is they don't look good. And if you don't care about that, more power to you.

The second woman looks eerily like me, but I don't think I've ever stood in a room with blue trim around the doors. She must be my long lost twin sister (and yes, I have dressed like that for hiking or taking a child to the zoo or activities like that, I'm ashamed to admit)

The woman in the 2nd pic seems to have a decent figure. What’s stopping you from wearing shorts?

Bad veins.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2100172/jennifer-aniston-back-the-bounty-02/

Jen Aniston always sports capris with sandals and tank tops. It's an effortless look that anyone can pull off.

Nobody should wear sneakers with capris unless you are north of 50 and have bad feet.

I think Jen looks great BUT this picture is also 9 years old. Looking for the current trends here.

Also, those aren't capris. Capris hit just below the knee. Jen's are cropped, which is much more acceptable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2100172/jennifer-aniston-back-the-bounty-02/

Jen Aniston always sports capris with sandals and tank tops. It's an effortless look that anyone can pull off.

Nobody should wear sneakers with capris unless you are north of 50 and have bad feet.

I think Jen looks great BUT this picture is also 9 years old. Looking for the current trends here.

Also, those aren't capris. Capris hit just below the knee. Jen's are cropped, which is much more acceptable.

Right, and she's also wearing sandals and a nicely fitted tank (instead of falling-down ankle socks and gym shoes) and her hair is nicely styled. Its all about the overall outfit. I'm not a general fan of capris, but if you're going to wear them, it would be good to put some effort into the rest of the look (unless you're painting your house, of course.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a person who has bad knees that look awful in shorts, capris are a lifesaver when it gets really hot. And, I have to wear orthropedic shoes because of the bad knees. They look even worse with skirts...

Why not just full length pants? You can buy nice, lightweight pants that are appropriate for summer. As a PP asked, does your ankle exposure really keep you cooler? Probably not.

I'm the PP who posted the capri photos and hey, if you ladies want to wear that outfit, wear it proud. But don't make excuses as to why - if you like it, you like it. But the majority opinion is that they look bad. If that's not reason enough for you to toss them in the trash, nobody is saying you have to. But don't pretend that it's capris or nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2100172/jennifer-aniston-back-the-bounty-02/

Jen Aniston always sports capris with sandals and tank tops. It's an effortless look that anyone can pull off.

Nobody should wear sneakers with capris unless you are north of 50 and have bad feet.

I think Jen looks great BUT this picture is also 9 years old. Looking for the current trends here.

Also, those aren't capris. Capris hit just below the knee. Jen's are cropped, which is much more acceptable.

Right, and she's also wearing sandals and a nicely fitted tank (instead of falling-down ankle socks and gym shoes) and her hair is nicely styled. Its all about the overall outfit. I'm not a general fan of capris, but if you're going to wear them, it would be good to put some effort into the rest of the look (unless you're painting your house, of course.)

She's also not chasing small children around the park or wrangling them on the metro to/from the zoo all by herself. Sometimes a loose, messy pony tail and gym shoes are the best things for the job,