Love them or hate them, Capri pants are not going anywhere. Claudia Winkleman demonstrated how to style the cropped trousers for a formal occasion at the BAFTAs last night, pairing them with a blazer and white heels in a characteristic all-black ensemble.
The Rise of Capri Pants
Once known as “pedal pushers,” Capri pants were originally worn by cyclists to prevent their trousers from getting caught in bike chains. German fashion designer Sonja de Lennart redesigned them as a fitted three-quarter-length trouser with a short slit on the outer side of the leg, inspired by the Italian island of Capri. Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot helped cement the style as a staple through the decades, with revivals in the 1990s and early 2000s. Now, they have made a comeback, though opinions remain divided.
Recreate Claudia’s Red Carpet Look
If you are ready to embrace the trend, here are high-street options to replicate Winkleman’s BAFTA style:
- M&S Pintuck Capri Leggings – £18 from Marksandspencer.com
- Topshop Capri Legging in Black – £16 from Asos.com
- River Island Black Cotton Sateen Capri Trousers – £32 from Riverisland.com
- Next White Leather Mid Court Shoes – £46 from Next.co.uk
- Nobody's Child Black Double Breasted Blazer – £96 (was £120) from Nobodyschild.com
Supermarkets are also joining the polka-dot trend, offering affordable alternatives for summer events.
