Capri pants are a style of trousers that end somewhere near the mid-calf and above the ankle. They are designed to show off the ankles and calves. They are comfortable, look good on young girls through to older women. They can look casual or elegant depending on the top and shoes worn with them. As capris make the legs look shorter, petite females should go for a longer style capri.

Capris should be close fitting, but not skin tight, and are straight legged or with a slight flare. Do not wear capris where the leg gets smaller or which have too large a flare. They should be made of lightweight material.For the elegant look choose capri pants made of silk, linen or cotton.