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4 rules for wearing capri pants

by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
Posted Mar 22nd 2008 at 10:07AM  
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Obviously, put one leg on, then the other. Right? No! There's more to pulling off capri pants than just making sure they're on the right way -- you need the right pants for a) your body and b) the occasion. Fortunately, Friday Style has some great suggestions for finding the right capris, including the following advice:

Rule #1: A flattering hemline will hit near the slimmest part of your leg. If it cuts across wider parts, it will only make your legs look wider.

Rule #2: Most women will want to avoid cuffs -- they will make your legs look shorter. If you have legs like Heidi Klum, that might not be a big deal, but for most of us, a longer leg is more likely the look we want.

Rule #3: A straight or slightly wider leg will suit most women best. A tapered leg will make anyone with hips look like an ice cream cone -- skinny at the bottom and gradually larger toward the top of the pants.

Rule #4: Opt for a flat front -- pleats are not the way to go.

And, as with ANY clothing, make sure you try it on and look objectively at yourself in the mirror. Not every style works for every person. Long, lean, leggy ladies can probably get away with most capris, but shorter, stockier women need to exercise caution.

Capri pants: Do's and Don'ts

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  • Do wear a wide leg
  • Don't wear cuffs
  • Do find a hemline that hits in a flattering spot
  • Don't wear tapered capris (unless you really, truly have no hips. a la Audrey Hepburn)
  • Do choose a flat front with a good fit
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