“How do you feel about capris coming back?” I DM’d my best friend, forwarding her the above Hailey Bieber look. “Do NOT try those,” she warned me. And that just made me all the more tempted to recreate the outfit. *Smirks* If you consider yourself an avid shopper and you’re also on TikTok, then you probably already know that both capri pants and polka dots are major summer fashion trends for 2025. So when Bieber pulled off both in one fell swoop, rocking her Paloma Wool Aneu Leggings (which are sadly sold out), I wondered if I, too, could handle the chaos — you know, without being a supermodel and everything.
Accessorizing with similar ’90s minimalist accessories, from flip-flop heels to Matrix-worthy sunglasses, did help. I also opted for shorter denim capris, selecting the Asos Design Denim Capri in Mini Polka Dot ($43), to provide a bit more structure and help me balance proportions, since Bieber stands taller than me by seven inches. And honestly? Once I was wearing the capris, I really warmed up to the pant length — so much so that the silhouette felt less polarizing than the bold print.
While I do understand the adverse reaction many folks have to capris (i.e. “How could those be flattering?”), I think it comes down to choosing the inseam that’s right for your body type, and that may take some trial and error. Plus, capris have some perks! They allow for a bold shoe moment, play into nostalgia (more on that below), and are a great transitional season pant to try when the temperature’s unpredictable.
Are Capri Pants Back in Style For 2025?
Capri pants became a pop culture staple synonymous with style icons like Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, and Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s and 1960s, but they also saw a resurgence in the early 2000s, when girls sported low-slung, cargo iterations with platform flip-flops and polos (think: “The O.C.”). Their modern-day revival can be traced back to spring/summer 2025 runways — from Louis Vuitton to Sandy Liang — and the subsequent celebrity stamp of approval. (Hailey Bieber! Keke Palmer! Kendall Jenner! Dua Lipa!)
Lucky for you, I sorted through the hottest capris of the moment and rounded up the best iterations for you to shop if you want to dip your toe. I promise, they’re not as intimidating as they seem.