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I have short, muscular legs and have a very difficult time finding the right length capri pant. If they hit the calf in the wrong spot, my legs look huge. I find that I need to wear some sort of heel with most capri pants, whether they be a wedge or platform sandal(casual). They help to lengthen the lower portion of my leg that already looks chopped up by the capri pant. If I wear a flat, it needs to have a little bit of wedge or heel and a V shape to show as much foot as possible and lengthen the leg that way.
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Hi Debra,
Yes, trying to pull of wearing capri pants is a tough one, because we all have different issues!!! You are right in wanting to lengthen the leg with a wedge. The most important part is getting the right style shoe to keep with the theme of the pant. For instance, if the pants are casual, you want a more casual shoe. Don’t try to dress up a capri with a pump (see post below) it does not look too hot! Also the heavier the fabric and style of the pant you will want a clunkier shoe to go with it!
If you ever have a question, feel free to send us a photo and we can help guide you! (at: info@fabulousafter40.com)
Cheers,
JoJami and Deborah
Thanks for printing this. I’ve always had a hard time knowing which shoes to wear with Capris. But I figure the style has been around a while and will probably die out soon, so I won’t have to worry.
Hi JF,
We think the capri is going to stay around for a while. The reason is that it covers more than a short but is still cooler than a pant. You should go ahead and try a pair, but you have to get the right shoe or don’t bother! Capri’s can make us look old pretty fast if we don’t have the right style and shoes!
I have a love-hate relationship with capris. I’m tall and for a while there all my pants were “capri” not because they were made that way but because no one was making pants that were long enough for me!
Thankfully that’s changed. I’ve even had to shorten the odd pair of pants.
I do agree that they are great for summer, particularly since I’ve reached a stage (weight) in my life when I don’t want as much of my legs in public view as shorts reveals.
Hi Andrea,
Yes, tall women do have a problem with pants being long enough! Thanks for your comment! You are not alone out there, with those long legs of yours!