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August 19, 2017 6 Comments

Best Shoes To Wear With Capris and Cropped Pants

Capris with Sneakers

Bulky sneakers + capris make you look short and stumpy.

Capris are tricky because they can make your legs look short. Wear them with the wrong pair of shoes, and you can look downright stumpy!

Case in point…Bulky socks and sneakers are comfy, but paired with capris or short, cropped pants they scream frump city! This is one summer style sin you do not want to commit.

When wearing capris or cropped pants stay away from …

  • Bulky athletic sneakers
  • Clogs
  • Loafers
  • Oxfords
  • Shoes with thick soles
  • Shoes with thick, wide straps
  • Clunky shoes
  • Any heavy shoe that covers the top of your foot clutters it or weighs it down.

To look fabulous in capris, you need to create the illusion of a long, lean lower leg.

To do this, put some visual distance between the hem of your capris and the tips of your toes.The best shoes for this are:

  •  nude (skintone) color, or are the same color as your capris. 
  • are light and airy looking especially on the top of the foot
  • have a low vamp
  • have a  pointy toe, rather than round toe
  • have no straps above the ankle

Here are some popular styles of shoes to wear with summer capris and cropped trousers that will make you look stylish and balanced.Olive capris lace up sandals

 


1. Lace-up Sandals

Lace-up sandals are open, airy and reveal some skin which helps elongate the leg. If you don’t like up lace-ups, then any flat sandal will work. Choose a simple t-strap or multiple straps, but make sure the sandal looks light and airy to go with the breezy, summery look of capris and cropped pants.

Black and white printed pants


A classic 
pointy-toe pump elevates the look of capris and cropped pants.  A fine high-heel sandal adds a sexy touch if you wear them with capris.

2.   Pumps

shoes for caprisNotice how this chunky platform mule on the left covers and weighs down the foot making the whole look frumpy. Compare this to the low vamp pump on the right which opens up the foot and elongates the leg and looks more proportionate.White off the shoulder top and jeans

3.   Block Heels

Block heels are modern and give you some height, without the hurt. This nude color helps create a long, lean leg line that makes your legs go on for miles.

Denim capris pink off the shoulder top

 

4.    Flats

Ballet flats worn with capri pants is a classic look that was made famous by Audrey Hepburn and still looks chic today!  D’Orsay style flats are the prettiest versions of the ballet flat. The pointy toe and chic side cutouts are the perfect complements to capris and cropped pants.

Black capris blue of the shoulder top

 5.   Canvas Flats

Espadrilles and canvas flats are lightweight, casual and breezy. They’re a natural choice to pair with short cropped pants and capris.

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6 comments on "Best Shoes To Wear With Capris and Cropped Pants"

  1. Tracy says

    March 14, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    Please help me find those espadrilles, they are perfect.

    Reply
    • Deb Boland says

      April 10, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Tracy, They must be sold out but these are similar:https://rstyle.me/n/c252h9ueue

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:22 am

    I like the look of all the shoes but my concern is I have a very high arch and heels and I don’t get along. I need something that would be comfortable if I was doing a lot of walking for the day out sightseeing or shopping, but still look fashionably acceptable.

    Reply
    • Deb Boland says

      August 21, 2017 at 10:27 pm

      Hi Heather, That’s always tricky, isn’t it? What about something like a ballerina walking shoe. It’s comfy and has a lower vamp than a running shoe. I’ve worn these when I travel and they come in 3 colors: http://rstyle.me/n/crkk5cb52f7 Ecco is a super comfy brand. Cheers, Deborah

      Reply
  3. Eva says

    June 22, 2016 at 2:35 am

    I like your Blog very much. It Inspires me to Tweak my wardrobe.

    Reply
    • Deb Boland says

      August 21, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks Heather, It only takes a little effort to tweak your chic and look fabulous!

      Reply

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