I wouldn’t expect anything less.
I’ve lived in New York City for over two years, but my Big Apple experience won’t be complete until I run into the queen of Manhattan: Sarah Jessica Parker—or, should I say Carrie Bradshaw? Until then, I’ll be enjoying her invincible fashion from a distance, including her latest ensemble.
Parker was spotted on the set of And Just Like That… wearing an off-the-shoulder Plein Sud denim top adorned with Western-style pockets, decorative seams, and a line of buttons down the front. Her Mary Jane heels (aka, the shoe of the summer) coordinated perfectly, though it was her polarizing pants that caught my attention—and not just because everyone seems to have an opinion on the Y2K staple’s return.
Caslon Tulip-Hem Linen Pants
Orig. $60 $45 at Nordstrom
Jag Tie-Waist Crop Cargo Pants
$78 at Nordstrom
The bottoms included a high waist, tapered hem, utility stitching, lace-up sides, and a barrel-leg silhouette reminiscent of Katie Holmes and Julianne Moore’s go-to denim style. The versatile khaki fabric also grounded the look, making the bottoms simple to pair with alternate colors and materials.
If you’re not a fan of the controversial pants, I urge you to think again, as Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Jennifer Lawrence, and Sofía Vergara have welcomed the bottoms with open arms. Not to mention, OG starlets such as Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe basically coined capris as their own, and that’s all the convincing I need.
Capris are also perfect for those not-so-terribly-hot-but-still-warm days when jeans are too clunky and shorts just aren’t the move. This way, you’re still allowing for fresh air to kiss your skin, while opting for something a bit more covered. (Pro tip: They’re great for avoiding sunburns and awkward tan lines.)
But don’t get it twisted; your capri pants don’t have to mimic Parker’s exact look. Make the style your own by choosing between breezy linen material, cargo-inspired options, wide-leg versions, fitted silhouettes, and so many more. The key is finding a pair that falls somewhere between your knee and mid-calf; anything above teeters into the jorts category.
Shop more khaki capris and cropped pants, below.
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Lululemon Dance Studio Mid-Rise Cropped Pants
Shop now: $88; lululemon.com
Free People Gianna Ruched Gaucho Pull-On Pants
Shop now: $78; freepeople.com
Banana Republic Barrel Crop Chino Pants
Shop now: $30 (Originally $80); bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com
NYDJ Chloe High-Waist Release Hem Capri Jeans
Shop now: $89; nordstrom.com
Sanctuary Rebel Crop Stretch Cotton Cargo Pants
Shop now: $99; nordstrom.com
Kut from the Kloth Rosalie Linen-Blend Drawstring Ankle Pants
Shop now: $89; nordstrom.com
Isaac Mizrahi New York Slim Cotton-Blend Crop Pants
Shop now: $138; nordstrom.com
H&M Ankle-Length Pants
Shop now: $30; www2.hm.com