Audrey in her Capris
The Capri pant is a staple..a must have in a retro glam gal's closet. The Capri can be summery, saucy, dressy and sexy. They can come in solid colors or prints. You can belt them or leave as is. Sometimes they sit high on the waist or zip on the side. Capri pants are normally above ankle length and sometimes are shorter which I think makes them perfect for showing off fabulous shoes. They are sometimes fitted or relaxed. They can also be a bit pricey should you purchase a vintage pair or a well made repro.
Fitted High Waist Vintage Capris
Relax Fit Vintage Capris
Leopard Print Repro Capris
I am a gal who loves a bargain as well as a challenge. While I could have easily purchased a pair of vintage or repro capris online, the price of them as well as the shipping cost is what sent me out the door on a hunt for well made capris at a bargain price. Because I'm a believer that I can thrift just about anything, I went in search of Capris at a few thrift stores.
I tend to thrift every week and I usually keep a list of items I am on the hunt for. In my search for the Capris, I knew that I wanted printed ones. I wanted to keep it Retro so that meant that my prints needed to be in that same family. In my many thrifting adventures, I was able to find 3 pairs of Capris that I felt fit the bill AND at a fraction of the cost of the vintage and repro I had seen online.
Now I do realize that there are some gals out there who prefer vintage. I love that! If my budget allowed, I too would love to have a few vintage pairs of Capris. I still look for quality items when I thrift as I try to get the best bang for my buck so I tend to avoid certain fabrics and prints that look too faded. Another good reason to thrift is that they have clothing for ALL seasons. While you may be able to find a pair of Capris at a department store in Spring or Summer..... you may not be so lucky to find a pair in the cooler months. Because I live in California.... I can basically wear Capris all year.
Here are the three Capri pants I was able to find:
These beigey fern print capris have a very retro tiki look to them.
They are also 100% silk! They were WELL within my budget and they
had a more relaxed fit to them which I am a fan of.
These darling cotton black and white polka dot capris are in stellar condition and the look
is very retro. They can easily be worn for day or night. I found these for only
$4.00!
These lovely gold Asian print Capris have a more thinner cut. They also sit
higher on the waist. They are 100% silk and zip and fasten on the side.
These were less than $6.00.
I think I did pretty well. I did not however find these all in the same day but I did find them all in thrift stores which saved me a ton of money!
