Imagine this: it’s a delightfully warm spring day in San Francisco. At 8 a.m., you frantically dig through your closet, trying to decide what to wear to school. Jeans or jorts? What if you didn’t have to decide, because there was a third and winning contender: capri pants? Originally popular in the 1990s and 2000s, capris, or pants cropped above the ankle, are making a comeback, and they should be here to stay. Perfect for spring weather and any Lowellite’s wardrobe, these fashionable slacks are a gift from God. We are no longer in the Victorian era, and I believe that the ladies should have their ankles on display during this spring season. Don’t have your legs sweltering in jeans, or overly revealed and breezy in shorts, when the happy medium of capris is at your disposal!
It may be the talk of the Lowell halls that capris aren’t cool, and I get it. Your aunt probably wears them. But guess what, your aunt is cool — or at least her ankles, and chic ability to dress for the weather, are.
With the return of the Y2K style — early 2000s fashion with a modern twist — the exciting revival of capris should come as no surprise. Lowellites often sport capris of some degree, perhaps unintentionally, with their beloved Adidas track pants that offer a convenient zipper at the ankle. However, I believe that our student population is capable of more fashionable choices than Adidas track pants. Why not try something new? It’s time to commit to the capri, instead of sporting a half-zip. If you never commit to change, growth is impossible, so start that change by wearing capri pants. Additionally, capri pants are just fun! Why wouldn’t you want a wonderful mid-length pant accompanied by a bedazzled butterfly embroidered on your behind? All of this goodness — offered by the convenience of the capri pants — while being comfortable and free from your leg sweat during the warmth of April. Ditch your boring spring outerwear and rock those capris!
