Capri pants are easy to style: pair them with a simple tee or a tucked top from our tops and blouses, then finish with flats, sandals, or low wedges to keep the cropped length balanced. For a pulled-together daytime look, layer on a piece from our jackets and vests. Because capris end above the ankle, they pair especially well with shoes that show a little skin, which keeps the whole outfit light and summer-ready.

Capri pants typically hit at mid-calf, ending a few inches below the knee and above the ankle. That mid-calf length is what sets them apart from full-length and cropped styles, and it's most flattering when the hem lands at the slimmest part of your lower leg. If you're on the shorter side, our petite shorts and capris are cut to a shorter proportion so the length falls correctly rather than closer to the ankle.

The main difference is length: capris end higher, around mid-calf, while cropped pants are longer and typically stop just above the ankle. Capris have a more casual, warm-weather feel, whereas cropped and ankle styles read a little more polished and transition easily into cooler months. If you prefer the longer look, our full-length pull-on pants offer the same easy comfort with more coverage.

"Clam diggers" is an old nickname for cropped, mid-calf pants that comes from the practical trousers people rolled up to dig clams along the shore without soaking the hems. Over time the name stuck for any casual, calf-length pant, and today it's used interchangeably with capris.