A little fancier than bike shorts and breezier for warm-weather dressing than ankle-length leggings or (gasp) full-on pants, sleek capri leggings have become an absolute summer must-have for me. Because capri pants are such a familiar wardrobe staple, it’s easy to default to equally straightforward basics: a fitted T-shirt, a tube top, a cardigan. Below are a few of those very specific pieces—the unexpected tops, shoes, layers, and accessories that can take capri pants, and honestly, the rest of your closet, from ordinary to extraordinary. Capri pants are also one of those rare warm-weather staples that transition seamlessly into early fall—just swap the barely-there top or sandal for a knit, jacket, or closed-toe shoe. Capri Pants With a Chiffon Mini Dress(Image credit: Julia Gall)I’ve tried this one on a few times in the mirror but never left the house in it until recently, and I didn't regret it!