Capri pants

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Capri pants (often just called capris or "pedal pushers") are a style of trousers worn during the summer with open shoes or during the winter with boots. They are designed to end near the mid-calf or just below the calf. During the 21st century the length of the pants has been shortened to just below the knee in some designs. They are more popular for women. Around the 20th century/beginning of 21st they were popular among young men in several countries including England, France, Germany, Italy and now the United States where more males are embracing the idea of wearing these type of "long shorts."

Capri pants became popular in the United States during the 1960s, largely due to the influence of the popular television series The Dick Van Dyke Show. Laura, the young housewife played by Mary Tyler Moore, caused a fashion sensation by wearing snug-fitting Capri pants in many episodes. After a drop in popularity during the 1970s through the 1990s (even when Uma Thurman wore them in Pulp Fiction) Capri pants again became a dominant trend during the early 21st century.

The silhouette's moniker originated from the chic Italian isle of Capri where they were first made popular in the late fifties and early sixties.

This style of pants are also called clamdiggers.