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Capri pants (often just called capris) are a style of trousers worn during the summer. They are designed to end near the mid-calf or just below the calf. They are more popular for women, however in the end of the 20th century/beginning of 21st they were popular among young men in several countries as well.
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, Capri pants again became a dominant trend during the early 21st century.
The silhouette's moniker originated from the chic Italian isle where they were first made popular in the late fifties and early sixties.
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