Capris
are a style of pants that are usually worn in warm weather or while on
the beach. They end somewhere before the topmost part of the shin and
ankle. They are designed to make the legs look shorter. But recently
some designers have shortened their length to just below the knees. They are very comfortable and look good on women. Capris are generally tight fitting pants having a slit on the outside of leg bottoms. They are very much in fashion and according to an estimate, constitute 98.5% of women's trouser market.
History:
The Capri pants were first designed by Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucchi and was named after a small island in Italy called Capri where they first became popular in the late 1950's and 60's.
In the US they gained popularity in 1960's when the television series The Dick Van Dyke Show started, the character of Laura, played by actress Mary Tyler Moore made the capris a sensation around the country. But in 1970's their popularity dropped and they were not much in vogue till 1990's. But again they came in fashion in the year 2000 and since then they have maintained that trend.
Styles:
Capris are available in many designs, some of the more popular designs are:-
- Cargo like capris
- Capris Just below the Knees
- Ending at mid-calf
Capris are available in a range of natural and synthetic fibers in many attractive colors. The commonly used fibers for stylish and trendy capris are:-
- Denim
- Cotton
- Nylon
- Polyester
- Silk
