Capris

/kəˈpriːz/ noun

Definition

Casual pants that end at or above the calf, typically worn as summer or casual clothing by women and men.

Etymology

From Capri, the Italian island where this style became fashionable in the 1950s when Hollywood celebrities vacationed there and wore the shortened pants.

Kelly Says

Capri pants became iconic because of glamorous movie stars wearing them on the island—a perfect example of how celebrity vacation fashion can influence everyday clothing worldwide.

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