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I say "capris." My mom says "pedal pushers," which kind of makes sense because they would work for riding a bicycle. Do you all think that's where the "pedal" reference comes from? (I'm 47).
They’re all a bit different to me. Pedal pushers are typically slim and end just below the knee. Capris end mid- to low-calf. Clam diggers are similar to capris in length, but at a very relaxed fit and a wider straight leg.
Capris, and I hate them. I am 5'4 and they make me look shorter. Prefer the long legged boot leg jeans with a longer shirt. Is this not the same as "knickers"? My mom used that term.
They’re all a bit different to me. Pedal pushers are typically slim and end just below the knee. Capris end mid- to low-calf. Clam diggers are similar to capris in length, but at a very relaxed fit and a wider straight leg.
This, but capris end just above the ankle. Think Mary Tyler Moore in the Dick Van Dyke Show.
Capris, and I hate them. I am 5'4 and they make me look shorter. Prefer the long legged boot leg jeans with a longer shirt. Is this not the same as "knickers"? My mom used that term.
Knickers in the US refers to the short pants boys wore before puberty at the beginning of the 20th century. The pants were fuller than pants are cut now, and bloused around the knee. Baseball players wore them for a long time, but I think they've switched to long pants now.
They’re all a bit different to me. Pedal pushers are typically slim and end just below the knee. Capris end mid- to low-calf. Clam diggers are similar to capris in length, but at a very relaxed fit and a wider straight leg.
That's what I think of as well. I mainly hear "Capri" used for all of those styles, but I also agree they are different. And your definition matches mine
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