Pedal pushers are calf-length

trousers Trousers (British English), slacks, or pants ( American, Canadian and Australian English) are an item of clothing worn from the waist to anywhere between the knees and the ankles, covering both legs separately (rather than with cloth extending ...

that were popular during the 1950s and the early 1960s. First seen as knickerbockers or "knickers", they were baggy trousers that extended to or just below the knee and were most commonly fastened with either a button or a buckle. Knickerbockers were initially worn by men in the late 19th century and over time became part of women's fashion. Often

cuff A cuff is a layer of fabric at the lower edge of the sleeve of a garment (shirt, coat, jacket, etc.) at the wrist, or at the ankle end of a trouser leg. The function of turned-back cuffs is to protect the cloth of the garment from fraying, and, ...

ed and worn tight to the skin, they are related in style to

capri pants Capri pants (also known as three quarter legs, or capris, crop pants, man-pris, clam-diggers, flood pants, ankle pants, jams, highwaters, or toreador pants) are pants that are longer than shorts, but are not as long as trousers. ''Capri pants'' ...

, and are sometimes referred to as "clam diggers". The name "pedal pushers" originated from the style originally worn by cyclists, because long pants can catch in bicycle chains, but the style quickly became identified with teenage girls.

Society

Pedal pushers in the 21st century are primarily remembered as a popular late-1990s to early-2000s/Y2K fashion trend, despite them originally being a hallmark look of the 1950s to early-1960s. The style continues to stay in the public consciousness thanks to movies and television. ''

Sex and the City ''Sex and the City'' is an American romantic comedy, romantic comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star for HBO, based on Sex and the City (newspaper column), the newspaper column and 1996 book by Candace Bushnell. It premiered in th ...

'', a late 90s/early 00s TV show with enduring popularity and a profound pop culture impact, featured fictional fashionista main character

Carrie Bradshaw Caroline Marie "Carrie" Bradshaw is a fictional character and the protagonist of the HBO media franchise ''Sex and the City'', portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. In the television series and subsequent films, Carrie is a New York City-based newspa ...

wearing pedal pushers in various episodes of the show. Carrie Bradshaw is considered an icon in both television and fashion to this day. The 2023

runways In aviation, a runway is an elongated, rectangular surface designed for the landing and takeoff of an aircraft. Runways may be a human-made surface (often asphalt, concrete, or a mixture of both) or a natural surface (grass, dirt, gravel, ...

showcased several pedal pusher styles, now commonly referred to as "Capris" or “capri pants”. Designers took the classic pedal pusher and created modern and new ways to style the latest iterations. The New York fashion shows of Tory Burch, Sandy Liang, and 3.1 Phillip Lim, along with the London runways of labels Chopova Lowena, Supriya Lele, and Susan Fang all featured pedal pushers. As of January 2024, pedal pushers re-emerged in popularity in cities such as New York and Copenhagen.

Characteristics

Pedal pushers are about knee length and most commonly designed in wool, denim, or lace as of recent. The style of pant is usually form fitting. The pant can be cuffed. The look is usually coordinated with a tiny top like

crop top A crop top (also half shirt, midriff top, belly shirt or cutoff shirt) is a top that reveals and exposes the waist, navel, or abdomen. History Women The origins of the clothing are unknown, but midriff tops go back to at least the Bronze Age, d ...

. Women may dress it up with a blazer, blouse, and heels for work attire. Pedal pushers can also be worn with a tank top and belt for a slim flattering look.

Gallery

File:Image-Nadal photographié-cropped.jpg,

Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas **Spanish cuisine **Spanish history **Spanish culture ...

tennis player

Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal Parera (born 3 June 1986) is a Spanish former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the List of ATP number 1 ranked singles tennis players, world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for ...

in Loose-fit Pedal pushers File:Candid 052 (5299485989).jpg, Male in cropped jeans (man-pris) File:Cycling-knickers-capri-pants.jpg, Loose-fit, black, bike Capris

References

External links

https://www.whowhatwear.com/pedal-pusher-trend * 1950s fashion 1990s fashion 2000s fashion Trousers and shorts {{Clothing-stub

Society

Characteristics

Gallery

See also

References

External links