the history of girls capri leggings

The History of Girls Capri Leggings What are leggings? Generally, they are a lightweight skin-tight garment which can be worn in lieu of pants. Leggings date back to the early Renaissance period and were worn by men. Today, they are primarily worn by women and girls. Capri leggings refer to the length -- generally falling to around the mid-calf level. Capris were introduced by fashion designer Sonja de Lennart in 1948, and the name Capri refers to the Italian island of Capri, where they rose to popularity in the 1960s. Grace Kelly was among the first movie stars to wear capri leggings, although the American television star Mary Tyler Moore is credited for bringing them to popularity in her sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Girls capri leggings, seen here , have witnessed a tremendous resurgence in popularity in the early 2000s. Leggings were also used in military applications in the 19th century. Soldiers wore them to keep the sand and dirt away from their body, and to keep filth from entering their boots. Often, these were called Puttees, which bear little resemblance to leggings worn by girls today. Girls leggings made from a nylon - lycra blend are often used during exercise. They are referred to as bicycle or running tights, unless they are longer. In that case, they are simply called capri leggings. Beginning in the 1980s, these were often worn for fashion and out on the street. Girls capri leggings have been made popular by the movie Flashdance, and the Broadway hit, A Chorus Line. Girls often wear capris under mini-skirts and longer dresses. In fact, the trend to skinny jeans can be traced to capri leggings. Ballet flats and Converse Chucks are often worn with girls leggings. Jeggings are considered to be a variety of legging, deriving their name from their jeans coloring and seams. Capri leggings for girls tend to be made from fabric that is soft, comfortable, and stretchy. Polyester and spandex are among the main fabrics used, because they are machine washable and come in many fun prints and details. To see some beautiful examples of these, simply click here .

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The History of Girls Capri Leggings

What are leggings? Generally, they are a lightweight skin-tight garment which can be worn in lieu of pants. Leggings date back to the early Renaissance period and were worn by men. Today, they are primarily worn by women and girls. Capri leggings refer to the length -- generally falling to around the mid-calf level. Capris were introduced by fashion designer Sonja de Lennart in 1948, and the name Capri refers to the Italian island of Capri, where they rose to popularity in the 1960s. Grace Kelly was among the first movie stars to wear capri leggings, although the American television star Mary Tyler Moore is credited for bringing them to popularity in her sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Girls capri leggings, seen here, have witnessed a tremendous resurgence in popularity in the early 2000s.

Leggings were also used in military applications in the 19th century. Soldiers wore them to keep the sand and dirt away from their body, and to keep filth from entering their boots. Often, these were called Puttees, which bear little resemblance to leggings worn by girls today. Girls leggings made from a nylon - lycra blend are often used during exercise. They are referred to as bicycle or running tights, unless they are longer. In that case, they are simply called capri leggings. Beginning in the 1980s, these were often worn for fashion and out on the street.

Girls capri leggings have been made popular by the movie Flashdance, and the Broadway hit, A Chorus Line. Girls often wear capris under mini-skirts and longer dresses. In fact, the trend to skinny jeans can be traced to capri leggings. Ballet flats and Converse Chucks are often worn with girls leggings. Jeggings are considered to be a variety of legging, deriving their name from their jeans coloring and seams.

Capri leggings for girls tend to be made from fabric that is soft, comfortable, and stretchy. Polyester and spandex are among the main fabrics used, because they are machine washable and come in many fun prints and details. To see some beautiful examples of these, simply click here.