Clam diggers are mid-calf length pants, often made of lightweight materials like linen or cotton, and are commonly worn as beachwear. They are available in different styles and colors and are popular among women, men, and children.
Clam diggers are pants that end between the knee and ankle. They are generally considered beachwear and worn in casual settings. Made from a variety of different materials and available in several different styles, clam diggers are often light and smooth and share a few other basic characteristics. They can be worn by women, men, or children and their popularity dates back to the mid-20th century.
Actual clam digging requires pants that are short enough to stay out of the water, and this is most likely where clam diggers got their name. They come in different lengths, but are always shorter than pants and longer than shorts. The basic style of clam diggers is quite similar to pedal pushers, capri pants, high waters, and three-quarter length pants, as these all refer to pants that are around mid-calf.
The most common materials for clam digger pants are lightweight, soft, and comfortable. They are typically made from lightweight linen or cotton, though some are made from denim or heavier, blended fabrics such as polyester blends. They are often white, tan, or brown, but black and blue are also common if they are made of denim.
No pant can be considered a clam digger if it doesn’t fit into the mid-calf length category. Other common style attributes are drawstring ties at the waist and pant hems. These tend to add to the comfortable, beachy look of the pants. Sometimes pants will include pant-style pockets on the top or back, or cargo-style pockets on the sides of the legs.
Clam diggers are available from a variety of retailers and are made by many different brands and designers. Each brand or designer will vary slightly in the style elements they choose to incorporate, the materials they use, and how much they charge. Pants are typically available in women’s, men’s, and children’s versions, but the basic style remains the same across all three categories. This style first became popular in the 1950s and 1960s on the island of Capri in Italy. They grew in popularity in the United States after Mary Tyler Moore used them for a role on The Dick Van Dyke Show.
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