What are Gaucho Pants?
As a fashion trend that seems to make a comeback every now and then, gaucho pants were the 1970s version of a late 1950s and early 1960s classic. Here is some history about gaucho pants and why they will probably make another comeback soon. With a hem that fell just below the kneecap and a slightly higher waist than many pant types, capri pants were considered both very chic and very practical for young women growing up during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. Capris were usually form fitting without being too snug and were the ideal garment to wear on a warm day while running errands or taking care of the home. Never considered to be appropriate office attire, these early gaucho pants never made it out of the realm of casual clothing, but for several years they were almost a necessity in any well-dressed woman’s wardrobe.
