Definition of the word bloomers

As a part of this effort, she introduced a new fashion for women that involved wearing men's trousers with a knee-length skirt that resembled a wrapped shawl. These pants and skirt were worn as an alternative to the traditional long, voluminous dresses of the time, which were restrictive and uncomfortable. Amelia Bloomer's new attire became popular among women's rights activists, and the name "Bloomers" was coined to describe this fashion. The name stuck, and "Bloomers" became a popular and sometimes derogatory term for women's trousers during this time period. Today, the term "Bloomers" has evolved to refer to a wide range of women's undergarments, including shorts worn under skirts and dresses as well as loose-fitting pants worn for exercise or as loungewear. However, the name still references the significant social and cultural impact that women's dress reform had on women's fashion during the mid-19th century.