Bloomers
Though named after Amelia
Bloomer, bloomers were
invented by Elizabeth Miller
in 1851 as a practical
alternative to long, floor-
sweeping dresses. Originally,
bloomers were a combination
of a short skirt and ‘Turkish-
style’ trousers.
Bloomers Though named after Amelia Bloomer, bloomers were invented by Elizabeth Miller in 1851 as a practical alternative to long, floor- sweeping dresses. Originally, bloomers were a combination of a short skirt and ‘Turkish- style’ trousers. |