Women Wearing Pants

Women wearing pants is a commonality today, but the idea wasn’t really introduced until the late 19th century; it all started

with bicycle pants.

Bicycle Pants

• Pants = idea of no worries of catching or wearing a bustle

• However:– Still large and baggy– Still a chance of getting

caught

Other Purposes

• Riding• Farm work • Mining/coal work• Sports (starting in

the 20th century)

1896

1910ish

Easing into Pants

• Panties• Lingerie• Pajamas• Evening fashion

1930

1930

1925

1910

World War II

• Women wore husbands’ pants• Replacements• Pant suits• Day wear

1940’s

19391941

1940’s1947

Evolution

1956 19681969

1970 1970 1972

1980’s 1990’s1980’s