Bloomers

Bloomers are a type of clothing that covers the bottom and legs like shorts or pants, but they are loose and full, so they look like a skirt. They were introduced in the 19th century as underwear because women’s clothing at the time was very restrictive and uncomfortable to wear.

So imagine your legs are inside a big puffy pillowcase that's tied around your waist. But you can still move around easily because it's not tight like pants or shorts. That's what wearing bloomers is like.

Bloomers were named after a woman named Amelia Jenks Bloomer, who was a leader in the women’s rights movement. She believed that women should have the freedom to wear comfortable and practical clothing, so she popularized the style of bloomers.

Today, bloomers are not commonly worn as underwear, but they are still used in some activities like dance, and they can also be worn as fashionable clothing. Overall, they are a symbol of women's freedom to wear what they choose and to be comfortable in their own clothes.