The History of Women's Trousers

Women and pants have had an interesting history
女性著褲裝的有趣歷史 - 女性和褲子有著引人入勝的歷 史淵源.

On May 28, 1923, the top lawyer in the U.S. said women could wear slacks. Up until that time it was not acceptable for American women to wear pants. Even with this change, however, people still considered women in trousers a shocking idea.

Today, though, times have changed, and pants are a staple in most women's closets. What are some factors that made this item of clothing acceptable?

Women's rights
In New York City around 1850, some ladies became involved in women's rights and dress reform. Many of them wore full-cut pants known as "bloomers" under their skirts. The unique-looking pants were named for Amelia Bloomer, their strongest defender. However, they were heavily criticized by most people. While some women wanted to be free of their heavy skirts, they didn't like the unpopular bloomers. Yet these early pants were a glimpse of the future as women continued pushing for equal rights.

Practical Matters:
When men went off to fight in World War I, Women's roles changed. They were forced to take jobs that were traditionally performed by men. As women began working in factories and fields, they discovered that skirts weren't practical. So they wore trousers on the job.

Women once again performed traditional male jobs during World War II. Often they would borrow pants and overalls from their husbands, fathers and brothers. But trousers still weren't acceptable outside of work.

Fashionable influences 
Hollywood began to change that concept, though. When stars Katharine Hepburn and Grace Kelly appeared wearing pants, many fashionable ladies copied the look. However, most women during the 1940s and 50s still preferred to wear dresses and skirts.

Teen choice
In the 1950s teenage girls chose rolled-up blue jeans for casual wear. In the 60s, they chose bell-bottom jeans, and in the 70s, designer jeans.

In the 21st century, women feel free to wear different types of pants on most occasions. From bloomers to business suits, women and their trousers have come a long way.

Grammar Gym:
Talk about people who (is) are not easy to change their opinion can use this pattern:
"Even with (a certain situation), however, people still consider (something 1) a (something 2).
Even with his experience, however, people still considered the politician an unlikely candidate for the next election.
Even with all that Cinderella has done for her family, her step-mother still considers her a lazy worker.

Vocabulary Tips:
acceptable (adj) -is okay.可接受的， 可认同的。  accept (v) - 接受
*Smoking indoors used to be an acceptable behavior.
unacceptable - not acceptable, is not okay.
*It's totally unacceptable to be tardy constantly. 经常迟到
staple - tape together, here means you use, wear, or eat a lot, very often, is necessarily in your daily life.主要部分。主题。
*Rice is the staple food in many Asian countries.
*Jeans and T-shirts are staple items in most kids' closets.
staple -major subject.主题
*Since when did information from tabloids become a staple of TV news? 八卦消息。。
reform -change to way are done. change. 改革，革新。"re" -有“否定”之意。 "form" -形状，形成。
*Economic reform take a long time, and it will take at least three years to see any improvement in the country.
*The tax system needs to be thoroughly reformed.
criticized -say something about someone or something in negative way. 批评，评估。
criticism (n) -批评。usually give bad comments.
*The government was heavily criticized for is unrealistic new policy.被严厉批评。。。不切实际的。
constructive criticism - is a good way to say something that help people to improve, get better. 建设性的批判。
*Please criticize what I wrote, so I can improve my writing. - (this is constructive criticism.)。
critic (n)- people who criticizing.评论家。
*This play received very good reviews from the critics.
slacks- pants, trousers. slacks is a relax, comfortable but look nice pants.
shocking - surprised.
shocking idea - an idea is surprised, not expected.
free of - don't have.
free of something - take something off that not bothering anymore.
*Since I free of my tie,I feel much relax now.
to push for something - fight or work hard for what you want, or get something done.
factor - reason. you make decision need to think many other factors.
practical - useful. 实用的，实际可行的。
*Their shoes are not flashy, but they are very practical for everyday life.
*Mom's suggestions are always objective and practical.
overalls (n) - a long pants that cover the top of body. 连身裤，连身工作服。
*Dad loves to wear his old overalls while working on his car.
overall (adj) - entire, whole, all. 整体的，全身的，全面的。
*Paula's overall job performance is above average.
fashionable - good looks and popular. 流行的，时尚的。 fashion -流行
*These magazines introduce the latest fashionable designs.
*The fashionable hairstyle made him look 10 years younger than his real age.
occasion - event, special event. 场合。
*Richard decided to save his nicest suit for special occasions.
*We met at an occasion last Christmas.
role - what you play, what you be. 角色。
went off to - went to.
outside of working - not at working.
casual - not formal. something you wear everyday and comfortable.
bell-bottom : the bottom of pants, the shape as a bell.喇叭裤管。
to come a long way - take a long way to develop and change till now.

Language Tips:
pants -裤子原本是俩件，一腿一个，拉上到腰际，再绑住。后来经过改良之后，仍然用复数，延至今日。
shirt / jacket / sweater -都是单数。
where are my pants?
There they are. 裤子的代名词也要记住用复数。
pant leg -裤管。
He rolled up his right pant lag. 卷起。。右裤管。
short pants -短裤
long pants-长裤。
pants - refer to "long pants" 指长裤。
shorts - refer to "short pants". 简称短裤。
I just love those shorts.
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look - 看。.此指appearance“造型，服装打扮。”
looks - （复数名词）指外表，外貌，也指人的容貌，面貌。
good looks - 指美貌，或身材的曼妙。no saying "bad looks".



Taking notes of study "StudioClassroom".