Prudence Wade examines the centuries-old controversy surrounding women wearing trousers
During the 19th century, women in the US and UK were expected to wear big, billowing skirts – they were a sign of femininity and conservatism, as they didn’t show off the shape of ladies’ legs. Contrast this to men wearing trousers, which are easier to move around in. This isn’t to say women didn’t wear trousers at all. Sometimes they were worn for horse-riding, but even then, they were hidden underneath skirts – that’s how taboo the style was.
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