Trousers

A pair of trousers – definition of a pair of trousers by The Free Dictionary. A pair of trousers – definition of a pair of trousers by The Free Dictionary. What is the collective noun of trousers? The Collective noun for shirts, trousers, and skirts will be a bundle of clothes, a closet of clothes. […]

the early hours of the morning. Why do we say the wee hours? Wee hours mean the early hours of a day, or the period immediately after midnight. They are called so because the word ‘wee’ in present-day English means ‘very small or tiny’. As these hours are the beginning of the new day they […]

Consider a collared tee, especially for casual work environments. Generally, however, a shirt is the best way to look stylish in slacks. First up, white shirts are always a classic choice, although they’re often not the best choice. Are slacks formal or casual? formal pantsAs slacks are formal pants you can expect that mainly slacks […]

Why is Australia called Oz? The word Australia when referred to informally with its first three letters becomes Aus. When Aus or Aussie, the short form for an Australian, is pronounced for fun with a hissing sound at the end, it sounds as though the word being pronounced has the spelling Oz. What do locals […]

bubs. Contributor’s comments: The word “bubs” was short for “babies”. When I went to primary school in Mornington, Victoria (1960-67), “Babies” or “Bubs” was the word used for the prep year kids at the Catholic School. In the State School, the equivalent term was “Preps”. What is Australian slang for baby? rug rat (slang) littlie […]

Scissors is a plural noun. Scissors are two handheld blades fastened together that are used for cutting things. Scissors are usually referred to in the plural or as a pair of scissors. Is it correct to say scissor or scissors? In Modern English, scissors has no singular form. A pair of pairs of scissors. Scissors […]

The Mandarin Chinese word changshan is cognate with the Cantonese term chèuhngsàam (長衫). This was then borrowed into English as “cheongsam.” What is traditional Chinese wear called? The Hanfu, Zhongshan suit (Mao suit), Tang suit, and cheongsam (qipao) are the four most distinctive types of traditional Chinese clothing. What are Chinese pants called? KuKu (simplified […]

Rubbish is a synonym for garbage or trash. The word is more commonly used by speakers of British English than by speakers of American English. What is garbage called in the UK? In British English, rubbish is the usual word. Garbage and trash are sometimes used in British English, but only informally and metaphorically. What […]

So let’s start here. Look at the length of the jeans: This style of jeans should hit around your ankle bone, no matter your height. Longer than ankle length with a straight leg jean is going to hide your ankle and go right into your shoe, which gives a blocky leg look. How do you […]

Five ways to wear trainers on a night out Mesh bodysuit, bralet and relaxed-fit jeans. Checked A-line / mini skirt and plain tee. Little black dress (or playsuit) and denim jacket. Black jumpsuit and statement jacket. One-colour wrap / skater dress. Can I wear trainers to a night club? For clubbing, yes you can wear […]

“Genghis Khan didn’t invent pants. However, because the Mongol warriors wore pants and were basically taking over Asia and ultimately moved into Europe, these sorts of things ultimately spread,” Ms. Hohmann told Global Atlanta. What did the Mongols invent? The blast furnace improved European metal production, the triangular plow revolutionized agriculture, and gunpowder was responsible […]

The first modern Western woman to wear pants in public was likely Fanny Wright in the early 1800s. When did females start wearing pants? In 1851, early women’s rights advocate Elizabeth Smith Miller introduced Amelia Bloomer to a garment initially known as the “Turkish dress”, which featured a knee-length skirt over Turkish-style pantaloons. Who wore […]

Pteruges formed a defensive skirt of leather or multi-layered fabric (linen) strips or lappets worn dependant from the waists of Roman and Greek cuirasses of warriors and soldiers, defending the hips and thighs. What did Gladiators wear around their waist? A subligaculum was a kind of undergarment worn by ancient Romans. It could come either […]

Pants-wearing became an everyday affair in Europe during the eighth century, after the fall of the Roman Empire, “when the continent fell under the rule of warriors who fought from horseback — the knights,” Turchin explained. “So wearing pants became associated with high-status men and gradually spread to other males.” When did pants become popular? […]

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 1963 She’s probably the most memorable fashionable first lady in history, and it’s easy to see why. Which First Lady had the best style? According to fashion lovers, the best dressed First Lady is none other than Michelle Obama, securing 64% of the votes. Who is the most elegant First Lady? Jacqueline […]

The word comes from the name of a stock figure in the commedia dell’arte, a form of Italian comic theater popular throughout Europe from about the 16th to the mid-18th century. Pantalone, as he was called, was a greedy, lecherous, scheming old man who often ended up being duped and humiliated. What does pants mean […]

Pants-wearing became an everyday affair in Europe during the eighth century, after the fall of the Roman Empire, “when the continent fell under the rule of warriors who fought from horseback — the knights,” Turchin explained. “So wearing pants became associated with high-status men and gradually spread to other males.” When did wearing pants become […]

Roman soldiers wore a linen undergarment. Over this they wore a short-sleeved, knee-length woollen tunic. Romans originally believed that it was effeminate to wear trousers. However, as their empire expanded into territories with colder climates, soldiers were allowed to wear leather, skin-tight trousers. Why did Roman soldiers not wear pants? There were no particular hygienic […]

Eleanor Roosevelt became the first First Lady to appear in trousers at a formal function, presiding over the Easter Egg Roll in 1933 wearing riding trousers, a consequence of not having time to change after an early morning ride. Who was the first woman that wore pants? Which Woman First Wore Pants? Elizabeth Smith Miller […]

We use the phrase “wear your heart on your sleeve” in a casual way to say that we are showing our intimate emotions in an honest and open manner. Is wearing your heart on your sleeve a good thing? When taking everything into account, it would seem that, in general, it is healthier to wear […]