These days, pants are our garment of choice. But for years, our ancestors draped themselves in tunics, robes, and gowns, until someone decided they were tired of having the wind up their skirt. So, what prompted the change? When, exactly, did two-legged trousers become a thing?
“The invention of bifurcated lower body garments is related to the new epoch of horseback riding, mounted warfare and greater mobility,” Beck and Wagner write in a recent paper outlining their findings. They believe the pants, which are straight-fitting and have a wide crotch suitable for straddling, are predecessors to the riding trousers worn today. Along with the pants, the graves also contained horse-riding gear like bridles, whips, and horse tail.
Fashion is constantly evolving from season to season and therefore it’s inevitable that among all the awesome fads and great new styles, a few horrific trends pop-up. And it’s always the worst trends that not only stick around the longest, but also make appearances in retro Facebook albums. We’ve taken a look back at the ten worst trends of the past decade.
