The History of Women's Trousers (2)

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.

Info Cloud
Hi, friends. Let’s take a look at a very simple word today – look.
Now I don’t mean the verb look but the noun look.
So Steve, do you know what the preferred look for this summer is?
Ha, Ken, that’s a great example of how to use “look” as a noun when it refers to a distinctive manner of dress or fashion.
A singer might change her outfit several times in a concert, and each outfit would be a different look.
And no, Ken, I have no idea what the preferred look for this summer is.
Not important.
Now if we use… “looks,” plural, it has a different meaning.
It just means the appearance of something.
You might like the looks of a place when you first see it.
But looks can be deceiving.
Good point.
So don’t be fooled by the looks of something.
Now a person may also have good looks.
And “looks” here refers to his or her physical appearance, especially when it’s pleasing.
Right.
We can’t say somebody has bad looks – only good looks.
And good looks generally refers to one’s facial appearance, like a movie star has good looks.

Language Lab
practical adj.實用的, 實際可行的
practical plans, methods etc are likely to succeed or be effective in a situation
- Mom's suggestions are always objective and practical.
媽媽給的建議可觀有實用
- Their shoes are not flashy, but they are very practical for everyday life.
他們的鞋子雖然不花俏, 但每天穿是很實用的

overalls  [plural]  n. 連身褲, 連身工作服
a pair of pants with an extra piece attached that covers the chest and has straps that go over the shoulders
- Dad loves to wear his old overalls while working on his car.
overall  adj. 整體的，全身的，全面的
including everyone or everything
- Paula's overall job performance is above average.

fashionable adj. 流行的，時尚的
 currently popular
- These magazines introduce the latest fashionable designs.
- The fashionable hairstyle made him look 10 years younger than his real age.

occasion n.場合
a special event or time;
an important social event or ceremony:
- Richard decided to save his nicest suit for special occasions.
- We met at an occasion last Christmas.


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