Amelia Bloomer was herself an editor of the first women’s newspaper, The Lily. She used her paper to gently upbraid the Seneca County Courier writer for supporting dress reform, but not women ...

Editor’s note: A pair of pants causes a stir in society’s attitude toward women. Amelia Bloomer was not a proper lady. In fact, Amelia Bloomer thought proper ladies were silly. She thought it ...

as the fad dates back to 1850 when the silhouette was invented as a practical solution for women's health and comfort — eventually grabbing the attention of famed suffragette Amelia Bloomer.