Stanton and her friend and neighbor Amelia Bloomer “at once joined me in wearing the new costume,” Miller recalled. Bloomer, a temperance activist and abolitionist, had launched a newspaper ...

As Amelia published patterns and pictures for her readers (and because she also wore the garb for many years), the garment came to be known as "the Bloomer Costume." "When I saw what a furor I had ...

“We had tons of costumes at home that we’ve outgrown ... “Vinegar Tom,” and successfully snagged bloomers along with Riot Grrrl gear to match the 90s punk theme of the play.