Etymology:
The term "bellbottoms" is derived from the resemblance of the flared pants to a bell-shaped skirt.
Meaning:
Bellbottoms are flared pants that widen significantly from the knee to the hem, forming a bell-like shape.
Origin:
The origins of bellbottoms can be traced back to the 17th century, when wide-legged pants were worn by sailors to provide them with greater freedom of movement on ships. In the 1960s, bellbottoms became popular among the counterculture and hippies due to their association with individuality and rebellion.
They gained widespread popularity in the 1970s, becoming a staple of disco fashion. Bellbottoms were often made of colorful fabrics with bold prints and were worn with platform shoes and other flamboyant accessories.
In the 1980s, bellbottoms fell out of fashion but experienced a brief revival in the 1990s and early 2000s. Today, bellbottoms continue to be occasionally worn as a retro fashion statement.
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