When did women start wearing pants

[onceoza]

At an upcoming auction, they have a three piece outfit consisting of a vest, pants, and a knee length jacket that has a bakelite buckle in the back. So when were the first woman's pantsuits?

 

[Jonathan]

Is there a pic?

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Agree that pics will help - bakelite buckles can easily be added to anything, they can't be used alone to date things. From your description, there are many eras your outfit could be from..

 

[pauline]

The Victorian ladies worn pants for climbing up mountain. Wore a long skirt to hide them until they got to the mountain when they pop behind a large rock to do the quick change.
(did they also wear a corset! )