Bloomers, also known as drawers or pantalets, are a type of women's undergarments that were popular in the 19th century. They are loose-fitting and often have ruffles at the hemline. Other synonyms for bloomers include knickers, pantalettes, underdrawers, petticoat pants, and split drawers. Bloomers were a symbol of women's liberation and were worn as a form of activism during the suffrage movement. Today, they are still occasionally worn as part of vintage or retro fashion, but are mostly viewed as a relic of the past. Despite being out of style, the word "bloomers" remains a popular term used to refer to women's undergarments.