Trousers

[sumar]

I know it sounds like a daft question, but does anyone know when trousers were first invented? (invented is probably not the right word, but you know what I mean).
Did someone think them up, or was it gradual for the sake of comfort or convenience? I watch historical programmes on the tv and the first thing I look at is whether anyone is wearing something close to trousers in any particular era.
I'm presuming this is the correct place to put this question but maybe it should go in fashion! Anywa I'll give this a go first.
Thank you, Sue.

[27-steps]

Along the same lines,whats the difference between trousers,pants,or kets?

[vallaw]

No, Burton was the original full Monty.

[dave50]

I thought women might wear skirts to grant easy access for men to have sex with them....

[Mosaic]

Dave, that was just your mum's excuse.

[sumar]

Thank you all very much. So interesting! It's so strange that it should have been so long ago! I know they wouldn't have been as todays' and I always thought it had to have been for warmth, but I wouldn't have thought they'd have thought of wrapping legs seperately! Thanks again.

[keenonhist]

I think,dave50,you will find that men and women are about equal in wearing trousers,look at the people in your local high street or even T.V progs`Nearly every women have trousers.
keenonhist.