Why are bell bottomed trouser worn by bluejackets?
A. Bell bottomed trouser are large at the bottom because in days past sailors rolled up their pants legs for scrubbing decks. A larger leg at the bottom made it easier to roll the legs above the knees. Also, when landing a small boat, a bluejacket would jump into the surf to pull the boat onto the beach. Rolling up the trouser legs was an attempt to keep dry.
