These wide trousers extending from the waist to the ankles were popular in late 17th c. England
These became more popular in the late 19th century in the American West
... [DOC] [TLE] Breeches - Wikipedia [PAR] Breeches are an article of clothing covering the body from the waist down, with 
separate coverings for each leg, usually stopping just below the knee, though in 
some cases reaching to the ankles.