This document provides a history of women's trousers from the 6th century BC to the present. It discusses the evolution of trouser styles decade by decade, from wide leg styles in the 1920s popularized by Coco Chanel to skinny styles in the 1980s. The document also provides forecasts for trouser trends in upcoming years, predicting styles inspired by past decades as well as fabrics like lace, jacquard, and cotton. Colors are expected to include shades of red, blue, khaki, and slate gray, and prints may feature nature and pop art motifs.