Bloomer \Bloom"er\, n. [From Mrs. Bloomer, an American, who sought to introduce this style of dress.] 1. A costume for women, consisting of a short dress, with loose trousers gathered round ankles, and (commonly) a broad-brimmed hat.
2. A woman who wears a Bloomer costume.
And Verity claims to be "a late bloomer" just like the once-staid agency he heads.
The president is "a late bloomer," says one analyst.