What is "brothel creepers"

Usage examples of "brothel creepers".

Now in his late twenties and making a career out of unemployment, Neville had jettisoned the camphor bags and forced himself into his one suit, given his brothel creepers a coat of Kiwi, and wandered down to the Swan to present himself.

Three days to find the right size brothel creepers and drainpipes, another two for the long jacket with velvet collar.