For years, people have been watching how the hemlines of women's skirts and dresses rise and fall. This is not because they are interested in fashion or anattractive pair of legs. It actually has to do with a country's economic standing. _(1)_ This means the shorter the skirt, the better the economy. This belief, known as the hemline theory, was taken seriously for many years beginning in the 1920s. One reason it held true was that when times were good, fabric producers charged more for their materials, causing designers to cut costs by raising hems. _(2)_ However, times have changed. With so many different styles of dresses and skirts available, it is next to impossible to rely on the hemline theory anymore. _(3)_ It just means there's a new theory that rings true, and it's called the basics theory. _(4)_ When times are good, people spend more money and take morerisks with their wardrobe. If a new fashion trend becomes popular and sticks, it shows that people are in a good position to dish out some extra money on adaring new outfit. _(5)_
(A) Another reason was that during that time, when real silk stockings were worn, women wanted to show off when they could afford them and cover upwhen they couldn't. (B) Many news organizations have reported that people can tell whether the economy is doing well or not by the length of women's hemlines. (C) Although the theories have changed, miniskirts still seem to indicate that the economy is sitting pretty, as are the women wearing them. (D) Yet, this does not mean fashion and economics are no longer connected. (E) Now, when times are rough, people are generally only willing to buy basic pieces to replace the worn out ones in their wardrobe.
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