Hem and Her

MONDAY MUSE
Recommendation: Addie, TREND Staff Stylist

Economy got you down? Hemlines are also cascading down this fall season. During times of economic wealth skirt lines get higher. One would think that less money means less clothing, but there is significant evidence for hemlines rising with the economy.

This trend is called the "hemline index". Economist George Taylor created this theory. Although it was created in 1926, this theory still holds true through stock market lows and highs. In much of 2010's fall collections, the longer hemline either echoes the 1950s fitted dresses or 1970's maxi dresses.

There is an excellent article about this topic here.

Picture One : Prada Fall 2010
Picture Two: Oscar De La Renta Fall 2010