Forget Hemlines. Mom Jeans Are Now an Economic Indicator.

Tags: Booms and Busts

06/03/2021 Douglas French

Many have long speculated that there is a correlation between economic prosperity and the length of women’s hemlines. But perhaps it’s now “mom jeans,” with their high waists and ample fit, that indicate the true state of the economy.

Original Article: “Forget Hemlines. Mom Jeans Are Now an Economic Indicator.“

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