Thanks to the sewing machine, the paper pattern, and affordable fabrics, the working classes could finally, feasibly, dress like high societyeven if they were now only permitted to do so after work hours
Between sincere and well-meaning parties, the very fact that the disagreement exists in the first place must be due to a difference in the priors that informed the formation of the conviction
Its ability to flatter diverse body types, adapt to any occasion, and remain timeless makes it an essential piece in any wardrobe
It stands to reason that people who assume that the dress was illuminated by blueish, cool daylight (and mentally subtract as much) would see it as white and gold, whereas people who assume a warm, yellowish artificial light source would see it as black and blue
Now, everyone from celebrities to influencers has been seen sporting cargo pants