Overheard

"Theory: The reason that faded, worn-looking clothes are in right now is the same reason that palor was in in the 18th century -- clothing has become very cheap and of high quality, so if you can look like your clothes are 'worn,' you stand out."

WHO: Me
AND: And folks who were pale were considered sexy because it was rare that someone could stay out of sunlight in a time when manual labor was such a part of almost every person's existence.