Before the internet, buying clothes was difficult. If you liked something your friend had, you’d have to go down to the local JC Penney and try to find the exact same thing in your size. Now there’s Amazon, which allows people all over the world to dress alike without any hassle (or even leaving the house). That’s exactly why basically every meteorologist in the United States is wearing the same form-fitting dress on TV. Why this dress? According to reports, it fits strict guidelines and it’s only $23. (Think about that next time you imagine doing the weather on TV will net you millions.)
Tech Insider reports that the dress’s popularity blew up after a link to its Amazon page was posted to a group for female meteorologists looking for something to wear on TV. If you didn’t know that such a group would ever be needed, you’re one of the many millions of Americans who have no idea that meteorologists have to follow a lot of strict rules when they’re on air. Check it out:
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Tech Insider chatted with one of the meteorologists in question to get the details on why such a dress is so popular:
Shelby Hays, a KOCO Meteorologist from Oklahoma told Tech Insider that many female meteorologists are subject to a strict dress code for what they can and cannot wear on air. Patterns are considered “too busy” and there are often regulations on sleeve length or style, Hays told us. She says she buys her own clothes, admitting she sometimes gets flack from viewers if she repeats outfits too frequently.
Who’s out there emailing meteorologists about what they’re wearing? I know that everyone needs a hobby, but if yours is calling out your local weather person on their wardrobe, it may be time to pick up basket-weaving or rock collecting.
The dress was posted to the group a month ago and it’s been selling like crazy since. Now there’s even a collage of local meteorologists wearing the dress in a variety of colors as they tell viewers exactly how much the rain is going to mess up their day.
Unfortunately, the dress has proven so popular that people who fall in love with it won’t be able to buy it until after the holidays are over. The good news, however, is that the other famous dress of 2015 is ready for shipping now.
(Via Tech Insider)
