Despite the snide remarks above, none of you know whether those ridiculous dresses originated in America or not. I'm sure you will see the same look anywhere by now.

I do know that doing that embroidery is a cottage industry in Ireland itself. The CEO of an Irish mutual fund told me so in a letter.

I believe that what we are seeing here is the world-wide influence of show biz. The flashy colors, the expense, the loudness, the emphasis on speed, and the overly-short dresses which accidentally expose the private parts.

It's cute when it's done right, but...