Hilarious!
Over these long years there have been rare moments where a womans blouse with useless, symbolic folds over teeny, pockets have caught my attention. Yes, my thinking went something like 'strange, why such tiny pockets...?' But beyond that not a lot of attention given.
Your ten excellent points, not withstanding; the matter needs further study.
Its a fair conclusion to observe that old European culture, you know, way back, still has its visual impacts upon society. Goes without saying that this culture was the stuff of brain addled royalty, 'let em eat cake', laudanum absorbing philosophers and the then 'influencers...' It's a bit of a wonder that we aren't more screwed up than we already are!
Thanks for the fun read.