The Fashion-Based Theory From The Walking Dead That No One Is Talking About

Updated on 2/19/2017 at 1:00 PM

Nothing will stop us from trying to solve every mystery from The Walking Dead — including ones we discover all on our own, after hours of binge-watching the suspenseful series. For instance: have you noticed that the majority of female walkers roam around in maxi dresses? What's the deal there? Was there a shortage of pants before this virus spread, forcing them to rock the next-best comfy staple? We really need to know!

In reality, it's probably easier for the costume department to rip up and "walker-fy" a single piece rather than a full outfit. But we'll still hold out hope that one day, our question will be explained. Until then, take a look at the maxis taking over this apocalyptic world. Then see what life was like before walkers were everywhere.

Do You See What We See?

A Group Full of Maxi-Dress-Wearing Walkers, Headed Right This Way!

Question: Was There a Shortage of Pants Before This Apocalypse?

How Else Can We Explain This Post-Life Fashion Trend?

OK, Fine — Sometimes the Walkers Will Wear Maxi SKIRTS

A behind-the-scenes look at these modest costumes.

And Sometimes They'll Rock Floor-Length Nightgowns

Or Midi Dresses

Or Whatever Robe-Dress Hybrid This Thing Is

But For the Most Part, Maxi Dresses Are Pretty Popular

And They're Typically Paired With a Sweater or Top Layer

Who Knew Walkers Were Layering Pros?

Very Bohemian Chic

We Get It, Though — Maxis Work For Pretty Much Every Occasion

So It Makes Sense They'd Work For the Apocalypse, Too

They're Roomy Enough For Big Meals

They'll Keep You Cool in the Summer and Warm in the Winter

And They're Easy to Move In

Yet Most of the Non-Infected Females on This Show Rock Pants

(But When They Die? There's a Good Possibility They Will Reappear in a Maxi Dress — Walker or Not)

Pop Quiz: How Many Maxis Can You Spot in This Photo Alone?

Ahh — They're Everywhere!