Ever wonder why womenswear generally lacks ~functional~ pockets?
It is definitely as simple as you might think. If you even briefly consider women's roles throughout history and their fashion through the ages, you might already have a clear idea.
Looking back to the 17th and 18th centuries, women wore very large gowns and dresses, consisting of many layers. In these dresses, they did actually have pockets, though not the type you might expect. They had small bags tied to the layers under their skirts or around their waist to allow them to carry small items, though not always easily accessible.
Later, in the 19th and 20th century, the layers peeled away and a slimmer and sleeker silhouette was preferred. Pockets require extra fabric in a garment, which, even empty, still adds bulk to an outfit. Of course, filling those pockets would be even bulkier and thus ruin the sleek silhouette altogether! *Gasp* The horror! Not to mention, pockets were only needed to carry things such as keys and money and wallets, items no woman need find herself burdened with as these were symbols of independence, a liberty typically reserved for the men.
Of course, in the 21st century we know slim and sleek still dominate the design landscape as the desired look in today’s world, no matter how much the trends of inclusivity and individuality attempt to command. Even today with the female workforce continuously increasing, the pockets that are included in women's clothes are often shallow, tiny, or decorative! Style over function, right? WRONG. We can have both, no compromising necessary!
It’s taken a lot of thought and experimentation (fitting a smartphone into a dress pocket undetected is no small feat), but it’s absolutely worth the effort! After all, that’s what women have been asking for. Why else is it such a brag when you get to say, “It has pockets!”?
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