Why women’s pants don’t have pockets It is amazing that so many women’s pants have fake pockets. As phones getting bigger and bigger women’s pockets are getting invisible just for show.

 Many articles and rants are written online about the problems with women’s clothing that lacks utility and pockets. Pudding actually went as far as to measure both men’s and woman’s jean pockets. He found that women’s pockets are on average 48% and 6.5% smaller than those of men. It’s amazing that even in this age of smart homes and artificial intelligence, women still struggle to find a decent pocket in their clothing.

Pockets = Gender Equality

Why women’s pants don’t have pockets becausePockets are a sign of freedom, and historically women have not had this much freedom. Prior to the 17th century, all people carried their small belongings in bags, even men. In the 17th century, women had pockets, but men had no access to them. The only way women could access their pockets was to tie them on.

The Rationalist Dress Society was formed in 1891. This led to a movement for more practical clothing for women. Its mission was lobbying against restrictive clothing such as corsets and to advocate for more comfortable and functional options for women. Women didn’t get pockets until WWII, and this was because they had previously worked in the same jobs as men.

We continue to perpetuate stereotypes that women are objects of desire and worry more about their appearance than about their rights as equal citizens of society. Is it possible to make pockets while still creating beautiful garments? The fashion industry has a clear reason to keep women’s keys and wallets out of their pockets and in their bags.

If women have pockets then who will buy hangbags

Fashion is all about making money. Accessories are a great revenue source for fashion with high margins. The purse industry, valued at 8 billion dollars is not about to go away.

Pockets Ruin the Female Silhouette

Christian Dior, an iconic designer, proclaimed the sexism behind pockets in 1954. He stated, “Men have pockets for stuff, women for decoration.” This argument has been held up 70 years later. Why are pockets still considered a great way to divide the gender of clothing? This could be because the male-dominated fashion industry is still focusing on aesthetics more than function. Men design the clothes and their main focus is not on form and function but on how the fabric drapes the body.

We continue to perpetuate stereotypes that women are objects of desire and worry more about their appearance than about their rights as equal citizens of society. Is it possible to make pockets while still creating beautiful garments? The fashion industry has a clear reason to keep women’s keys and wallets out of their pockets and in their bags.

Design advancements in the 17th century allowed for more traditional pockets to be constructed, but they were mainly added to men’s clothing.

The fashion of women became more complicated and less functional. This meant that women couldn’t hide their pouches as easily beneath their clothing, so they’d carry their belongings around in a garment called a reticule (an early version of the purse).

According to researchers, this trend is due to the increasing disparity in the social roles of women and men. Women worked in the household, while men worked more outside of the home. Designers didn’t believe women needed pockets because they had less independence and were more responsible outside the home. All money, documents, and keys were carried by men (to the patriarchy). They were also the only ones who could afford to wear functional clothing.

Women didn’t start to take back their pockets until the 20th Century.

Because the male-led design and manufacturing industries didn’t allow it, Suffragettes and their support would make their own pockets. In 1910, the “Suffragette suit”, which had six pockets, became very popular among people who demanded rational clothing. The Suffragette movement was united by the demand for functional clothing (especially pants) in addition to the right of voting.

Women filled the roles of men who were deployed during World Wars II and III.

They were able to work for their own money and had the independence they needed. This was evident in their clothing. To avoid injuries at work and assert their financial independence, they started to wear large pockets in their trousers.

The 1940s saw the end of the world wars. Women’s fashion featured feminine silhouettes and body-hugging styles. Handbags were a huge industry that displaced pockets. They aren’t completely returned back.

Pockets have been associated throughout history with periods of greater equality and women’s rights. Pockets are associated with authority and autonomy. If you find it difficult to slip your phone into your pocket, you are part of a centuries-long struggle.

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