Simple observation — why do women’s clothes come with tiny pockets, fake pockets, decorative pockets… or no pockets at all?
It’s a big deal. Why?!
Why do I have to carry my purse everywhere just to hold my phone or a credit card? Why is it so hard for designers to add proper pockets to women’s pants the way they do for men’s? Is this something we need to start a movement for?
I remember the day I found leggings with four real pockets. Two side pockets. Two zippered pockets. I was ecstatic. This is exactly what I wanted - convenient, secure, comfortable. I was fully ready to pay extra for them. And, of course, they were more expensive than the usual ones.
When did functional pockets become a luxury item?
Though it seems like a small thing, it annoys me. Why is functionality negotiable in women’s clothing?
We celebrate dresses with pockets like we’ve won the lottery. “It has pockets!” becomes a selling point. Why are dresses with pockets rare in the first place? These are everyday inconveniences we don’t question. We adjust. We carry bags. We work around it.
And don’t get me started on fake pockets. Beautiful pants. Perfect fit. And then comes stitched-shut decorative pockets. Why? Who decided decoration matters more than utility?
Or those tiny activewear pockets near the waistband that can hold… what exactly? Half a lip balm? One finger? Maybe half of a credit card if I’m lucky?
It’s funny, but it’s also telling.
Men can step out with just their phone and wallet. Women? We automatically reach for a bag. Because we’ve been designed around aesthetics first, function second.
Modern women work, commute, travel, run errands, lift weights, manage homes, lead meetings and we still can’t reliably carry our own phone without extra accessories.
And why does my husband have deeper pockets than I do? Literally.
Pockets are not a luxury. They are independence stitched into fabric.
Maybe it sounds dramatic. But small design choices reflect bigger assumptions. If clothing is evolving with modern women, utility should not be optional.
So yes, I will continue celebrating real pockets like small victories. And I will absolutely pay for them.
Do you resonate with this? Tell me about the moment you found that one perfect pair with actual usable pockets.
Signing out,
Sana
I know women that ignore anything without good pockets 🤣
i have read this somewhere that it was done so that women have to by handbags to carry stuff. So basically they wanted to give us this pain for their comfort🙃