Dec 05 2002
Pocketless
Why are most women’s clothes so utterly free of pockets?
Almost every day this week, I have wished for pockets, so I could just put my keys and money in them and wander the streets freely, like men get to do every day of their lives while merrily making more money than we do. Is it some kind of conspiracy on the part of fashion designers to keep us pocketless? After all, most of the great designers are men (though not all). Like chefs. I wonder why that is, when cooking and fashion are generally both perceived to be feminine?
Being pocketless, however, does give a girl an excuse to buy handbags. And I have almost as many as I have pairs of shoes. I even bought a new one to carry to my father’s memorial service, so not even death and despair can stop my accessorizing. Call me an accessories slut. And one who yearns for the freedom of pockets.
3 Responses to “Pocketless”
I just had this conversation on T-giving about how women’s clothes don’t have pockets. For years I’ve bought mens jackets and coats because they always have tons of pockets, particularly inside which are the BEST. I’m not a big purse person and am happiest when I have enough pockets in my coats not to have to carry a purse!
yeah, I’m not a fan of the bag/purse thing. Although I have a million. I mean, if you have to carry a bag, you might as well *like* the bag. And it might as well match the outfit too!
I hate pockets. My jacket has about six of them and it takes me five minutes to find which one the keys are in. If there are going to be pockets, there should only be TWO.
I’m also seriously annoyed that they are now putting pockets in SWEATPANTS. I’m wearing them to the gym, for crying out loud, wtf do I need pockets for? Change? A muffin? Grrr.