Ever Wondered Why Women's Clothes Don't Have Pockets? Here's A Clear Explanation Why

And fake pockets are just the worst!

Sophia

• Published in Interesting
• November 26, 2022

In the times before, women’s clothing did not have any pockets. It first sounds unfair because they are just pockets after all… what is with all the gender discrimination?

Most people would so easily just create a conclusion from just that. But there’s a historical explanation as to why the fashion industry in the old times did not– and some other details too.

Pockets were only added to men’s clothing by tailors in the 17th century. Women also had some sort of pockets, however by that time, the only “pockets” considered for women were in the form of a pouch tied around their waist, but here’s the thing, it was under 3 layers of clothing, which was hard to reach.

TikTok user and video content creator @dougiesharpe, also known as “fact guy”, shared some historical nuggets of wisdom about why women’s clothing did not have any pockets before. As you watch the TikTIk video, you will understand that this case is more than just women’s clothing having pockets.

This part of clothing opens the door to knowing and acknowledging women’s rights, the suffrage movement, revolutions, and many more important events. Who knew pockets, as little as they can be, could be such a big part of history, especially to women?

@dougiesharpe just making useful content out there, kudos!

He shared that the people in the handbag industry had something to do with this case of why women’s pockets did not have any pockets back then. He then quotes Christian Dior in a very intriguing saying.

Pockets before were not really the kind of pockets we think of now. They were pouches, a separate part, which is surprising.

So, pouches is equal to pockets in the middle ages?

Well, they wore dresses with many layers before, maybe pockets weren’t ideal with the “dress code”?

And we know for a fact that women’s clothing or dresses before were heavy. Isn’t that good enough a reason to have pockets?

Well, pockets are supposed to be accessible. They are clothing compartments after all.

Poor kid…couldn’t reach her own pocket.

Thankful to that tailor who thought that pockets were a NEED.

Finally, a clothing evolution!

Women really had to bring something conveniently...

But it was hard without pockets.

Surely someone carries something? Isn’t that a good reason?

They were starting to get scared of women having pockets. That could have been a statement.

Just a pocket, saving and giving women rights!

Never underestimate a pocket and how it was a starter to give justice to women’s suffrage.

Still funny and amazing to think that this all started because they didn’t see pockets as a need for women.

What people before did not see: pockets suits women!

Can we call this the pocket revolution?

Show them pockets off, ladies!

Now, the fashion industry enters the picture…

Pockets now became a fashion statement.

See how pockets were so useful.

Not only functional, but it’s essential!

Just another win for women.

Keep those smiles, ladies!

But there were still days that the no-pocket clothing made a return.

1950’s fashion without the pockets, was it a downgrade or a break?

It was time to shine for the handbag industry.

One of the greatest collaborations in the fashion industry.

You can watch the Tiktok video here:

Never underestimate how little something or anything is. It could be just a speck of dust, a scratch on wood, a button on a shirt, anything at all because it might cause a revolution someday.

Who knew pockets could become a big part of the history of how women fought for their rights?

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Sophia