Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Pockets

Lynn complains that women's clothes often have no pockets.  And, when they do, the pockets are often ridiculously small.  I assume the lack of pockets is meant to avoid modifying the body shape an onlooker sees when looking at a woman.  That female human shape, often called an "hourglass", with its characteristic top, small waist and hips is an eye-catcher for men.


Lynn said today that thrusting a finger into women's pockets often shows that no more than half the length of an index finger will fit in.


I usually have what I need in my various pockets, often with one or two still empty and available.


I realize that carrying a purse can make having quite a number of items handy.  Using Duckduckgo showed that the history of pockets and carrying bags is complex and goes way back.