I knew that 18th and 19th century women wore separate pockets under their skirts. I have a friend who is an anthropologist and she does 18th c. historical reenactments and I have seen her embroidered pockets.

I have been wondering lately how we got out of the habit of those oh-so-helpful accoutrements. Especially as I hear my friends reply to clothing compliments with “Thanks! It has pockets!”

I bought some new, linen, work pants at Old Navy recently and was delighted to realize there are pockets deep enough to hold my phone without it falling out on the floor when I need to stoop down for something. I wear a Japanese style apron when I do yard work simply to give myself big pockets. Pockets are useful. Frankly, pockets rock.

I found this article and this other article that I find believable. There are others. But, they are pretty politicized and I don’t really buy it. I find “That just isn’t cute.” to be more believable.