Pockets! And Why Women Don’t Have Them

(Host: Samantha) Ladies, do you ever feel frustrated by the lack of pockets in your clothes? Gentlemen, have you ever heard a woman friend complain about her pockets or been asked to stow a phone or a wallet for a companion? This phenomenon isn’t new. Since the introduction of the three-piece suit in the seventeenth century, men have had a near monopoly on pockets. Tune in this week to learn more about the origin of the pocket in western dress and to consider why women’s pocket game is so limited. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit:

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Pockets! And Why Women Don’t Have Them is an episode from Footnoting History by Footnoting History.

This episode is 13:41 long.

This episode was published on Aug 2, 2025.

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