topic Re: Please Quit With the Side Pockets in Q Talk

Please Quit With the Side Pockets

Jacie — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:13:22 GMT

Yup, it's a first world problem.....

I was going to order a cute 1/2 zip fleece recently. I stopped my order when I realized here was yet another cute top that had "slit pockets". Please, get some clothing without these things!

Do you honestly think we are all running around with runny noses? needing to "put a tissue in the pocket"?

From Kim Gravel, Joan Rivers, Denim and Company and I could go on, all seem to think this is some kind of necessity! Please stop adding these darned pockets to every garment!

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geezerette — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:15:05 GMT

To each his (or her) own.

I don't buy anything like that without pockets. 🤷‍♀️

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SharkE — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:16:04 GMT

Bah humbug! I want all jackets, sweaters, etc. to have

big pockets. Won't order a cardigan unless it has at least side pockets prefer those deep pockets.

Handy.

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wagirl — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:23:44 GMT

Sorry---am a pocket fan too.

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skatting44 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:37:09 GMT

Fine with me to have variety . Some pockets after laundering don't lay flat .Many items I do prefer pockets .

I am sick of the " singing " and "dancing " by the Hosts and Rep's abt a garment having pockets .

Quit with all the sing song talk altogether .

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DrakesMomma — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:42:03 GMT

I also don't like pockets on tops. I seldom use them.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:42:30 GMT

Anything that acts as a jacket, whether it be zip-up, button-up, or 1/2 zip pullover, IMO, should have pockets. The cardigans I wear, which have no closure, I don't want pockets on. But, vive la difference.

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loriqvc — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:45:46 GMT

I'm fine with (and often want) pockets on items that are likely to serve as outerware at times, such as fleece tops and sweatshirts. I absolutely don't understand them on items such as blouses—who needs to store things in a blouse? Do people really put things in those pockets where they would be so bulky and noticeable? It's already unattractive that the seaming for the pockets is so visible and distracts from what would otherwise be a nice, polished look.

(And as a side note, I absolutely hate chest pockets on all tops. I have never met a woman who would use them and they never look good.)

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qbetzforreal — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:46:17 GMT

I rather like pockets.

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Carolina925 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:55:18 GMT

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We rescue cats — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:59:47 GMT

Another vote FOR pockets! Beyond a tissue, I usually need one for a phone in the event I don't want to carry a purse.

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Krimpette — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:02:55 GMT

I much prefer to have pockets! Side or otherwise! And yes, I do carry a tissue around all the time.

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Jersey Born — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:22:14 GMT

@Jacie - What a surprisingly, very interesting post. So many of us have varied opinions on pockets. I guess I am not interested in pockets unless they are on a blazer, jacket, a coat, or a Chanel style of cardigan. I don't look for pockets on dresses or on skirts, or on shirts, or blouses, or tunics.

We all have different likes and needs from the plethora of responses to your thread. I carry a handbag with me outside at all times, which is the size of a small valise (LOL), so I don't need pockets on my clothing, generally speaking.

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msgb — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:59:38 GMT

Like Got Pockets.

But to each his own.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:50:10 GMT

@Jacie

I've mentioned this before, but it bears repeating ....

Several years ago, my employer brought in the Beverly Hills Police Dept to give a lecture on women's safety and self-defense. (Two women had recently been mugged in a "safe" parking structure).

One of the most surprising comments they made was to NEVER put your car keys in your handbag. Ever. Put them in your POCKET.

Too many women were carrying those handbags with two straps, using the short handles and letting the shoulder strap dangle.

They called those bags a purse-snatcher's favorite handbag.

Here's why ...

if you're carrying a handbag in the crook of your elbow, and the other strap dangles, you are setting yourself up. A purse snatcher could run up behind you and shove you to the ground. You would push out your arms to block your fall to the ground. The snatcher could grab your long strap of your bag and run like crazy.

By the time you got to your feet, they were on the next block and not only did they have your wallet and phone with all your info, but also your car keys! They could immediately drive to your home and access it before you've even given the police your statement.

If this happened and you had your keys in your pocket, at least you could drive home and call your credit card companes, etc, to report stolen cards.

It's NEVER a good idea to have your wallet, phone and keys all in one place.

Yes, this is a long reply, but I always want to pass this on to women.

And THAT is why I always need a garment with pockets.

If you don't want them, buy something else.

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World Traveler — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:41:32 GMT

Love side pockets! Very handy and a quick, easy place to grab my keys or Kleenix, etc.

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cheriere — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:43:06 GMT

I like pockets in most things. However, I do prefer to not open their seams (like in blazers) for a sleeker look sometimes.😃❤️

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:48:27 GMT

I dont buy unless jackets, pants, jeans and some sweaters have pockets. There is a little something for everyone. To ask designers to quit making something because you dont want it is absurd. Ask them for more choices without pockets.

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Jeletta — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:34:57 GMT

For me, I can't stand designers putting pockets in all the pants esp loungewear pants. Pockets look horrible (IMO) on dresses and dressier pants. If you are at work or a nicer event, are you really bulging your pockets out by putting stuff in them? Highly doubt it. I"m also tired of the hosts and vendors acting like they can't even walk around their houses without being attached to their phones and needing a place to put them in their PJ's. Often, I'm interested in a piece of clothing and as soon as I see the pockets, I'm out. On JEANS or something like that, yes, but most other things it's a NO BUY for myself.

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RespectLife — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:55:49 GMT

I don't care for pockets myself. Never use them. I have a very short torso and they always seem to fall in the wrong place.

Having said that....I would never expect any clothing line to 'quit' anything just because it is not my preference.

I'm pretty sure I am not the only one they are designing for!