10 Possible Reasons Why Women's Clothing Still Lacks Proper Pockets
For too long, women have struggled to find garments with decent Pockets. Sometimes, they think they've struck the jackpot only to discover that the pockets were purely decorative rather than functional. I have always wondered why equal pocket access remained a dream. After much contemplation, I think I have uncovered ten possible reasons why pockets remain elusive in women's clothing.
1. Deep pockets would allow women to see how little they make in traditionally underpaid industries. This would lead to them demanding more pay, and we can't have that. Think of the economy!
2. When those in charge of pocket-making decisions were children, they read the book If You Give a Woman Pockets. The general plot reveals that should you budge an inch, a woman will make increasingly ludicrous demands. One memorable stanza goes, "If you give a woman pockets, she's going to ask for the vote. If you give her the vote, she's going to vote with her emotions." It's really in society's best interest that pockets and women don't mix.
3. A woman might use pockets to hide the fact that she's crossing her fingers. Think of what she might be lying about! Like when she says, "I love you," or, "I'm on birth control." It is best to keep the lying to a minimum by maintaining the pocket status quo.
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4. All women are witches when given the right tools. One of which is pockets. By some strange alchemy, pockets allow women to open an alternate dimension where no one is arguing about the most basic reproductive rights or if the main character in a popular franchise should be female.
5. Big Bag is paying lobbyists to stop pocket equality. If women have pockets, they might stop carrying large bags. This will cause the profits of Big Bag to decrease significantly.
6. The fashion regulators in Washington are older gentlemen who, for some reason, believe that babies are attached to their mothers by purses rather than umbilical cords. A woman who is demanding pockets is, therefore, fighting against her biological destiny.
7. Men fear women will no longer hold their clammy hands in public once they discover pockets' comforting, dry warmth. Plus, men can't be sure if other men who cross their path will know the woman with hands in her pockets is taken. How else will it be known that she is claimed? Pockets are only for women who are looking to cheat.
8. Pockets are the gateway fashion trend that leads to wearing pants. Once she wears a garment that accentuates her butt, men will think about her butt. Then she will think about her butt. The fashion overlords are simply guarding her purity when they deny ladies the roomy pockets that men have as a rule.
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9. Women will have easier access to pepper spray, making them harder to stalk. If you can't stalk them, how will they know you want to date them? Men will be afraid to ask a woman walking alone at night if she would like to go on a date because of pepper spray or other weapons. Which means they will never get married. Which means they will never have children. The population will decrease. Humans will go extinct—all this chaos because a few uppity women wanted real pockets.
10. Companies that have mass-produced clothing for the past 100 years don't realize how much women want pockets because they take their own for granted. Plus, they didn't know that pockets were very much in style for everyone until the 1920s. Oh no! Do they know? They are punishing us because of the vote, aren't they?
The 9 Best Jeans For Tall Women, Vetted By A 6-Foot-Tall Editor
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Ninety-eight percent of the time, I adore being tall (just under 6'1," to be precise). I love being able to see over most people in crowds, not feeling like I have to wear heels, being able to reach any shelf at the grocery store and not having to hem bridesmaid dresses. One of the few qualms I have about my height, however, is how hard it is to find pants that aren't comically short on me. Luckily, I've been able to try many pairs over the years to narrow down the nine best jeans for tall women, from flares you can actually wear with a heel to cropped silhouettes that look intentional (which any tall woman knows can be a struggle).
The Best Jeans for Tall Women at a Glance How We Chose the Best Jeans for Tall WomenGood news: It's never been easier to find jeans that fit taller frames. For the purpose of this story, we're considering anyone over 5'8" as tall (though the CDC reports that the average woman in America is just under 5'4".) Many brands offer longer lengths at a wide range of price points, and some retailers like Nordstrom even let you search its vast inventory by inseam length. Generally, "tall" jeans have an inseam of at least 32 inches, with a few longer pairs on this list reaching 35 inches. To compile this list, I dug through my denim collection and cherry-picked the pairs that I—as a tall woman myself—would highly recommend to my fellow tall women. I considered a variety of styles and price points, and consulted reviews to ensure other tall shoppers had similar experiences.
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Abercrombie & Fitch
These relaxed jeans from Abercrombie & Fitch are one of my absolute favorite pairs. Made with 99 percent cotton and 1 percent elastane, they fit true to size, but they are quite rigid (that 1 percent elastane isn't very noticeable, in my opinion). They're also very popular among Abercrombie reviewers, garnering a 4.4-star rating based on 233 reviews. As one happy shopper writes, "These are my favorite jeans! Seriously some of the best fitting jeans I've bought in a long time. I'm 5'10" and bought a size 27L and they are the perfect length and fit. They fit snug in the butt/high thigh and wide in the legs—which I what I was looking for. I want them in all the colors." While I can't wear them with any sort of heel, they do go just about to the floor in a high-top sneaker.
$90 at abercrombie & Fitch
Nordstrom
Though I'm not much of a skinny jeans person anymore, I've owned a few pairs of Hudson skinny jeans over the years and they're great for taller frames. The 34-inch inseam on this pair covers your entire ankle, and the cotton/polyester/elastane blend is stretchy and comfortable without veering into jeggings territory. As one happy reviewer writes, "I'm 6'1" and they are almost too long on me which never happens. Love it!! The back pocket is super flattering, the rise is perfect and this denim has the perfect amount of stretch without being too stretchy. Very comfortable to wear all day long. Highly recommend!" Because the rise is so high, those with waists that are significantly smaller than their hips and butt might be better off going down a size.
$195; $174 at Revolve
$185 at Nordstrom
Everlane
All too often when tall folks try to buy jeans billed as cropped, they're so cropped that they look a little silly (you shouldn't be able to see this much calf, right?). These beauties from Everlane hit at just the right point on the leg—right above your ankle. The two-tone, workwear-inspired style is made from a heavy, non-stretch cotton and features a button fly (which some might find annoying, but I find interesting and cool). Like all of Everlane's pieces, they also have an eco-friendly bent: The 100 percent organic cotton is made using crop rotation, cover crops and organic fertilizers instead of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, which means cleaner water, lower water usage, lower pesticide use, healthier soil and a safer working environment for cotton farmers.
$110; $88 at Everlane
Old Navy
You really can't go wrong with relaxed white jeans—no matter the season—and this pair from Old Navy is a total steal at $35. So-called "Secret-Smooth front pockets" hold you in comfortably, and the inseam is an impressive 34 inches. Reviewers praise the high quality (especially considering the price) and how they go with so many different tops and shoe options. Having worn them myself, I concur on both counts. "These jeans fit very well," writes one reviewer. "I'm 5'10," 230 pounds and about a size 16 tall. I have very long legs and Old Navy is always my go-to for jeans."
$35; $17 at Old Navy
Gap
Just because we're tall doesn't mean we don't want to wear pants with a little heel every now and then, you know? These '70s-inspired Gap flares are some of the longest jeans I've ever worn. In fact, a number of tall Gap reviewers say they're actually too long. Speaking of reviews, these beauties have 4.5-star rating based on almost 400 customers' input. One writes, "They are awesome! I'm 5'11 with very long legs and the tall are too long, which I LOVE! Wish they had other colors!" Made from 86 percent cotton, 13 percent recycled materials and 1 percent stretch, they're ultra-comfortable and super smoothing on any lumps or bumps you'd rather conceal.
$80 at gap
Universal Standard
I've long appreciated Universal Standard for its ultra-inclusive size range (all of its styles are available in sizes 00 to 40) and array of classic wardrobe essentials. Made with 90 percent cotton, 8 percent polyester and 2 percent elastane, these straight-leg jeans are flattering and go with pretty much everything in your closet. One 5'9" reviewer writes, "I ordered these because I really struggle to find jeans that cover my bottom, fit at the waist and have room for my thighs while also being the right length. I got these high-rise curve jeans in the black/gray and not only did they go on without a struggle, I was comfortable wearing them all day long! I like the darker color, but most importantly, I really loved the feel and comfort. So unusual to take a pair of jeans straight out of the bag, slip them on, and easily zip them up! The stretch was exactly right for me, with give where I needed it without sagging or falling down. I want more." Just be aware that reviewers (and Universal Standard itself) say to size down one for the best fit and that while you can machine wash them on a cold setting, the brand recommends hanging them to dry to keep them intact.
$118 at universal standard
levi's
When you think denim, you think Levi's, so it's no surprise the brand has excellent options for people of all shapes and sizes. This skinny pair in particular is a hit with taller customers. Per one Levi's reviewer, "I was so pleased to find a brand that had jeans for tall people! I'm 5,10" and got a size 27 with a 34" inseam and they fit so well and swept the floor! I'm so happy and will definitely purchase again!"
$70; $49 at Levi's
$70; $49 at Zappos
nordstrom
Rag & Bone is another designer denim brand that makes incredible jeans for tall women. Though you can't go wrong with any of its classic silhouettes and washes, I'm partial to this gorgeous, two-tone ecru pair with a 33-inch inseam. I've found that Rag & Bone jeans typically run true to size, so you should be fine ordering your normal, but because this particular pair is 100 percent cotton and quite rigid, don't expect it to stretch out too much.
$295 at rag & Bone
$295; $133 at The Outnet
zara
OK, I know that low-rise jeans are triggering to a lot of people (rightfully so, honestly), but this pair from Zara is far from the skin-tight, pubic bone-baring jeans of the early aughts. Yes, the rise is lower than many of the popular styles we see today, but the relaxed fit makes them feel much more 'borrowed from the boys' than 'borrowed from 2003 Paris Hilton.' Like many Zara jeans, they're also very long (the retailer has been a favorite of mine for years for its commitment to floor-skimming hemlines). My only gripe with Zara in general, really, is that their size range is behind the times, but hopefully they'll get hip to inclusive sizing before long.
$50 at zara
What to Consider When Buying Jeans for Tall WomenWhen shopping for jeans, tall women have to think about all the things anyone considers when shopping for jeans, just with the added consideration of inseam length.
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Inside NYDJ And QVC's Collaboration On New Marilyn Straight Adaptive Jeans Launch
NYDJ partnered with QVC to launch adaptive jeans for women.
NYDJLast month, popular home shopping channel QVC published a press release wherein the company announced a collaboration with clothing maker NYDJ in launching the latter's "first wheelchair-fit design jean" called the Marilyn Straight Adapt-Denim. The pants are described as "[making] stylish denim more accessible for millions of wheelchair users with adjusted fit points, including a higher back rise and lower front rise, flat seams, faux front pockets and woven tags." They feature elastic adjustment, a functional fly with snaps, and a pocket-free seat.
The jeans launched on the Spring into Fashion show airing on March 16.
"We [at NYDJ] are an inclusive brand. We have been inclusive since 2003, so we're over 21 years old now," Mark Peters, NYDJ's director of customer experiences and retail store operations, said to me in a recent interview via videoconference. "Within this inclusive world where we want everyone to feel confident and comfortable, we left out women. We had left out women who had these adaptive needs. Why this came to fruition is QVC started to curate their own house brands [and] really develop some adaptive solutions for shirts and pants and, as the national denim brand, we started to look around and clearly there are other companies doing adaptive things. We were like 'Why are we not doing this?' We really want to hold the fact we are here for every woman, so this was definitely a group of [disabled] women that we had not facilitated the fit they needed, and we wanted to step into that arena."
Peters, whose responsibilities include being NYDJ's on-air pitchman on QVC, explained NYDJ learned many disabled people buy clothing and alter them after the fact so as to accommodate their needs. Peters said it felt imperative to him and the team that people have access to something that already has adaptations built into the product, which he said not only shows empathy but also saves the wearer time, energy, and money. Peters went on to praise QVC as well, saying NYDJ's outreach to the disability community wouldn't have been possible without the help of the network. OVC, he said, is making a big push into adaptive wear and helped NYDJ "have a heightened awareness" and called the whole process "very fortuitous." Development time for the Marilyn Straight Adapt-Denim was about two years, which was heavily based on input and feedback from those in the disability community. NYDJ felt it crucial to not rush or make compromises, with Peters telling me the feedback "really opened our eyes to what was really needed in terms of how to adapt our design and still hold true to our niche and the market."
Peters noted the adaptive jeans are exclusive to QVC for now, but that NYDJ will carry them on its own website at some point in the future. In another nod to accessibility, he said QVC (and its sister network in HSN) have a wide audience that reaches into a lot of homes across the country, so raising awareness is easier. The convergence of adaptive clothing and home shopping truly does have strong pertinence to accessibility. Beyond the actual garments' features being analog technology unto itself, the fact QVC in particular is involved in this can be a boon for those who are homebound or otherwise immobile. To Peters' earlier point about people doing DIY alterations on their clothes, that may be inaccessible to many. What's more, that someone can watch QVC and order by phone or online indeed may be more accessible if they aren't able to get to a store to shop in-person. This is notable too since items are shipped directly to one's doorstep; the logistics of getting stuff home from a brick-and-mortar store can be a barrier for many disabled folks.
All told, NYDJ and QVC's partnership constitutes accessibility in more ways than one. Not only are they making clothing more inclusive, the fact they're available via home is inclusive and accessible in its own right.
"We wanted to support them [QVC] and we're very proud of that partnership because this is something they have done across multiple categories," Peters said of the collaboration. "They're making everything easier for people with any adaptive challenges and it's exciting to see that from their home goods to their clothing to their garden. They're making sure everybody has accessibility, and we're thrilled to be a part of that."
In QVC's press release, Peters made mention of the market opportunity.
"According to research from the US Census Bureau, an estimated 5.5 million people in the U.S. Use a wheelchair for mobility. When QVC approached NYDJ about creating a wheelchair-fit jean, we were excited by the opportunity. After all, that's who we are—dedicated to delivering timeless and on-trend fashion that empowers women to feel comfortable and confident—like her best self," he said. "This entire process from design and construction to fit testing was a collaborative effort with the disability community. We not only wanted to ensure style and comfort, but also a level of ease and independence. We believe everyone deserves inclusive fashion with styles and designs that make them feel seen. Ultimately, our goal is to live up to our number one core value of providing the perfect fit for women. Now, through Adapt-Denim, I'm proud to say that we are becoming a more inclusive brand!"
NYDJ conceived and created the new jeans by literally bringing in models from the disability community, with some having caretakers and others working independently. Peters said the team would interview them, asking probing questions about what their needs are and what ease-of-use meant to them in life. Peters shared an anecdote of one model he worked with saying he was asking the wrong question about how something felt because they literally couldn't feel anything on their legs. All these conversations proved integral to the jeans' development for NYDJ, with Peters saying their newfound knowledge will allow them to offer more things with seasonality and other factors in mind because the adaptive portion is understood. As mentioned, the jeans features elastic waistbands and no pockets in the back, since wheelchair users obviously are sitting where a traditional pocket would be. In addition, there's a loop system whereby it's more accessible for a person (or their caregiver) to lift the jeans up when putting them on. Materially, Peters noted the adaptive jeans are made with NYDJ's "most premium denim" like their others, but emphasized the adaptive jeans aren't more expensive. The jeans are priced at $89 whereas the company's similar products cost $120 depending on cut and how much denim is used.
"We didn't want to pass the costs on [to customers]," Peters said of keeping the price low for the adaptive jeans. "I've had people ask me 'Well, how do you do that?' I will tell you, we did it just because we wanted to give [women] the best experience as we get to jump into this new adaptive world. It was just important to us. That's how it manifested. All of that combined gives, again, this really beautiful ease of living and the whole sense of security [that this jean] is a quality premium piece that fits beautifully [and] has ease of accessibility."
Peters added NYDJ offers adaptive jeans in a variety of "gorgeous washes" and, in a nod to body positivity, offers sizes up to 28. There are "lots of options" for every woman to find their perfect pair, he said.
When asked about feedback, Peters said it has been "amazing" thus far. People are really appreciative that there are adaptive options out there, and are even more enthused at how major, nationwide brands like NYDJ and QVC have committed to delivering adaptive clothing. More broadly, Peters said it's his hope that this initiative "spur others to get involved" with accessibility and the disability community, adding he and his team is always open to continued feedback. NYDJ is known for its technology, Peters said, and the feedback garnered from the community will only evolve and improve upon the company's products going forward.
"I'm surrounded by fabulous women every day inside our own company, [who are] testing developing and creating," Peters said. "We want to make sure we live up to our commitment and be there for all women; this was one more step getting closer to that and we're very proud of it. I can't overemphasize how proud we are of our relationship with QVC because QVC and [Qurate Retail Group, owners of QVC and HSN], they really have made this initiative work—we were like-minded. It's from the heart for both companies that we were really pleased, not of ourselves, but really pleased there's more awareness and there is more opportunity to really mass-produce and get this [adaptive clothing] out there for the public. We're excited. I think the future will see more growth in this area and more feedback from the community and more options for everyone."
