Sadly, pockets that actually work are incredibly difficult to find in women’s clothing.

As it turns out, this isn’t a new problem.

In the entirehistory of women’s fashion, the lack of pockets has always been a problem.

Woman with smartphone in pocket

But the problem goes back even further than the early 20th century.

Instead, early variations of today’s handbag were used.

That, right there, is the heart of the issue.

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