Pockets

Reason for choice of subject

–They are 31 but can be overlooked by consumers and designers.

Pockets in men's clothes

–Men started to wear 32 in the 18th century.–A 33 sewed pockets into the lining of the garments.–The wearer could use the pockets for small items.–Bigger pockets might be made for men who belonged to a certain type of 34

Pockets in women's clothes

–Women's pockets were less 35 than men's.–Women were very concerned about pickpockets.–Pockets were produced in pairs using 36 to link them together.–Pockets hung from the women's 37 under skirts and petticoats.–Items such as 38 could be reached through a gap in the material.–Pockets, of various sizes, stayed inside clothing for many decades.–When dresses changed shape, hidden pockets had a negative effect on the 39 of women.–Bags called ‘pouches’ became popular, before women carried a 40.