One thing that I was reminded of - as much as men get along with just their pockets, they often do so by relying on the women in their lives to carry things.
Women get grief for carrying too many things in their purses, but then somebody needs a bandage or a painkiller or a pen or a plastic bag or one of the other things a woman might have, and the purse saves the day.
And then the woman gets grief for carrying too many things again, even as that turned out to be necessary.
On the other side, my trans son is now thrilled that he doesn't need to prioritize his phone choice by what will fit into his pockets any more - any phone will fit now.
Avery, would you consider doing an episode on petite clothing / clothing for short folks? The plus sizes episode was fantastic, and made me think a parallel-but-of-course-different dive into the origins of petite clothing lines and all the fraught nonsense around sourcing and sizing clothes for shorter/smaller people also would be fascinating. Shopping for clothes while short/petite is such a maddening challenge - nothing fits well, everything has to be hemmed/adjusted ($$$) or returned, and it’s weird, because a not so small proportion of people seeking clothes is 5’4” and under. Why are models always over 5’7”? Where did that originate? Why are sleeves always so long? Why can’t shoulder proportions in jackets be made to fit petite people better? (A particular area of concern for professional short folks wearing suit jackets…) Inquiring short friends want to know. 😊 Thank you for considering it, and for your always thoughtful work. Cheers!
Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoy your podcast, you do a great job!
Also, why do we not have pockets?!? I'm not buying it now if it doesn't have pockets and am adding them to my older clothes. I mean, I feel like I'm too old for this -ish now...
I have started buying men’s pants because the functionality is just so much better. I bought a pair of women’s pants recently and had my wallet fall out of my completely nonfunctional pocket the first time I wore them. Women’s pants are abysmal and I feel like we need a pocket parity law. If it can’t fit a cellphone and wallet then what use is it?
One thing that I was reminded of - as much as men get along with just their pockets, they often do so by relying on the women in their lives to carry things.
Women get grief for carrying too many things in their purses, but then somebody needs a bandage or a painkiller or a pen or a plastic bag or one of the other things a woman might have, and the purse saves the day.
And then the woman gets grief for carrying too many things again, even as that turned out to be necessary.
On the other side, my trans son is now thrilled that he doesn't need to prioritize his phone choice by what will fit into his pockets any more - any phone will fit now.
Avery, would you consider doing an episode on petite clothing / clothing for short folks? The plus sizes episode was fantastic, and made me think a parallel-but-of-course-different dive into the origins of petite clothing lines and all the fraught nonsense around sourcing and sizing clothes for shorter/smaller people also would be fascinating. Shopping for clothes while short/petite is such a maddening challenge - nothing fits well, everything has to be hemmed/adjusted ($$$) or returned, and it’s weird, because a not so small proportion of people seeking clothes is 5’4” and under. Why are models always over 5’7”? Where did that originate? Why are sleeves always so long? Why can’t shoulder proportions in jackets be made to fit petite people better? (A particular area of concern for professional short folks wearing suit jackets…) Inquiring short friends want to know. 😊 Thank you for considering it, and for your always thoughtful work. Cheers!
Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoy your podcast, you do a great job!
Also, why do we not have pockets?!? I'm not buying it now if it doesn't have pockets and am adding them to my older clothes. I mean, I feel like I'm too old for this -ish now...
Hello Avery! Just an FYI: Hello! My wife Karan Feder (www.entertainmentexhibitions.com) wrote the only authorized Barbie book this year, about Barbie in Fashion called "Barbie Takes The Catwalk" (https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Takes-Catwalk-Fashionable-History/dp/B0C4JPB6NR). Karan would love to talk!! Michael@FameFarm.com
You are 100% right that this has been an issue for women for a LONG time.
I just found out last week that my grandmother, rest her soul, also prioritized clothing with pockets. She was born in 1915.
Love this reprise! Just ordered Hannah Carlson’s book
I have started buying men’s pants because the functionality is just so much better. I bought a pair of women’s pants recently and had my wallet fall out of my completely nonfunctional pocket the first time I wore them. Women’s pants are abysmal and I feel like we need a pocket parity law. If it can’t fit a cellphone and wallet then what use is it?
I didn't know you were Jewish! Shana Tovah! ❣️
Looking forward to the Nymphet Alumni interview !!
I’ve been waiting on a Nymphet Alumni/ Articles of Interest crossover for years!! My two absolute favorite podcasts together at last!!!
Thank you for more pockets! That original episode was my gateway drug