A client in Seattle told me pockets ruin a dress line, and I just don't agree.

We were fitting a linen shift dress in her studio last spring, and she pointed at the side seams saying, 'See? Any pocket bag adds bulk, it's a design flaw.' I think that's missing the point of real clothes for real life. Has anyone else found a clean way to add hidden pockets without changing the silhouette too much?

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leodavis19d ago

What kind of stuff is she expecting you to carry, a single key? My work pants have pockets that lay flat until you actually put something in them, and they don't look bulky at all. Isn't the whole point of a shift dress to be a simple, functional piece? How is it functional with no place to put your phone or wallet?

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smith.anna19d ago

My last shift dress had pockets so small I couldn't even fit a tube of lip balm. I ended up sewing my own pockets into the lining, which took an entire Saturday afternoon. It's wild that a "simple" dress needs a whole DIY project just to hold your phone. Designers seem to forget that women actually need to carry things too.

faith_king19d ago

Ever think maybe the point is to look sleek, not carry a whole purse worth of stuff? @smith.anna could just use a clutch.