The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-02
IF sHE oSLr HAD POCKETS.
wo-sn Needs THe- M-ch. bet she Fishts
Shr Of Them-sans E~xPerieneea.

woman Needs The- Huch, sUt She Ftehts
Say or The.-sS-s Experiences.
"1like that street dress you made me very
much; IL fitted beautifully. and rye had lots Of
good solid wear and comfort out Of II, but
couldn't you ~contrive 10 put a pocket in this
one9 It's so uncomfortable TO be without =
pocket" pleaded one Of the dressmaker's best
customers as she drew on her gloves preparatory
to leaving.
But there was a pocket in the skirt of that
other costume asserted the modiste. II re-
member distinctly that one was put in II accord
ing to your order. Look when you go home and
see IL II Is not rs ] say
And has there been a pocket in that skirt all
this time 2" asked the customer in surprise. 1T
must have been very deftly concealed II / never
could find It,"
well. we have 10 put II In under the plaits.
where 1t won't show said the dressmaker,
"and fx IL very smooth and fiat, otherwise It
will injure the set of the skirt and cause It TO
sag. or bulge. Examine the dress. and you'll
find the pocket snug aud secure In the back.
Another woman hnd come in to lunch atthe
hotel. She was fashionahly dressed. Her
~ Sisksm ma sE'rt mt'eF rh ner ru ws, srIma = to TIIG'n ~ hen ,p
voluininuus sleeves stood out with Just the
proper degree OF crispness; the high stock collar
clasped her throat with just the correct sugRes-
ton OF closencss; her corsnRe fitted like n glove.
and all the tiny, lines Of JET aud frills OF lace
"A prim precision. Her hair was waved. to lust
the right degree OF f%uflness. Her hat was
adjusted bcconingly, AMI her ensemble was
irfeproachable. She lacked one requisite for
convenience she had no pocket.
There. was. no single small receptacle any
where about her costume where she might tuck
away the II important trlfrs she desired to carry
about with her and be rid of the care Of them.
She deposited her keys. her gloves, and her
pocketIook on the vacant chair beside her, and
the folded white edges Of lace and embroidery
she carried her handkerchief In her sleeve.
What man would suffer himself to wear his
woman going along the street, one hand grasp
Ing the folds of her dress to lift It from the side
her handkerchief stuck in her belt or even in
her glove. Then observe her husband or brother
money tucked sway in his vest pocket safe and
convenient, and one feels that even in such a
i%rlyislity as q pocket woman is not on a fair
There, are pockets in q womsn's dress skirt
where the rulness falls in the back. There are
. few let IN at side seams of the skirt in front.
and frills which now ornament a dress
ments, tiny little affairs for the hands in the
lining OF capes, and for small coin, contrived
deep pocket pure and simple. such a: her brother
Or husband can boast, no woman possesses. A
where the man may carry his last re,
,thcr memoranda. a roll OF bills, some small
,hanee, a pencil knife, match safe, and numer-
demands of life.
DO yOu Inlnk INC uay Will ever come Wnen
woman's costume will be so arranged as TO
of sensible pockets ~ asked . SUN re-
That authority assumed a speculative look.
md replied that the matter OF pockets for
women would require much thought and study;
hat at present the gentle sex are not concern
ng themselves about pockets, and sleeves are
he absorbing problem, a problem becoming
Instead OF women coming to dress more
lainly and sensibly, I think the tendency 10
'r %.ss n seT 0e !Prom s seven so ten iH Yards "a sl q hsir
10Th interlining a wide skirt scarcely makes
ate woman, or even for a strong one, to carry
bout with her. and the sleeves have each five
ards Of cloth In them-that is, Of silk or costly
Material that does not come double width.
ONE of our customers like pockets slipped In
omewher In an inconspicuous place. and some
ont care. As for ourselves we are Indifferent.
he skirt hangs better without a pocket. Still,
he habit many women have Of sticking the
andkerchief up under the corsage spoils its
Women always, with the few exceptions that
ven comfort, to appearance. and presume they
MI continue to be helpless in the matter of
said another authority on wonan's
Dme kind OF pocket in their jackets. coats. or
apes, but in the summer they are absolutely
,ithout any receptacle for the little triies they
Ike TO carry about with them.
Out of town women shoppers seldom trust
ny amount OF money In the pocketbooks they
in their hands" said a young .
the cloak and SUIT department of ono Of the
nd then ask TO be shown to the dressing room
iat they may get from some secret hiding place 6
their dress the amount they wish to invest"
Let a group Of women in conversation at home
in private rooms of some hotel get to talking
bout diamonds and IL Is amusing to note the
'rious devices they have to keep these valu- 4,
Dles about them and still have them in uncon- :.
places. One matron will produce n b
ny bag Of glittering treasures from the mystic d
Gus folds of her back drapery. Another will =
INK out a sachet bag containing her much =
lied possessions from the corsage of her dress. y
third will say that she wears "a separate band v
bout her waist to which Is attached the wallet .
her money and jewels. Yet another '
the group viii pull = bit Of ribbon uD above q
y collar, signifying that that silken band n
lids the receptacle containing her ornaments. h
IL has lately become the fad to carry to the q
or evening reception dainty bags similar b
shape to shopping bags, only longer. which Il
sy be carried on the arm after the fashion of n
~grandniOthers These elegant affairs are II
AIDE OF costly material to match the costume, q
d are decorated with delicate lace and with Il
Dbons. They are a graceful and convenient p
dition TO the toilet, and are Of suitable size v
ID shape to accommodate a fan. handkerchief. n
gagement card, or other little articles which II
e owner may want to carry with her