Man Tries Women's Jeans, Discovers Pockets Really Are That Bad
A popular vlogger put on women's jeans to test the infamous pocket problem, and his shocked reaction proves what women have been saying for years. His viral video is sparking a long-overdue conversation about functional fashion for everyone.
When Nick Wilkins slipped on a pair of women's jeans, he thought they looked great and fit perfectly. Then he tried to put his phone and wallet in the pockets.
"Are you serious? That's all it does?" His stunned reaction in the viral video captured exactly what millions of women experience every single day.
Wilkins, a popular vlogger, decided to test whether women's pockets really are as useless as women claim. The answer? They're somehow even worse than you'd think.
His phone barely fit halfway into the front pocket. His wallet had no chance at all.
"Now I know why you guys wear purses," Wilkins said, suddenly understanding the connection. "You guys don't have pockets with dresses, too!"
The numbers back up what Wilkins discovered firsthand. A 2018 study by The Pudding found that women's jean pockets are 48% shorter and 6.5% narrower than men's on average.
Some women's pants have pockets that are completely sewn shut, creating the illusion of functionality without any actual use. Others have openings so shallow they can't even hold a tube of ChapStick.
Why This Inspires
Wilkins' willingness to literally walk in women's shoes (or jeans, in this case) shows the power of experiencing something firsthand. His genuine surprise and immediate call to action resonated with millions because he didn't dismiss women's complaints as exaggeration.
"Um, people who make women pants, let's start putting some depth in there, why don't we," he said at the end of his video. That simple statement, coming from someone who just discovered the problem, carries weight.
The pocket problem isn't just annoying. It reflects outdated gender ideals sewn directly into our clothing, with men's clothes designed for action and women's clothes designed for appearance above all else.
The irony? Women typically carry more items than men, making functional pockets even more necessary.
The good news is that awareness is finally reaching a tipping point. More independent and female-led clothing companies are prioritizing pockets, and videos like Wilkins' are making the issue impossible to ignore.
When someone takes the time to understand your frustration and validates your experience, change becomes possible.
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Based on reporting by Upworthy
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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