During the 16th and 17th century women who were suspected of being witches were thought to carry herbs and spells in their pockets. During the French revolution women were banned from having pockets because it was thought it would stop them from carrying revolutionary material and participating in political and social activism. Or it could just be that pockets spoilt the slim silhouette which was considered desirable in women’s clothes. I know which I believe dress @arifahstudio #ithaspockets #w