Remember when cargo pants were just for function? I tried putting pockets on a silk slip dress.

John Murphy · 2026-04-07T14:45:04.851597+00:00

The idea was a 'dress you could actually live in', but the weight of a single phone pulled the whole thing out of shape. Anyone found a way to add utility to delicate fabrics without ruining the drape?

jamieburns6mo ago

My linen dress has a hidden seam pocket that holds my keys perfectly.

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murray.betty6mo ago

Try sewing a tiny, separate pouch into the side seam. It barely shows and keeps the phone weight off the main fabric.

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shane_perry295mo ago

Ever tried a small crossbody bag under the dress?

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