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Pockets Gal... or? Pockets Galore

Photo: a toddler wears a pair of classically faded blue jeans. At least three pockets are in the picture; two more lurk 'round back. Why does a baby even need pockets? Babies may not need pockets, but they deserve them! An open letter to Lands End Dear Lands End, I bought beautiful Lands End flannel shirts for my husband and myself last Christmas. They weren't the matchy-matchy ones - which you evidently don't make. His was of a substantial, durable-seeming material, nice buttons, sewn well, and had, oh, at least two front pockets. Mine was also well-made, nice fabric, great comfy styling... and ZERO pockets. Why? I also have two hands, carry all sort of things, and would have loved a place to stow some carryables. I even double-checked the side seam because sometimes they put girl pockets there. Nope. Nothing. (NB: Even your "Boyfriend Shirts" for women don't have pockets!) Maybe you think that I can use my purse? That capacious tote that sometimes doubles as...

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