Bottom pockets DEU

[CadNav]

These pockets, can you open them? They're sewn shut, but I don't know if I'm supposed to open them.

 

[daftandbarmy]

View attachment 91464These pockets, can you open them? They're sewn shut, but I don't know if I'm supposed to open them.

You're looking a little pale...

 

[Kilted]

View attachment 91464These pockets, can you open them? They're sewn shut, but I don't know if I'm supposed to open them.

You can open them, but you really put anything in them...unless they are basically the only pockets you have.

 

[lenaitch]

I don't know about your suppliers but every new police tunic I received had the flaps sewn shut with a few turns of thread, for whatever tailoring reason. Some civilian suits too, including those that that don't have pocket flaps.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

It's for looks. Sewn pockets appear neater and more uniform. Leaving them sewn gives the suit a fresh, neat look.

You can open them if you want to carry small items. However, even when empty, they can create extra bulk and over time, may cause a gap.

It's a personal choice and nothing nefarious.

 

[NavyHopeful]

It's usually where I put my iPhone on Remembrance Day. And the key fob for my car, because (believe it or not) there is a little pocket for a pocket watch on the Navy tunic that fits my KIA fob perfectly. That way, I don't have any weird bulges on my thighs, and I have the bare minimum that I need on me.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

ID card top right tunic pocket
Hankie right/ left rear pants pocket
Fob left front pants pocket