Modern people interested in historical costuming and clothing are trying to bring back the pocket[2]. Bernadette Banner also has a video on the history of pockets in women's clothing[3].
Personally, I don't care about pockets in pants--pockets in skirts/dresses are where it's at.
[1]: https://kingandallen.co.uk/journal/2020/the-surprising-histo...
It really is. When sitting in car or walking having my phone in it is much more comfortable. Especially with larger phones.
Unfortunately for me it is connected to shady people so I have mental block with just wearing it.
Other downside is that it would be easier to steal it from me with all stuff in it or from it. Though I usually move in areas where there ar no or not that many pickpockets.
They just often choose the clothing without pockets. Women's clothing is way more varied than men's. All men wear the same stuff and that stuff always has pockets. We don't have pockets on our shirts or jumpers. Just our trousers and jackets/coats. Exactly the same as women. But women wear other stuff that intentionally has no pockets. Tight leggings, for example. The whole point is they are tight and have no pockets. Tight dresses. Again, the whole point is it's tight and has no pockets.
Also, find me a woman who leaves the house with only wallets, keys and phone. They'll always need to carry a bag so what's the point of having pockets?
I'm sure there do exist pants with good pockets somewhere, but they're very hard to find. I've not come across them in regular clothing/thrift stores. I've found some companies advertising their pockets online, but they aggressively upcharge for the privilege of being able to carry a phone.
The two best solutions I've seen so far: 1) men's "athletic" cut pants - better fit for female-typical hips & thighs, while still having functional pockets 2) custom pockets - turn the pants inside out, cut the bottom seam of the pockets, add folded fabric, and sew around the edges to create expanded pockets. Plenty of tutorials on YT.