Ever since news broke of the new, supersized iPhone 6, tech bloggers started freaking out that its jumbo status would mean it wouldn’t fit in our pockets – or even the palm of our hand. If you’re tempted to write that off as a middle class problem then don’t. It’s actually raised a argument among fashion writers that pockets might be the final frontier of gender equality in clothes.
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People like this girl have taken to Vine to see just how ridic the iPhone-stuffing situation is – and raise an interesting point. Pockets on men’s clothes go deep, so why shouldn’t ours? And it’s had an impact: brands like Uniqlo have said they’ll adapt their pocket size on their new women’s jeans.
But until then, can a fashion-forward girl get an iPhone 6 Plus and still wear her favourite jeans?We decided to hit Topshop to test out the theory in our latest edition of changing room selfies.
Baxter: Skinny
Topshop’s Baxter jeans are the fashion industry folk’s favourite for well-fitting denim at cut price, well, price. But with this comes teeny-weeny pockets, big enough to fit a hair-tie and about 16p, let alone the gigantor iPhone 6 Plus. Shame.
iPhone 6 suitability rating: 2/10
Binx: High rise ultimate slim leg
The newest of Topshop’s expansive range of denim, Binx is the new skinny – super-tight leg with a secure feeling high waist. And good news. The pockets at the front are decent – enough to slip in the 6 Plus and tuck it in underneath the rivet for a more secure hold.
iPhone 6 suitability rating: : 6/10
Hayden: Loose fit authentic boyfriend
With the deepest pockets, these low-slung, slouchy Haydens delivered best on the iPhone 6 Plus pocket security. The only fault was that with the loose fit, the weight of the phone does swing around like a rectangular ballsack. Disadvantage.
iPhone 6 suitability rating: 8/10
Jamie: High waist ankle grazer
Reliable Jamies. Never before have I doubted these classics: always a great fit, the widest selection of washes and a perfect ankle swing. However, the dinky front pocket and light fabric delivers no support and a visible outline of the device. In other words: these don’t fit an iPhone 6 without potential theft-gate.
iPhone 6 suitability rating: 4/10
Joni: Super high waisted skinny
With no front pocket and a back pocket that might as well not be there, there’s no point going into details here. Other than to say: DO NOT take to the loo avec phone. This pair belong to Friday night hip-swinging and that phone belongs safely in a snug little clutch.
iPhone 6 suitability rating: 0/10
Mom: High waisted
I had high expectations for the pocket potential of the Mom (how do you pronounce this without sounding like a dick?), but while the back ones are big enough for a small notebook or a packet of Magic Stars, they don’t work with this phone. Sorry.
iPhone 6 suitability rating: 5/10
The verdict
The iPhone 6 Plus phone isn’t really made for pockets, certainly not the puny ones found on women’s jeans right now.It’s totally worth it for the amazing slo-mo video, Snapchat selfies and late night Netflix.. But you’ll need to also invest in a good case and a snug little bag.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.