I need a word or phrase for something I think of as a great idea, but am pretty sure already exists, but I haven't actually seen it. Maybe all I really mean is a meme. Anyway, the example I have for today is bra pockets. What I personally would like is a little pocket in my bra so I could tuck some cash, ID, or car keys in there without having to worry about it getting sweaty or poking me or falling out when I disrobe. I tend to keep a lot of stuff in my bra since I usually don't have regular pockets because I wear skirts almost exclusively, and which isn't hard since I have so much bra in the first place (see Oct. 28th, 2004 entry). So I was pretty sure that bra pockets exist, and they do, but not in the way I thought. Instead of putting spare change in them, these ladies are putting boobs in them.
Now, there's nothing funny about breast cancer, but there is something about fake nipples -- not something funny necessarily, just something. Prosthetics in general can be funny.
But are more often just creepy.
Chris told me he had a very real terror of loosing a limb, and I remember Ian telling me the story of how he fainted in health class once when he had to feel a fake cancerous scrotum in health class once.
So prosthetics aren't funny. But bra pockets for those with both boobs and more are needed.
i bet bra pockets (and a word for them) exist in the 3rd world. i've seen a lot of ladies keeping cash in their bras in the course of my travels.
then again, it mostly just seemed to be cash wrapped up in a hankie, or something. not that i was looking that closely.
it *is* nice to be in a country where it's considered socially acceptable to reach into your bra instead of your pocket.
Melissa, "3rd world" was just the phrase I needed! googling for "3rd world pocket bra" I found this which is charming if only for the domain name, as well as this book book review, although this book sounds equally interesting -- at least, the historical romance writers found it useful. Of course, halfbakery had something to say on the topic.
Would you put your hands in these pockets on cold days? Would you let your significant other put her/his hands in there too?
Let's take this a little farther... How about a toolbelt/bra combo? Doing a little carpentry in that skirt? No problem, this bra would come with a hammer-loop and lots of handy little pockets. I'd like to suggest the whole thing be made of thick leather...
check it out -- I'm telling you, it's hard to beat halfbakery to the punch. they like the thick leather idea, too.
In re: tool belts for the skirted, I had my own idea. It's too bad that fanny packs are so insufferably lame because they are the obvious solution.
and yes, in my case, I'd be very generous with the warming potential of my bra pockets.
i carry my change purse inside my bra cup when i travel go to shopping malls and nightclubs. works great only thing is if im wearing a tight fitting tank top the corners of the purse will show a bit. nothing i can do about that. linda