Which plus size pants have real pockets?
Side-seam pockets are standard on most knit pants and capris; five-pocket styling is offered in our jeans collection. Here's how to tell them apart.
Pockets on pull-on bottoms come in two forms, and the product copy tells you which you're getting. Side-seam pockets are the standard on most all of our knit pants and capris. Five-pocket styling — a popular denim construction — is also a standard for some jean styles. Pocket depth isn't published on any product page, so judge a style by its pocket type, not solely by the photos.
What’s the difference between side-seam and five-pocket styles?
A side-seam pocket is set into the seam at the hip — one opening per side, sewn to lie flat under a soft knit with no added bulk. Five-pocket styling is the denim layout: two front pockets, two back pockets, and a small coin pocket, stitched onto a sturdier woven fabric.
Both are real, functional pockets. The difference is fabric and construction, not depth — neither type's pocket capacity is stated in our product details, so this article names the gap instead of guessing at it.
Which knit pants, capris, and leggings have side-seam pockets?
Five pull-on styles state side-seam pockets in their product details. Each is listed with the exact pocket phrase from its product page, so you can compare before you buy.
Petite, Average, and Tall length options run across several of these styles, so you can rest assured that ordering a shorter or taller inseam doesn't mean giving up the pockets.
“The side pockets make it practical for everyday wear.”
“I was happy to find these in Tall and with pockets!”
| Style | Pocket Detail (from product page) | Length Options |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Straight-Leg Knit Pant | Two side-seam pockets with no added bulk | Petite, Average, Tall |
| 7-Day Knit Short | Two side-seam pockets with no added bulk | 9-inch inseam |
| Elastic-Waist Pull-On Knit Pocket Capri Pants | Side-seam pockets for easy, everyday functionality | Average 18-inch inseam, Petite 16-inch inseam |
| Stretch-Cotton Knit Pull-On Pocket Capri Leggings | Two side pockets for convenience | — |
| Side Pocket Ankle-Length Pull-On Leggings | Side pockets add everyday convenience | Average 28-inch, Petite 26-inch, Tall 31-inch |
Which jeans have five-pocket construction?
The Perfect Back-Elastic Gap-Free Straight-Leg Cotton Jeans state a five-pocket design for everyday function and convenience — two front, two back, and a coin pocket, in real denim. Not every denim style in the line matches: the 7-Day Straight-Leg Cotton Denim Pant uses two side-seam pockets instead, so check the product copy even within our denim.
“Love the pockets.”
How deep are the pockets?
None of our product pages state a pocket depth, width, or capacity, and it's the question shoppers ask frequently. It's best to judge by the construction and photos: a side-seam pocket in soft knit sits flat and suits light, flat items, while a five-pocket denim front pocket is cut from a sturdier, more structured fabric.
How to judge pocket type before you buy
Read the product description, not just the photos — a side-seam pocket can be nearly invisible on a flat image or model photo. Three phrases tell you what you're getting:
- “Side-seam pockets”: the standard on our pull-on knit pants, capris, and some leggings.
- “Five-pocket design” or “five-pocket styling”: a popular style in our denim jean collection.
- No pocket phrase at all: some styles skip pockets by design, and the product page won't claim one that it doesn't have.
You'll find every style above, and more like them, in our pants category.
Frequently asked questions
Do pull-on knit pants have pockets?
Many do. The 7-Day Straight-Leg Knit Pant states two side-seam pockets with no added bulk. Check the product description for that phrase before you buy, since not every pull-on pant style includes one.
Do plus size capris have pockets?
Yes, in two of our styles. The Elastic-Waist Pull-On Knit Pocket Capri Pants and the Stretch-Cotton Knit Pull-On Pocket Capri Leggings both state side-seam pockets in their product details.
Do leggings come with side pockets?
The Side Pocket Ankle-Length Pull-On Leggings state side pockets for everyday convenience, in Average, Petite, and Tall lengths. Not every legging style in our line has them, so always check the product page details first.
What is five-pocket styling?
It's a popular denim pocket style: design features two front pockets, two back pockets, and a small coin pocket. Our Perfect Back-Elastic Gap-Free Straight-Leg Cotton Jeans use this construction.
Are side-seam pockets deep enough for a phone?
We can't say — no product page states pocket depth or capacity, for side-seam or five-pocket styles. And it depends on what size phone you own too!