The issue with this is two-fold. 1. You need to remember to remove everything from the pockets, and put them in the pockets of the next thing you wear. I'm lazy and forgetful. Putting everything in a single place that moves from outfit to outfit is easier, plus I don't accidentally wash things that shouldn't get wet. 2. I hate wearing belts. But that means there's a limit to how much weight I can put in pants pockets before I risk my pants sliding off. This happened in college a few times. Purses are safer.