I LOVE this skirt, and I get compliments on it all the time. Unfortunately, after the first wash with warm water the lightest color faded out quite badly, and those panels now look slightly out of place with the rest of the skirt. I had washed it on cold a few times before without this issue, so I'm guessing it's user error. Also, the pockets hold my hands just fine but have a hard time keeping my phone in place if I bend over or squat down. If I do either of those things, the phone falls right out, which defeats their purpose. I love the length, I'm 5'6 (usually wear a 2x) and it hits me right above my ankles when I wear it high waisted. This is a beautiful skirt, and it's sure to be an excellent addition to anyone's wardrobe!