This is a pretty house dress with great pockets! The pockets are patch pockets, which means you can easily slip things into them when your hands are full. And things you put in the pockets stay in the pockets. Also, the pockets don’t turn inside out the way side pockets do. I love them,The material is very nice and a good weight. It is substantial. This is not a flimsy house dress. It should hold up well.It is 100% polyester, so I would think it would be machine washable, but they recommend handSee full review