This is an absolutely beautiful coat.  Seems very well made.  Did seem to run a bit large.  I bought this for my 15 year old son and the medium was too big.  I sent it back for a small.  It does not have outside pockets but I hear that is common for a true pea coat.  It does have pockets on the inside of each breast.  He loved the fact that the coat was shorter than most.  All in all it is a beautiful coat, just hope the small is a better fit.