I fell in love with the gold color when I first saw it and as soon as I read the description that it was lined I snapped it up. Wore it out to Christmas dinner with friends. I felt so beautiful! Lots of compliments. My husband loved it. Beautiful and festive but perfect for lots of occasions. For Christmas it stands out from the sea of red and green. Fit was as great as my other Elllies. Took my same size XS. the lace does not have pockets but the gold is lined in black fabric so it is not sheer. Just an absolutely beautiful dress. Wish the other colors came with lining.