skirt with pockets

i've designed the skirt for the salvaged wool-blend embroidered crepe.
low waisted, hem just below the knees, slightly flared, a single panel in the front, smaller side panels and a zip in the centre of the back panel. what will make it the antithesis of female fashion is that both of the side panels will have three large patch pockets (for some reason women's clothing seems to lack pockets of any kind). each of the pockets will be almost the entire width of the panel and they will be positioned vertically.
i've just ordered some silk lining, and will be picking up some iron on interfacing and ribbon in the next couple days, so until then i'm putting the project aside.