This dress can also be used as maternity wear. It has pockets. The fabric is smooth on the inside but quite sturdy. You can wear it now with long sleeves, and you can also wear it in the summer with short sleeves! It's also easy to breastfeed in after giving birth. Regarding the color, it looks like a rather dark gray in the photos, but it's a light gray. There is one noticeable stain. Please check the photos. I think you can still wear it. Thank you for looking!