i'll give you a bit on the pockets... but it really depends on the fit, size of a womans ass, or which line they are. my diesel hush d.c. have pockets that i can only fit up to my mid knuckles in.
but pockets are important when fitting jeans. for women, if they're too big and hang past the butt cheeks then they make your ass look flabby. if you don't have a perfectly fit ass, sometimes jeans with no pockets make your ass look looser or flabby.
and for those who hate on the process of buying these jeans... for women at least, it is a work out. sliding in and out of a dozen jeans to find the right one... (if your spending $$$ on jeans, you're sure as hell gonna find the perfect pair)