There are feathers coming out in places, making it look whitish, but it's not very noticeable from a distance. There are stains if you look closely, and they might come out with washing, but it's generally said that down is sensitive to water, so I'll send it as is. The front has down filling, but the back doesn't, so it doesn't look too puffy and has a neat appearance. The waist is elastic. The back pockets are decorative. I'll use a lint roller before sending, but there might still be some stains that I can't remove, so please be aware of this if you're not too concerned about minor details. I will compress it to make it as compact as possible for shipping.