What a beautiful "skirt"! I'm 56 years of age; 5' 3"; 120lbs...& this size MEDIUM skirt fit FABULOUSLY. I don't partake in "pirate dress up" so that's not the reason I purchased this item. I have a lovely orange sheath dress that, unfortunately, shows every lump & bump & panty-line. But not if I pair it with this skirt! (As you can see in the photo). The material is of a fantastic quality, SO well put-together & really quite heavier than I'd expected. I have absolutely NO issues with this item. I washed it as soon as it arrived (by-the-way, it arrived bang on time, it took just 2 days!) - & I put it in the dryer & it came out wrinkle-free & as perfect as it'd arrived. No shrinkage whatsoever. I am now considering purchasing other colours. I thoroughly recommend this skirt, you will NOT be wasting your money...as a matter of fact, I'd expect something this beautifully made to be more expensive than it is.