The fit on this skirt is fine by me.  Despite what other reviewers reported about the waist being too small and the length too long, I decided to give this skirt a try, as I was looking for a breezy summer skirt with a bohemian vibe.  I'm 5'5", 165 lbs, size 10/12, and carry most of my weight in my butt and legs.  I ordered the red in large.  I just had a baby a few months ago and have yet to hit the gym to get rid of my pouch.  That said, the waist still fits fine, even on my mom belly.  The trick is to pull the skirt up over the gut to the natural waistline, which may also help with the length issue for average height ladies.  That, in addition to folding the waist over once would help with the length issue for petite ladies. Pair it with a relaxed t-shirt tied at the waist or a crop top, or maybe a belt with shirt and drawstrings tucked in, and some key jewelry pieces, and you've got a relaxed bohemian outfit.  Since the skirt is flowy, it camouflages the aforementioned issues, and since the waist is elastic, it will adjust to a smaller size in the case of weight loss.

My only complaint is the awkward pattern in the inner pocket on the red skirt.  On the particular skirt that I received, the pattern is only visible at the lower end of the pocket opening.  This can be remedied by sewing the pocket down at the bottom to hide the pattern.  I personally don't like pockets on skirts as they tend to add volume at the hips with the extra fabric.  But for some, pockets are a plus.