I love it!  I'm 5'1" and NOT small around the middle (size 18-ish at the moment) and this skirt fits well and comes just to the ground. It definitely enhances my belly bulge, but that's to be expected - I just wear a top long enough to cover it, or at least make me less self-conscious about it...  I haven't washed the skirt yet, but will definitely do so on gentle, in cold water, by itself or with like colors, since it does look like the colors might run. (Note - I got the Terra Cotta color, which doesn't seem to be available any more.)  Also, no way I'd put it in the dryer.  Once I give it a wash, I'll probably come back and order more!