They show the model swirling the skirt to disguise the oddly shaped hem.  It's shorter on the sides, for some ineffable reason.  The waistband has an unmatching ribbon sewn around the middle.  So this is just bizarre.  But the print is utterly gorgeous.  It's not as vivid as in the picture,  but still so dreamy.
If I decide to keep this,  I'll have to wear flats with it.  And my shirt untucked.  And maybe i will.
And next time,  I'll shop in a proper department store.