I was really reluctant to order this skirt. I was afraid of how hight the opening was, but as I always do...If I love it...I have to have it. I thought I could use a pin of some sort to close it. Surprise...Surprise...It fit perfect! It was a little long hanging on my hip but I also ordered one of the shirts to go with it, (which are short also), so I pulled it up to my waist (length problem solved), and the top almost meets the waist of the skirt (sharp and sexy). Everything worked out. I can't wait to wear it.