Heavier fabric than I imagined.  Bought the XL and usually wear a size 18 and it's almost too large in the waist band... the fabric around the waist feels a little bulky. I am 5'3", however,  so the wide band has to go over my waist or the skirt would hang on the floor.  Taller ladies with a little more hip could probably pull that waist band down considerably for a much better fit