I was so excited for this skirt to arrive! I loved the pattern (and its just as lovely in person), I loved the pockets and just the whole idea of it. Its well made. I read a lot of the reviews before ordering, measured myself and ordered an XL. Im 54 with a 34.5 inch waist so I was hoping it would sit securely around my natural waste. It is just slightly too big which isn't a huge problem but when I put my phone in the pocket or my keys, it pulls the waste down and sometimes exposes some middrif which I don't care for. Ive yet to find a belt that holds it without looking a little weird...but thats my issue, nothing to do with this beautiful, fun, comfortable product. Id recommend. Next time Im gonna try a large and see how that sits but I love this skirt.