This skirt is so comfortable! It is adjustable via velcro closure to wear as you wish. The skirt sits a little higher on me, alas - I am not as slim as the pictured model. This length -2- sits about 2 inches above my knees at 5'6". It is a bit higher in the back, because my hind end is not tiny. I am roughly a size 14-16, and ordered this in an XL. It is plenty roomy. The material has very little "give", but it fits loosely enough that it isn't a problem. I would love to see this company offer a 3rd length, perhaps 2 inches longer for us older ladies. We may not be young and super-slim, but a lot of us still want clothing that fit our active lifestyles.