LOVE these skirts!  I have 3 now (black denim, grey and light blue).  I get compliments every time I wear them.  I am 5'4" weigh 175 lbs I have hips and a not too shabby round behind. I purchased a size 12. The skirt fits a bit snug but it has some stretch in it, but the snugness adds to the pencil skirt look and I believe that is the look us ladies are trying to pull off so that is the perfect size I was looking for.  Looks cute in flats and super cute in heels!  You can dress it down or up... multi-look skirt!