I read all these reviews and ordered the skirt. One cannot over estimate how HUGE this skirt is. Ignore the size chart that royal robbins or anyone else gives. I ordered a size 6 because it is listed at 27.5 inches and that is the measurement of my waist. The skirt arrived today and I took a tape measure to it (after I practically slid it off still zipped) and it is 32 inches. 32 inches!!! I'm sending it back and hoping the size 2 will work. The fabric is light, pockets are great, and the skirt is perfect for travel so I'm hoping it works.