I have been without a go-to denim skirt for a few years.  I lost a bunch of weight and since then nothing ever seems to work just like I want it to.  (everything ends up having some fatal flaw: wrong color, too short, gaps in the back, stiff fabric, et cetera.)

THIS SKIRT IS BEAUTIFUL!

I am 5'4" about 145lbs, narrower waist (about 30"), thicker lower body.  these days I typically wear a 5/6 in jeans.

I ordered the size 4.  at first I thought this size would be a little too snug, but the skirt does stretch slightly, so don't worry a whole bunch if it feels more fitted than you want at first.  it fits my hips and rump without gapping horribly in the back of the waist.

the length is perfect, hitting just above the knee.  this skirt will be versatile and appropriate for casual wear or somewhat dressed up settings.  it will obviously wear well all day long.  the fabric is slightly thinner but not too thin, pleasantly soft, and flexible.  I think the thickness of the fabric will make it good for both warmer and cool weather.

this skirt doesn't constrict movement.  there is about a 3" cut/seam/flap dealy at the back of the skirt, which is functional without being the only thing you see when looking at it.  (I am not a fan of those big flaps.)

the color is a little bit dark, but I think that this will make it even more versatile.

and, the cost is great as well.  I have tried other skirts costing more than twice the price of this one and could never hold up against the greatness that Carhartt has achieved here.