The skirt is made to sit low on the hips if you want ANY  of your bottom to be covered. I purchased an XL in black. Im 5'10 190lbs size 10-12 in jeans.  I do have a curvier shape and the skirt fits me well.  If you pull it up to your mid section (belly button like the model wears it) it then becomes an item that can only be worn over leggins or in the bedroom lol.. This skirt appears to be made of good quality and is thick. It does have a little stretch in the waist if you have a thicker mid section.  I purchased a few items from american apparel and only paid one shipping fee for all 5 items.  For three dollars, this skirt is worth it.