I had the one in a light khaki in size 10 that I had to give away due to weight loss and I just got a size 2. Both times I had to go a size smaller than my true size. Even with the light color you don't need a slip, skirt is totally opaque, even in the sun.  I took the skirt to Thailand in the summer and it was cool even in the hot humidity. I could wash it in the sink and it would be dry by morning. It doesn't wrinkle and releases stains. When traveling, I felt confident with my belongings secured in the pockets.  The hemline is modest, I have long legs and it hits at about the knee.  The bottom flounce makes it more feminine and drapes nicely. I really need to get more colors.