This skirt is nearly perfect for me. The first problem which is big is that the color runs.  Even if you wash in woolite in cold water hand wash, wash alone.  I nearly ruined a pretty top that suddenly had splotches of slate blue.  So, don't wash with anything but dark dark even with woolite and cold water.  Why would Robbins do a travel skirt this way????? I don't know. But, that being said, it is probably perfect for most.  My problem is that I am old and I am nor have never been really shapely.  But, this skirt is the exact right length, it is lightweight, it requires no ironing, the color is wonderful, I can dress it up or down, and if I had a cute tiny waist at my old age I would be fabulous!!!!!  Not the fault of the skirt, clearly the fault of the person.  When I got the skirt I found that I wore it at least once a week, and I still think of wearing it everyday.  So, that says something.  I'm just waiting for a Tanzanian wedding.  New blouse, cute skirt and I am dancing!