Unlike the other reviewer, i found this skirt to run small...very small. i am pear-shaped and always wear a 12 or size 31. the size 12 in this could barely go over my hips and was very snug around the waist. another inch in the zipper would be nice! there is no spandex in this skirt - just cotton - so there isn't any give to the fabric either. i ordered the size 14, which fit like a glove, but i would really like to see if the 16 would be better. embarrassing but i am just worried that with 100%