I have been on the hunt for a black pencil skirt. so i decided to give this one a try based on the previous review. i love it! i didn't size up, went with 0p (26.5 in waist, 115lbs, 36 ish inches hips). the waist is fitted. the stylist said when she tried it on, it pooched, but i didn't feel that way on me. i had a simple t-shirt on and it looked so cute. the petite length was also perfectly on point. the lace part hit me above the knee, and the lining a little over that - perfect and flattering