Lenni, I think it is the unusual cut which makes it non-frumpy to me.
AJ, maybe, I should take her shopping to Le Chateau...
Sarah, I don't know, I think you can. I do have grey boots but my tan and chestnut may work as well...
Anna, I am not a plaid person. At all. I don't think I own anything in plaid right now. However it was something about this skirt which really attracted me. You cannot see it in the picture but the fabric is pretty lightweight and drapes very interestingly. Let's just say that was the first midi skirt I tried on and did not feel frumpy in.
I have at least one outfit ready in my mind: this skirt with dark turtleneck tucked in and dark opaque tights and booties with a statement necklace or long pendant. However it needs to work in more combinations to justify my buying it. I am trying to envision it with my cropped blazers - brown leather, shrunken camel Trouve, even red Hinge...