It's true, isn't it, Shannon?

I have always thought that I look better in skinnies than boot cuts. I think it is because of that taper. The "ice cream cone" effect that some people rightly dread is actually, for me, a benefit. How weird is that? I used to think it was my imagination, but now that I've had some experience with these skirts, I believe I was right about that.

I'm not much help but I like all versions. I think if I had to choose I prefer all the midis.

How about trying the lengths with your old, tall, leaky boots, just to check how it would look if/when you find your new tall boots?

I thought they all looked fine until I read the comments. Then I started to see subtle differences. The taper-versus-rectangle idea or the hint-of-knee--these are things I didn't think of. Perhaps this is why I have such trouble wearing straight or pencil skirts. I wonder if I'll ever happen upon a length and shape I really, really like on myself. If I do, I fear it will be a total accident, because I am a little dense at getting proportions right. So I'll follow your journey with much interest, Suz.
btw, I am 5'5" or a little more, and I aspire to look as tall as you and CocoLion do! hahaha!