Very interesting how we all view this skirt differently lol! thanks, Shiny, for explaining. Will have to sleep on it

I like the skirt on you a lot - very Mo. But I didn't really see the pulling until I read the comments - it doesn't bother me.
I love the jacket for you, but I can't see the fit very well in your pics. It definitely complements (enhances?) your jacket collection. Keep it if you love it!

I love the jacket!

And vote return the skirt. It's ill fitting to my eye, and not worth the time and money to alter.

Mo, my first thought for the skirt was to try tapering the hem, but then I figured, with no vent, it might stretch the panels awkwardly or cause awful wrinkling and riding up... However, if you're stuck with it either way, it may be worth if it doesn't cost too much (no reason to throw good money after bad; consignment or ebaying again could be the better bet)

Oh, and another yay for the jacket!

What did you decide to do in the end, Mo?

Keeping both I'm pretty sure. I have not unveiled the jacket for the BF's opinion yet, but will this week. I'm planning on seeing about taking in the skirt at the hem and the waist just a tad, but my tailor is 3,000 miles away, so that will just have to wait. I think it's wearable as is, but would just be better with a nip and a tuck.