Here is finally a pic of the BR longer, high-waisted pencil skirt.
I tried 3 different sizes/types (R and P) but only the R in one size fit close enough.
Here it is at its existing length, kind of a retro look--is that too long as-is? If it needed to be just a half or one inch shorter that would not be hard, I guess. I am also a bit worried it might be too tight, no forgiveness for a pound or 2, and was not able to get the right fit sized up in either R or P. Does it look too skimpy here? I have to think about that because tucking in is the way to utilize the high waist and longer length, but also is less forgiving!

Next are Anthro joggers I was not looking for, but brought home. I think these are a keep, because I just like them! On me it's pushing the leg-shortening thing because they're still below my real waist and I will mostly wear flats, but these are longer in stride than usual and have a wide flat waistband that fits, so that's a HEWI. In the stock photo they look brown, but IRL to me just look olive. I think I can wear these to work for working weekends, actually, with a not-too casual top and shoes, but certainly at home and for casual. Just shown with AGL flats I was wearing, but I have loafers, oxfords and t-strap oxfords that "go" ( all flats) and if I wanted to do the heels-thing for some going-out occasion, I could.

Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated!

ETA another outfit option added.