This is the quintessential skirt for evenings and formal occasions. It’s a textured crepe type fabric that is just slightly sheer but with layers not at all see through. If you are tall this will be perfect, if you are less tall just go with heels or pull it up a little. I did the try before you buy and that made it super easy. I’m even getting a second different style one and hoping they restock the velvet one. It’s very slenderizing and doesn’t have a lot of volume, but you still have plenty of room, it doesn’t feel constricting or tight anywhere. Full elastic waist that you pull on. I went “up” a size so I would have room for my backside if a gain a few pounds. I’m chonky in the midsection and the skirt fit just fine at the waist etc. it’s very well made, it doesn’t seem to need ironing and it’s lightweight and easy to pack. It goes great with any top you like. Edit I got 3 of the 4 possible styles, the A line maxi, the layered hem maxi and the fishtail velvet and they are all outstanding. I love these skirts!!!!