I'm gradually trying to make sure that most of the things I buy have at least some interchangeability.
The last time I had a skirt I didn't feel frumpy in was part of that wedding haul about 30 years ago. It was a high-risk skirt. A wrap-around skirt held together by 2 buttons on the waistband, which became a simple long column of heavy dark blue fabric. It was sleek and elegant, never needed ironing, draped beautifully, and I loved wearing it. Then I put on weight, and it had to go!:mysmilie_512:
Skirts can be tricky! Firstly, there's so many lengths and styles to choose from, and if they don't suit your body shape, you can look awful, and of course there's the finding something to wear on your top half...jeans, trousers, and leggings are so much more versatile aren't they? The shorter skirt looks better on a slim youngster, or someone who's tall and slim, a midi skirt can look very "mumsy" and aging, and the knee length or just above can look too formal, but you can throw on a dress and "you're sorted" Hence I have very few skirts. On my recent haul, I bought a bias cut satiny dusky pink midi skirt and lucky it suits me, and looks ok, with a t-shirt, sweatshirt or shirt shirt, and can be worn with flats, trainers or sandals....a rare thing, sounds like your beloved skirt was one of those rarities. Perhaps make it your mission to find yourself something similar. I have a mate who isn't blessed in the height department,and is fairly large. She tends to live in ankle length skirts with elasticated waists and they really do not suit her, they look frumpy...I'd never tell her that as I'd not wish to hurt her feelings, however, when she does wear something that suits her I'll make sure she knows about it. She bought herself a midi length dress with a cinched waist and the dress flared out....It looked amazing on her...she said she wasn't that sure about it...but it looked great on her, the other thing she wore recently was a trouser suit with wide legs and a long line jacket...again it looked fantastic....she wore flat sandals with it and they looked perfect. So find what suits your shape and go for it...but it really helps when people compliment you, gives you a better idea. It's so easy to settle for comfort and let style pass you by. Hope you find a lovely skirt that suits you..happy hunting!