I ordered this as a gift for my daughter, who is in her mid-20s. She loves it. It's professional; she wears it to work with a sweater or short jacket. Based on previous reviews, I ordered a size larger than I normally would have. It was good advice which I am glad I took because this skirt does run small. My daughter is 5"3" and the length in the petite size fit her perfectly; no hemming needed.