The Duchess-dots pencil skirt fits true to size. It has a higher waist then most J.Crew skirts. It sits at the natural waist. The hem hits me right below the middle of the knee. This skirt is fitted in the hips and bottom. So, if you like to wear your skirt lower or prefer a little wiggle room, you may want to size up.

The material is 100% black silk with velvet polka dots. This skirt is fully lined and zips at the back. Because of the material and snug fit it does tend to move around a bit, sometimes bunching at the hips. It’s so pretty though, I don’t mind adjusting every once awhile.

The Duchess was a gift from my dh, so I never really read the description closely. I’ll admit, I tend to just look at the pictures when shopping lol. I was surprised when it arrived to see it had pockets, each accented with a ruffle. I love ruffles, so this girly touch does not go unappreciated. However, if you don’t want to draw extra attention to your hips, pockets and ruffles may not be for you.

On me, I found this skirt looks best with a simple tee or sweater tucked in tightly. I do not have a long enough waist or a short enough cardigan to pull off the look shown on the model. It’s a shame because I have that very cardigan. But the argyle cardi hits me below the natural waist which covers up the nice curve definition the Duchess-dots skirt gives.

Retail Description:A perfectly pretty polka-dot pattern makes this skirt a sight to behold. We kept things understated yet elegant, with a flattering pencil shape in pure silk and adorned it with velvet black dots. Sits higher on waist. Slant pockets in front with ruffle details. Back zip. Back vent. Fully lined. 24 1/2″ long. Import. Dry clean. Available in select stores. $168.00

See this item at JCrew.com

Sizing: TTS
Overall: ****