Women's Discovery Skirt
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Just o.k.
I'm not particularly a fan of this skirt. Maybe it's just my shape. If I go with my regular size, it is wide and nearly falling off, but when I size down for a better fit, the cut makes me look like a mermaid. Durable material, but holds a wrinkle pretty well. Also, the skirt length is just not very flattering on my 5'10" frame. It sounds like many love this skirt and I wish I were in the majority, but this one does not work for a tall, slim, pear-shape.
February 7, 2012
THE most wonderful skirt!!
At last, I have found the perfect skirt!! It exceeds my expectations to tell the truth. Very flattering 'flounce' hemline that makes it so easy to walk, flattering length, sits below the waist, body lengthening for a shorter person, AND the most wonderful non wrinkling woven fabric that doesn't appear to pill or snag. I am so pleased, I just may have to decide on another color!! I got black, I always pick black first, but surely there will be another color that suits my fancy!
January 27, 2012
Discovery Skirt
I wanted a travel skirt with lots of secure pockets for travel documents, with a close fit around the waist and hips, but with a flippy bottom - and that's what I got. I ordered a size 2, which fits my 28" waist, 34.5" hips, and my 5' 3", 115 lb. frame perfectly, riding just below my waist, a feature I also wanted. Depending on the brand, I normally wear a 2 or 4 pant. I haven't worn the skirt yet - except around the house - but will be doing so when I go to to South America in two weeks. I am very pleased with the Discovery Skirt so far.
January 26, 2012
Fabulous Travel Skirt +
Been looking forever for a travel skirt that I could dress up or down and would pack without wrinkles. This is IT. It's modest enough to wear in the middle east but savvy enough for the Continent. I plan to wear it in Hawaii this year. It will be great at home all summer, too. Just wish the side zipper pocket had a concealed zipper but I guess these visible zippers are all the style right now.
January 25, 2012
Fantabulous
This is my new go to skirt. Purchased for a tropical vacation- it was perfection day after day. Dries fast. Flattering cut. Useful pockets. Cool to wear in the heat. Long enough to be comfortable (and not have to worry if you want to sit on the grass/sand/etc) HIGHLY recommend.
January 11, 2012
Works great!
I can use this skirt for practically any ocasion and in any type of weather...very comfy. I have also discovered that I can wear this skirt with almost any shoe from my Chacos in the summer time to my boots in the winter. Enough pockets to hold my essentials when I dont want to carry a bag.
January 2, 2012
Versatile Skirt
Took this skirt on a 3 week tour of Croatia. It was very comfortable.
Can dress it up or down for any occasion. I liked it so much that I ordered the neutral sand version for future trips and home use.
November 4, 2011
Discovery skirt
Love, love, love that this skirt comes to the knees. I am so tired of all dresses and skirts today either being above the knee or to the ankles. There are some of us who find knee length to be the most attractive. I am going on island trips and love the zipped pocket and side pockets for travel. The material is pretty wrinkle resistant and the fit sooo comfortable. I love the slight flair hemline. Because I orderd black, I can dress it up or down.
October 14, 2011
Almost Perfect Skirt
This skirt fits a little large in the waist, but if you want to wear it below the waist, it will be perfect. I am going to take it in about an inch. It is extremely comfortable; lightweight, stretchy, and for travel it will wash and dry quickly. Not too fitted and camouflages big hips and thighs. Length is very flattering with the ruffle hemline coming just below my knees. I am 5 feet 7 inches tall, weigh 185 pounds, and the size 14 fits me well. All the pockets are a real bonus. I am going to use it instead of shorts. It is easy to move in this skirt, so why not!
September 10, 2011
My favorite skirt
This skirt has so many good things going for it, it's hard to know where to begin. The fabric is wonderful for travel; it doesn't wrinkle, it's easy to wash and dries very quickly. I roll it up tightly and put it into a small corner of my suitcase or carry on and, when I unroll it, it's perfect. It has just enough stretch to be comfortable and the fabric is lightweight. The pockets are very convenient. The fit is flattering, coming just below the knee. The waist is a bit lower than natural waist level. I'm 5'5", 135 pounds, and I ordered an 8, which is perfect. The price is very reasonable, considering how it can be dressed up or down and the construction is top-notch. See? I told you there were so many good things about this skirt! Buy it--you won't regret it.
July 16, 2011
I disagree on sizing...
I took the advice and ordered down one size. I usually wear a 10 or size medium in skirts. Size 8 was just a little too snug for me, but I do prefer skirts to ride a little low on my hips. I exchanged for a size 10 and feel more comfortable with that. Although this is not a straight skirt by any means, it fits closer through the hips and upper thighs than my favorite a-line skirt. Love the zipper pocket. Washes up beautifully.
July 4, 2011
Love this Skirt - I have 2
Very functional. May be dressed up or down. Super comfy. If you are between two sizes, pick the smaller size. I wear a 10 or 12 and the 10 fit perfect.
May 13, 2011
Great Travel "Mate"
I bought this skirt for Travel (including many hours sitting).
It meets all my criteria:
- light weight
- No Wrinkles (roll & pack, then shake & hang upon arrival).
- Comfort: no binding around waist or anywhere. Best yet, I can barely feel I have it on at all!
I'm considering buying another, in a different color.
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May 12, 2011
Great Skirt, Runs Large
I am normally a size 8, but bought this skirt in a size 6 on the recommendations of other reviewers. This is good information as even the 6 feels generous. Looks great, however, and will provide a carefree travel piece.
April 26, 2011
Comfy Travel Skirt
I purchased this skirt to wear during my trip to Italy, but I am already wearing it regularly at home, the store, and work. I read the previous reviews and purchased a size smaller than my usual size. It fits perfectly! I am 5' 2" and the hem falls just below my knees (I wear the skirt a little high in the waist) which is the perfect length for visiting churches in Rome. Also, the fabric is nice and stretchy which makes it so comfy. I have already washed it and hung dried it (directions say it can go in the dryer). The skirt dried quickly and I didn't need to iron it. I have both the black and the charcoal. The charcoal goes with everything.
March 12, 2011
AMAZING!
This skirt is perfectly designed to be flattering, comfortable, and walk the line between casual and formal. I can wear this anywhere and not feel too dressed up, but I can also wear it to work. I love it and want it in every color! The sizing is off, however. I'm usually a size 4 and the size 2 (the smallest that was available) is a little big in the waist on me. But I'll just have a tailor bring in the waist a bit.
March 3, 2011
Excellent Travel Skirt
This skirt runs large in the waist--order a size smaller and you will be happy with it. It is good to travel with. Just wash in cold water and change tops and go. It is a good length to wear in any country. Does not require a belt--has pockets and few wrinkles. Love the comfort. Have worn the skirt in cold and hot months.
March 1, 2011
Great looking, great fit
This skirt fits me perfectly, a surprise, since so often skirts are either too tight or too large in the waist, or pull across my fanny. Plus the fabric looks high quality, important for our upcoming trip to Italy. Definitely recommend.
February 3, 2011
It is a wonderful skirt
I just love it. I have four of them and find that I want to wear one every time I work which is two days a week. Sometimes I must convince myself to wear something else! The skirt is "hip" comfortable and washes up well. It does run a bit large in the waist. Highly recommend.
November 10, 2010
Excellent everyday skirt
I am very pleased with this skirt. I was looking for something comfortable to wear during the hot Austin summer, that would also be durable and practical. I am a stay-at-home-mom with 2 small kids so any skirt I wear will inevitably get grabbed, pulled, covered in food smears and playground dirt. This skirt is very flattering and after 3 months of regular wear it still looks new. After reading the reviews, I ordered down a size and I am happy I did. When I first received the skirt, it seemed noisy, but this went away quickly. My only complaint is that I expected the Everglade color to be brown, but it turned out to be an army green.
October 9, 2010
Great skirt
Finally a light weight travel skirt with plenty of pockets so one can go out without a bag. It is great to find skirt for sightseeing and a nice dinner out. I just wish the pocket on right seam had an invisible zipper. I would order smaller next time.
August 16, 2010
Long for petites
This skirt is probably a 23" length, I am 5'4" and it hit me right in the upper calf, which unfortunately is not as flattering on me as an above the knee length. It does have lots of pockets and the fabric is wonderful, and it is a very pretty and unusual style. I agree with the other reviewers: order one size down and it will fit just like your "usual" size. This is true even compared to other royal robbins skirts/skorts - for some reason these run exactly one size too large. Even with the "adjusted" sizing the skirt is still very comfortable in the waist/hips, slimming but not at all binding.
July 22, 2010
Best skirt ever!!
I love this skirt and ordered it in several colors! Great fit and very flattering! I would recommend ordering 1 size smaller. As I am on the short side, 5'4'', this skirt is a perfect length (just above the knee). Lightweight and easy to pack!
June 16, 2010
Waist too big
I have found anything in a size 10 from Royal Robbins fits like a glove, however, the waist on the Women's Discovery Skirt was way too loose for me. I decided to return it and not try a size 8 as the size 10 hips fit perfectly. I was disappointed for the first time by Royal Robbins:(
June 6, 2010
Wow, runs large!
Definitely size down. I ordered my usual size and had a good 3" of extra space. Less cotton feeling than expected and more of a ripstop-type fabric. Seems well made overall, just... size down.
June 1, 2010
Love this skirt
Great skirt for dress, casual or hiking the trails. Lightweight, easy to clean and great for travel. Order 1 size smaller for best fit. Pockets for keys or cell phone.
April 23, 2010
Great skirt
Shipped quickly. Have it in three colors. Comfortable, well made, doesn't wrinkle. Many compliments
April 9, 2010
LOVE IT!
I love this skirt so much, I have four of them, in different colors. They're comfy, stretchy, have clean lines, and don't wrinkle. Perfect for my active life. I've gotten many comments on how cute they are, too.
April 1, 2010
Best travel skirt ever!
Altrec sent this quickly. The skirt is well-made, extremely comfortable, and dressy enough to wear for most occasions when traveling.
March 30, 2010
Best skirt I have ever owned
Multi use skirt it is! Looks great for hiking, dinner out, or dressed up. Repels wonderfully and drapes beautifully. Tummy area flattens just through the design. Extremely complimentary design for my trim waist and full hips. I am tall and the skirt is long enough to cover my knees. My iPhone in the zipper pocket doesn't distort the shape either and even better-won't fall out! Washes great and doesn't get all pilly even when accidentally washed with towels. Best skirt I have ever owned and have it in jet black and acorn.
December 9, 2009
Great traveling or hiking skirt
I love this skirt, it is comfortable, has great secure pockets, lightweight, wrinkle resistant. I like it so much that I ordered the skirt in three other colors. It does run a whole size large so if you wear a 10, buy an 8.
October 27, 2009
Runs Big
Like most Royal Robbins clothes, this runs a little big so order down a size. I bought this skirt in my normal size but it is too big in the waist. Despite that, I love the skirt and get compliments every time I wear it. I've worn it with t-shirts and blouses and it looks good with both. Needs no ironing and repels stains too!
September 21, 2009
Looks great
I bought a size 8 and had to return for a size 6 - it was very loose in the waist. The 6 is perfect. The length hits mid-knee. Perfect skirt for travel - very versatile, light weight/packable. I am now buying a 2nd skirt in black. Launders perfectly, no ironing needed!
August 8, 2009
