Love the pleats in front, so cute! Had to do some shimmying to get the waistband over my hips, and it's still too big for my waist, but I can deal; it'll just ride low (I have very large hips & a small waist). Fabric gathered only a little just above my butt (this is a hotspot for bunching once I get waistbands actually around my waist; the fabric typically strains across my hips, making that part really tight & just above I have tons more fabric than I need since my waist is so much smaller than my damn hips). Shorts seem good, have grippies. This is by far the heaviest skirt that I tried on of the 13 I ordered from Amazon, but the most flattering. I'll be keeping it & trying a run with it tomorrow!This has been my go-to running skirt for two years now and I absolutely love it. It is cute, unique, and super comfortable for running! I am going to order a few more more...I bought another skirt from this brand in a large and it fits perfect. This one is slightly tighter in the waist. I can wear it on some days, when I'm feeling skinny, but not on days when I'm feeling bloated. I didn't return it because it is a really cute skirt. I love the pleats and the length.I love this skirt! I was worried about the pleats b/c I didn't want to be a 1960's women with a polyester pleated skirt; the pleats stay put. As everyone says the shorts stay in place. I'm 5'7, 158 lbs and I bought a large; fits perfect! I usually never buy expensive running attire but it's worth it!Love this skirt, but probably look better on a taller person because of the pleats. I am 5'4".I love these skirts! This brand skirt is perfect for running, the shorts do not move or ride up at all. Not. One. Inch. Best skirt for trail and road running!Love this skirt, I have been looking for a skirt with shorts underneath that don't ride up when I'm running. Found it! Will be buying another skirt.Just right for the price. Satisfied with the product but, Claudina.