I made this new skirt using a pattern from my mom (I think she might have made skirts for her mission from it) and fabric from my mother-in-law (leftover from the dress she made for my wedding). I really like it! The fabric is completely reversible embroidered sheer lavender stuff, over a plain white cotton fabric. The pattern is an 8-gore skirt which means it is nice and full at the bottom, but fitted at the hips, which makes for a slimmer look than a pattern that is gathered at the hips or waist and puffs out.
And here’s a shot of how long my hair is now 
Nice skirt! And–your hair IS getting long!
Love ya!