I really wanted to give 5 stars for this skort: I love the eye catching design; the size was true to fit; it feels really comfortable and secure when exercising - even vigorously, and is the perfect length - not too short, not too long! The only thing that lets it down and bemuses me is the draw cord. It is not placed at the top of the waist band but a few inches down, which meant it was very awkward to tie. Luckily I realised the skort stays up without the drawstring tie, so it was superfluous anyway. But then on the first wash, the tie had come right out of the skort in the wash. That was fine - I binned it and use the skort without a tie. But if you want 5 stars, place the tie in a better position and make sure it can stay put in the wash. That minor irritation aside - I love these skorts and recommend them