You get to choose! Wear this feminine versatile skirt as a cover up or regular everyday skort! The smocked waistband gives you the flexibility to wear it low on your waist for longer length or high waisted for more of a mini skirt style. The REAL reason I wanted to design this skirt is the biggest frustration I have with Swim Cover-ups, POCKETS! This skirt features big functional pockets to hold all your necessities. This is an item that is true to size, but also, with the smocked design has great stretch and will definitely fit. Go with your true size.