If you have a hard time remembering to sit like a lady when you wear a skirt, you need the Patagonia Women's Duway Skirt. With built-in shorts underneath, the Duway lets you stay active and classy. A soft, water-repellent finish makes this above-the-knee skirt great for travel wear. The Duway resists wrinkles, so it you can wear it even after it spends a few days in your suitcase. Zippered side vents add mobility when you ride bikes or pop in for a short bouldering session.
Bottom Line: The Patagonia Duway gives you the fashion points of a skirt and the practicality of shorts.
I tried this skort in a size 4 and a size 2, and sent 'em both back to Patagonia. The 4 falls off me; the 2 is too tight across the butt & too big in the waist. The rise is just... odd... for a skirt. Maybe 20-year-old women like skirts that are so low-rise they barely go above the hips -- that seemed to be the style everywhere this summer -- but I'm not fond of that look in general, and definitely not on me (age 47). Also, these low-rise skirts and skorts look terrible on someone with a long torso, like me. Seriously not flattering. I don't like skirts or pants that are "high-rise," but I need more coverage than these low-rise clothes provide. Harumph. The search for skirts or skorts continues.
Have the sesame in a 6, and it sits about 2 fingers below my bellybutton. If you didn't know there were shorts underneath, you really wouldn't suspect it. Only regret is not getting the brown version for hiking and other outdoor pursuits, it's really very cute.
Follow-up: I did get a black one and just wore it for 9 days straight hiking. It stood up to everything I threw at it and still looked awesome. Totally five stars.
I love this skirt. I wear this skirt biking around town, on short hikes, and even to a nice dinner. The fabric is super soft and repels liquid really well. However, the "soft" finish does make it collect lint or dirt a bit (if you're sitting on the ground). The only complaint I have is that the shorts underneath will give me a wedgie if I'm walking around a lot!
