Whilst I have to say I loved ponchos, They were/are a great quick coverup, look good with jeans and I must drag mine out soon. I cannot say that about gypsy skirts. I love them, I love the way the material is swishing around, I love the fact they cover my hairy legs when I have not been bothered to shave, I love the way you can wear them without tights when it is too cold for a shorter skirt. BUT THEY MAKE ME LOOK FAT AND SHORTER AND DUMPY
Bother I have tried all different types from trailing the ground to knee length and none work. I have given up and spent too much money on a simple pretty flarey (almost circle but not quite) skirt from Monsoon - far more flattering