I have owned this skirt for over about a year and I LOVE it, it doesn't appear to have worn out at all. I figure skate and love wearing this skirt, because it has an appealing longer length that keeps you warm, and after skating practise, I still look stylish. It doesn't get ripped easily (even when my blade gets all twisted up in the fabric) which is wonderful. Even though I use this for skating, it would make a lovely, professional, dance skirt for all disciplines. Very versatile, I cannot remember all the compliments I have recieved while wearing this skirt!