The title “midi” does not tell you exactly where a skirt will end on your body. When the same listing also says “knee length,” treat that as a reason to check a garment measurement, not as two promises you must somehow make agree.
Two real listings, the same naming question
The Black Cats Midi Skater Skirt uses “midi” in its title and describes the skirt as high waisted and knee length. It also specifies an elastic waist and asks shoppers to choose by natural waist measurement. Its S–XXL waist ranges are sizing information; they are not waist-to-hem lengths.
The Plus Size Graphic Midi Skater Skirt with Pockets likewise has “midi” in its title and “knee-length” in the description. The listing gives an elastic high waist, an A-line cut and a 95% polyester, 5% spandex blend. None of those facts supplies an exact skirt length for a selected size.
Put a number beside the hem you want
Start with a skirt you own whose length you like. Put it on at its usual waist position and notice the hem. Then lay it flat without stretching it and measure from the top edge of the waistband to the hem, recording where you took that measurement. You now have a useful comparison length, rather than only a style name.
For the new skirt, look for the selected size's garment length in its chart or product images. Compare like with like: a measurement beginning below the waistband cannot be treated as one beginning at its top. Do not substitute an inseam from shorts or trousers; it starts in a different place.
If an exact length is absent or its measuring method is unclear, ask for the top-of-waistband-to-hem measurement for the size you are considering. A useful question is: “For size X, what is the skirt length including the waistband, and where is it measured?” Avoid ordering solely because a photographed hem appears near the knee.
Keep the waistband where the fit works
Lowering a high-waisted skirt just to reach a desired hem can change how the waist fits. First choose the size using the product's own chart; then evaluate length at the intended wearing position. Height alone also cannot answer the question, because the distance from your waist to your knee matters.
Our fit guide explains the measurement approach. Browse women's skirts with your comparison length in mind, or read the hosting outfit brief for the separate question of carrying small essentials. Review the return policy before hemming or altering a purchase.
Listing wording and catalog photographs checked October 6, 2026, US Eastern time. No exact garment length, model height or universal hem position is inferred. This guide resolves a product-information question, not a claim about search popularity.