American Apparel Women's Gabardine Tennis Skirt

I decided to buy this skirt because of the amazing price compared to Los Angeles Apparel or resale prices, so here’s my review! - These are not the same construction or quality of the original AA skirts you might know and love, but they’re still very good! The material is a bit stiffer and slightly less soft than original AA skirts and they are a little bit longer but I find that to be nice :) I got the navy blue skirt and it’s lovely. It looks like it will hold up well to machine washing, I washed mine and it didn’t shrink at all. The size chart is accurate, so the waist band will be exactly the size it says on the size chart! Overall, I think original AA skirts are higher quality but this skirt is a nice quality for the price you pay.

I think this is my 4th purchase of these skirts and definitely my favorite color currently for Summer. I got my first one in navy, and ever since, I’ve also gotten it in red, black, and now khaki. These skirts goes with almost everything. They make your waist look flattering and keep their shape so well through many washes. The fabric is thick enough to never show anything. The length may seem short but it’s enough coverage so that you would never flash any one.The colors are just so timeless that I’ve been wearing them for years now and they are neither out of style or out of rotation.There is a slight sizing difference however. This khaki version is slightly looser around the waist than my first navy version from years back. Maybe around 1-2 inches difference.

This skirt doesn't look good in yellow. The fabric doesn't seem thin, but somehow it's still a little see-through, and you can see skin between the gaps in the pleats near the top. I already owned an American Apparel pleated skirt in red, but it must be a slightly older version, because this medium is about an inch bigger in the waist than the older medium.

This skirt fit perfectly and is so flattering. It‘s nice, thick fabric and you can tell that it’s been very well made. It holds in your tummy, but is comfy. It can be dressed up, or down. I wore it with heels here, but I’ve also paired it with sneakers and a loose fitting t.

Usually I wear a M in this brand, but a lot of the reviews recommended going down a size which I did and it worked out perfect. It’s made very well and is a heavy enough material that the wind doesn’t blow it up. Wore it to work and it’s holding up really well so far.

Skirt arrived with red stains on them. So disappointing because this is for a graduation and now she can’t wear it.

Initially I thought the color was too dark and almost returned it, but then grew to like it and find more outfits to match it with. Now I really like it!

I have this skirt in another color and the medium fits me perfectly so I ordered another medium in pink. The pink is too small. It's a little shorter (I'm 5'2 and it brushes just below my butt) and tighter in the waist area. Other than the sizing issue, the skirt looks great and has a really nice material. I wish I could wear mine. I'd order a size up