The checked skirt has a traditional, subdued pattern, with my favorite yellow as an accent color. It's an easy color combination to match, but for the photo shoot I used yellow on the top as well, to link it with the yellow line in the skirt. It's very spring-like and makes your face look brighter. The design is wrap-style, so it covers my bulging belly. I've been finding the volume of gathered skirts difficult to wear lately, so I'd like to recommend this to anyone with the same problem. from Mimi