I don't think I love it. It's actually kind of cute from the front, but the pouf just does not work in the back:
I am sure the problem is that I used a wool - a mid-weight wool, but a wool nonetheless. It is too bulky for this skirt, and the gathers don't hang properly. I had fair warning: while the the pattern calls for some heavier-weight fabrics as options, wool was not one, so I am not blaming the pattern at all. I still might make this again in the summer - I do think it would be fabulous in a tissue-weight cotton. I really like the different shape. It is just not working here.
Eh, I was bummed, because I was going to wear this on my upcoming trip. But you win some, you lose some, and I have high hopes for Vogue 8511 (*knocking on wood*). At least the weekend is almost here. Enjoy!