I have so many of Maya's skirts, so I already knew they were incredible, but I also really enjoy the new waistband!!! I've always thought that the transition from shirt to skirt with the old skirt waistbands were a bit... I don't know. casual? but these thicker waistbands really make an outfit work, plus the additional staying power. The skirts are also just as nice as the others, great fabric and texture quality, beautiful art, functional pockets. Sad to see that these skirts aren't coming back, but looking forward to trying the new cotton ones!