Walk before judging the length
Put on the skirt with the shoes and take a proper walk around the room. If there is a narrow hem or a slit, check whether you can take your normal stride and climb a step. A skirt that looks right while standing still may need more thought for a walking-heavy day.
The same labelled length can land in a different place on different people. Focus on where this skirt finishes on you, rather than trying to reproduce the exact proportions of a photograph.
Compare the weight of the shoe
A lightweight skirt with a slim flat gives a different impression from the same skirt with a substantial trainer. Both can work. If the shoes feel visually heavy, try a plainer top before assuming the skirt is wrong. If the outfit feels too delicate for your routine, a sturdier shoe may be the useful change.
With boots, look at the gap between the shaft and the skirt hem. It can be visible or covered; what matters practically is that the fabric does not catch and the boot feels comfortable when you move.
Finish with a layer you can carry
A cropped jacket leaves more of the skirt visible. A longer coat creates another line over it. Test the combination fastened as well as open, especially if the skirt has a full shape.
Keep the waistband comfortable once your top is tucked in. Thin fabrics can collect or twist beneath a tight band. A smooth underlayer and a simpler tuck are often more useful than repeatedly pulling the skirt into position.
