That is no longer true; I've had a long Macabi for about 18 months now and I love it for walking on days when the weather suggests trousers would be good but, I don't want to go the two pipes route.I wrote:I don't own (or want) a Macabi < SNIP >
I did not want a Macabi due to the rather full, light and floaty appearance; now I have had one for a while those are exactly the qualities I enjoy about it, though more from a wearers perspective than a visual one. Like a previous poster I do not use the wading snaps (not yet anyway), but I have found the simple lanyard from front to back just above the hem to be useful a few times in blustery conditions. I'm not sure it really adds modesty (or that an addition is really required) however it certainly provides some extra mental confidence that the whole thing will not lift up over my head and frighten the natives
The pockets are voluminous and useful, I particularly like the zipped safety pocket. The fabric is tough, easy to wash and quick drying and does not feel too clammy against the skin if it gets wet when wearing it. For example, last night I was wearing it when I was out walking in rain for around three hours. The skirt was drenched below coat length, but the moisture did not wick up and, as the fabric remains wind proof, I stayed warm and comfortable. On getting home it went straight in the washing machine and then over an airer, by this morning it was dry and ready to wear again. Very impressive and very practical; sadly I can't wear it to work (due to the machinery in the factory as much as a desire to hang on to the current job for a while).
Have fun,
Ian.