post-modern skirt lengths

today i have a very important meeting.
i've intentionally worn my glasses, so that there will be at least some layer to hide behind -- to distance myself from the faces that will reside on the other side of the table.
i'm wearing my favorite dress. the black one that hangs just right -- just below the knees -- that has the blue stitching in stripes that matches the blue stripe in my hair. listening to all the r.e.m. i've got -- for inspiration -- for solace.