I was frugal and didn't buy a special pattern but instead just altered one I already had in my stash. I used New Look 6164 , view D, cut it up, made new center front and back panels, replaced seam allowances etc. and voila- I had the skirt I'd envisioned. I especially liked the sewn on casing rather than using a zipper. One day while perusing through JoAnn Fabrics, I found this nice black knit. It is thick , has some stretch to it, yet is stable and it has a sponge like feel to it. It isn't a neoprene but feels like it. It was labeled suiting. Anyhow, it was perfect for my skirt.
It went together easily. I did interface the CF and CB to make them more similar in weight and hang. The rest is history. It feels so comfy on. I would love to find more of this fabric to make some slacks.
I styled my skirt with a turtleneck and black tights to give it a "scuba-like" like look. I guess all thats missing are flippers and a mask! (LOL)
