Oh, I know, Indy. I just find it so frustrating that everything seems to be getting longer. I think I have an unnatural fear of turning into a "Cambridge lady," i.e. a therapist who wears calf to ankle length skirts, Dansko clogs, lots of scarves, big flowing jackets, and chunky jewelry.
I wouldn't wear mini skirts to work, either, but I do wear them (or short dresses) instead of shorts in the summer, for non-work time. I hate shorts, except bike shorts, of course.
I do love pencil skirts.