I own about 4 of these skirts, in various colors: http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa7302.html . It's the most versatile, comfortable, awesome piece of clothing I own. I also have several of their dresses and leggings & socks, though I tend to stick with neutral colors and veer away from shiny.

Anyone who dresses themselves according to mannequins styled by 20something art school students is bound to look slightly ridiculous to those who are not 20something art school students. Most of the clothing is great and reasonably priced for what you get.