A 'Rectangular' Skirted Dress?

Just recently I've come across a number of dress patterns that have a skirt which is just 2 rectangles of fabric, sewn together & then gathered to attacht to the bodice. Has anyone made a skirt like this before? How did it turn out?

It's odd that I've been collecting patterns for a while now & never seen this method of making a skirt, then all of a sudden I seem to have about 4 of the things! I'm not sure if I like the idea or not. If anyone has pics of this kind of skirt it would be very much appreciated!!

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