New Pencil Skirt and Hat

I made this black pencil skirt and hat to wear for a night out to the theatre.

I made the skirt from view A of Burda 8155. I like how flattering it is but I don't know about the waistband. It's higher in the front and I don't really like how it sits away from the body in the front. The hat I love, especially since I made it on a whim about an hour before I had to leave!
More info on my blog.