I made this size 16 Hula hoop skirt in purple with black lace overlay for my 18 year old niece. http://www.flickr.com/photos/73669617@N07/8226624448/
I didn't see her wear it last year as she lived on the other side of the country but this week it has been worn multiple times as the weather has suddenly warmed up :) Yesterday she was styling what she was going to wear to a concert on the weekend; the hula hoop, corset, patterned tights and boots, it looked stunning.
So in case there is anyone out there wondering if this works for an older girl, Yes it does!