Pocket opening position

Pattern: Everyday Skirt Pattern piece: Pocket Lining My height is 5'0". I will remove 5-3/4 inches in length from this knee length skirt - increment at waist to hip; hip to mid-thigh, mid-thigh to knee. The position of other design elements and lines is crucial in such a short space, such as the pocket. In the photos, it looks like the lower point of the pocket opening is about 1 inch above the hip level. Mine is right at the hip line. As a design standard, should the side seam pocket's lower opening be even with the body's hip line or above the hip?