Whatever happened to skirts?

Since I went to my son's wedding in August (and wore a skirt), I have wondered why we women don't wear them more often?!

How many of us girls still wear skirts regularly? I walk a great deal, so 95% of the time I'm definitely in slacks/pants and sneakers or walking shoes! I do love long floaty skirts in the summer with sandals though.  The other day, I was in a downtown in a supermarket,
when I saw an elderly gentleman waltz past in a black, backless dress with fishnet stockings and lace-up shoes. Everyone was fascinated by his outfit at the cash desk! Perhaps he misses skirts too?!