I do run in a skirt, lip stain/gloss, and waterproof mascara. The New Balance running skirts are very light, don't bunch up or chafe. It almost feels like you're wearing nothing. I like them, they look much better on me (5'2, 120lbs) than the running shorts which are usually too long. No, they don't hold gels, chapstick or anything else, but on runs of less than 10 - who cares - I'm cool and comfortable. When I want to feel like a running pack mule I slip on the hydration belt loaded w/gels, gatorade, chapstick, sunblock...