Update: I finally, finally ordered a tetron hakama from
https://www.budogu.com/products.cfm?...categoryId=246
It left Japan yesterday, and is now in customs in Chicago, according to the USPS tracking! I can't wait to get it. After trying on a couple of other hakama, I ordered a size 25 because I am (apparently) freakishly short-waisted. The 24 was too short, and the 26 was too long, so I'm thinking the 25 should do the trick.
I truly appreciate everyone's feedback - you really helped me make my choice. I'll let you know what I think once I get it.