The waist is elasticated and has a lining. This is a free-size skirt with pockets on the sides. There is some fraying at the slit (see photo 5), so the price has been reduced. In my personal opinion, it is not noticeable when worn. Recommended for those who like brands such as grove, axes femme, ROPE' PICNIC, VIS, INGNI, E hyphen world gallery, earth music&ecology, who's who Chico, mysty woman, Latocale, Gready Brilliant, apart by lowrys, KBF, Gready Brilliant, SHIPS, URBAN RESEARCH, UNITED ARROWS, niko and..., URBAN RESEARCH ROSSO, IENA, IENA SLOBE, AZUL ENCANTO, and UNIQLO. Color: Brown Skirt Length: Midi/Mid-length Silhouette: Tight