The waist area (18 cm from the waist) is sewn in place, so even girls with wider hips can wear it stylishly without the pleats flaring out too much. When you walk, the fine pleats hidden between the BOX pleats peek out and look very lovely. It's a carefully crafted, detailed piece made in Japan. Length: 48 cm Waist: 66 cm With elastic adjusters on both sides of the waist. Material: 100% wool I bought a collection of pleated skirts for my school uniform, but I mostly wore pants, so I outgrew them in a year without wearing them much. I plan to list many more pleated skirts.