The elastic waistband prevents the skirt from flaring out too much, giving you a beautiful silhouette(*´˘`*) It's relatively clean with no stains or pilling, but please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to these details or seek perfection! Feel free to ask any questions you may have. I'm decluttering, so I have various other items for sale (・∀・) Please take a look if you'd like☆