This skirt can be used for belly dance or flamenco. The waist is elastic, and tucking the skirt in creates volume on the sides. The hem has layers of gold sheer frills under pink sheer frills. The gold frills sparkle, but the glitter doesn't fall off. The black fabric of the skirt is a shiny, satin-like material. It has been used several times and has some loose threads and damage in places.