This skirt has an elastic waistband in the back and just pulls up. This skirt is really pretty with a geometric pattern in orange, lavender and pink on a white background. It comes with a pretty crocheted belt with beaded fringe.  The waistband measures 32" totally stretched, and the length of the skirt measures 30" from the top of the waistband to the lowest part of the hem of the garment. The length in the front measures 19" from the bottom of the waistband to the hem. This skirt is made of 100% polyester as well as the lining. It is machine wash/line dry and is in like new condition.