waistband
Pants meet torso
A waistband is the strip of fabric at the top of pants, skirts, or shorts that encircles the waist.
It typically contains a fastening mechanism—button, hook, or elastic—and belt loops.
An elastic waistband stretches for comfort.
The waistband was too tight after the holidays.
Disc through a hole
- zipperToothed closure device
- snapSudden sharp sound
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
- claspSecuring device that clicks
drawstring · velcro · tie · cord · grommet · slide · gripper · closure
Bifurcated lower-body garment
- pantsTwo-legged garment
- jeansCasual denim trousers
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
slacks · leggings · sweatpants · underwear · briefs · boxers · panties · yoga pants
Pull to extend
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- lycraElastic synthetic fiber
- elastaneStretchable synthetic fiber
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
flexibility · expandable · snapback · tension · give · resilience · grip · recoil
Sewn waistband channels for straps
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- tucksStitched fabric folds
- ruchingPleated fabric trimming
shirring · smocking · darts · sash · ribbon · piping · trim · topstitching
Comfortably close-fitting
- looseNot firmly secured
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- constrictionTightening or narrowing action
- girthMeasurement around something
measurements · sizing · alterations · cinched · adjustable · contour · hug · encircle
Joined fabric edge
- interfacingConnecting between systems
- liningInterior fabric layer
- grosgrainRibbed woven textile
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
facing · reinforcement · topstitching · casing · binding · hem · fusing · stabilizer
button
Disc through a hole
clasp · drawstring · velcro · tie · cord · grommet · slide · gripper · closure · toggle
trousers
Bifurcated lower-body garment
shorts · slacks · leggings · sweatpants · underwear · briefs · boxers · panties · yoga pants · joggers
stretch
Pull to extend
rubber · flexibility · expandable · snapback · tension · give · resilience · grip · recoil · contractile
belt loops
Sewn waistband channels for straps
ruching · shirring · smocking · darts · sash · ribbon · piping · trim · topstitching · channel
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
- looseNot firmly secured
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- constrictionTightening or narrowing action
girth · measurements · sizing · alterations · cinched · adjustable · contour · hug · encircle · digging
seam
Joined fabric edge
- interfacingConnecting between systems
- liningInterior fabric layer
- grosgrainRibbed woven textile
stitching · facing · reinforcement · topstitching · casing · binding · hem · fusing · stabilizer · notch
low-rise
Few floors only
waistbandhem
Folded garment edge
hemline · cuff · ankle band · bottom edge · neckline
- elastic waistbandExpandable garment band
- stretch waistband