waistbands

Pants grip strips

Waistbands are the bands of fabric at the top of pants, skirts, or shorts that encircle the waist.

They may be elastic, fitted, or adjustable.

The elastic waistbands on sweatpants make them comfortable for lounging.

An expanding waistband is a tactful way to refer to weight gain.

garment

elastic

Able to stretch, rebounds

drawstring · ribbed · encased · fabric · stitched · lined · reinforced · gathered · folded · casing

construction

elastic

Able to stretch, rebounds

zipper · velcro · tie · snap · buckle · clasp · grosgrain · ribbon · boning · stay

clothing-types

pants

Two-legged garment

  • trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
  • skirtsLower-body garments for women
  • shortsAbbreviated lower garments

jeans · leggings · underwear · boxers · briefs · sweatpants · joggers · yoga pants · pajamas · tracksuit

fit

snug

Comfortably close-fitting

digging · pinching · rolling · slipping · gaping · cinched · secure · constricting · cutting · adjustable

fashion

low-slung

Positioned very low

thin · decorative · exposed · hidden · contrast · logo · branded · designer · embellished · ruched

Categories
Opposites
garment support mechanism

waistbandssuspenders

Shoulder straps for trousers

braces · shoulder straps · galluses · overalls · belts

garment component location

waistbandsneckbands

Strips encircling the throat

collars · cuffs · hems · necklines · headbands

Phrases
Family

waistband

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G