I'd thought I'd shimmy throughout my garden and louge comfortably in this gorgeous skirt with beautiful beading and gorgeous color. I must be too thick waisted, though, as it was tight in the waist. Sexy? Not so much, in the romantic gardener arena.  Wearing it with a tank top, I thought I'd pop a capillary. It says the waist will adjust, and stretch out over time. I'm not too wide through the middle, (size 12)  though it is where I carry most extra weight. Meanwhile, until I am toned or the elastic gives up, I'll wear as a halter dress, and it is quite pretty. It IS sheer so wear a lil something underneath if you leave the house in it. I'll order more of these skirts in different colors if the elastic gives a bit over time (I'd LOVE for this thing to hang on my hips a bit). Time will tell and I will offer an update in the coming months of the "elasticity" of it all.