I was reminded of this link the other day when I was looking through some older clothes and found my favorite blue and white polka dot from the 90s that I hadn't worn in years. I think I am going to get it cleaned and wear it again. I tried it on and instantly remembered why I loved that dress so much. It is actually more of a wide leg jumpsuit but the mid calf length and look of a fuller skirt longer skirt. It looks like a white blouse and jumper but is actually one piece, and it has the most soft, feminine wide gathered multistitch elastic backwaist. It is the most comfortable dress ever as any of you ladies who had a similar dress will recall. I like the feel of comfortable feel of skirts and this feels like a skirt but even more comfortable. The feel of those full fluttery culotte legs combined with the nice silky fabric and the cozy firm but gentle back elastic hugging the waist is pure bliss. You feel so feminine and pampered in this dress. I hadn't worn it since before I met my husband so I tried it on for him and he said it was adorable, as did my 14 year old daughter who called it vintage chic. It will be nice for church because I teach Sunday school to toddlers so I do a lot of moving around, kneeling, playing, etc. so the split skirt makes all that easier. I wish I could sew a nice smocked elastic back waist that could be worn uncovered. I would like to make a dress or a jumper dress like that. I'm bringing it back. It's good to see the fashion world coming around to softer feminine styles, including elastic waists. We can actually be comfortable and stylish. Yay!

I was reminded of this link the other day when I was looking through some older clothes and found my favorite blue and white polka dot from the 90s that I hadn't worn in years. I think I am going to get it cleaned and wear it again. I tried it on and instantly remembered why I loved that dress so much. It is actually more of a wide leg jumpsuit but the mid calf length and look of a fuller skirt longer skirt. It looks like a white blouse and jumper but is actually one piece, and it has the most soft, feminine wide gathered multistitch elastic backwaist. It is the most comfortable dress ever as any of you ladies who had a similar dress will recall. I like the feel of comfortable feel of skirts and this feels like a skirt but even more comfortable. The feel of those full fluttery culotte legs combined with the nice silky fabric and the cozy firm but gentle back elastic hugging the waist is pure bliss. You feel so feminine and pampered in this dress. I hadn't worn it since before I met my husband so I tried it on for him and he said it was adorable, as did my 14 year old daughter who called it vintage chic. It will be nice for church because I teach Sunday school to toddlers so I do a lot of moving around, kneeling, playing, etc. so the split skirt makes all that easier. I wish I could sew a nice smocked elastic back waist that could be worn uncovered. I would like to make a dress or a jumper dress like that. I'm bringing it back. It's good to see the fashion world coming around to softer feminine styles, including elastic waists. We can actually be comfortable and stylish. Yay!

Great article. I make a lot of skirts and dresses with elastic waists and the tips should be helpful. I'm glad to see that the fashion world is realizing that elastic can be flattering and is really comfortable. I have a lot of nice business type skirts that have a flat front and elastic in the back. I like to tuck my blouses in so you get that tailored look in the front and that nice firm but gentle ease of the wide elastic in back. The fashion police may frown upon such things, but it is comfy and I wear nice silk blouses and heels and I think it looks nice. I think the gathering in the back softens the look. Frumpy or not, I am comfy. While you won't see me wearing pull on mom jeans or granny pants anytime soon, I am not ashamed to say I am a fan of elastic.