The waist has elastic and is adjustable. There is a zipper on the left side. The back pockets are fake. Items will be compressed for shipping. They will be folded to fit the shipping size. The color may appear different depending on your screen. Please understand. This is a used item and has been inspected by a non-professional. There may be oversights. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item or are overly concerned about details.