I took apart a kimono and remade it. Once you wear them, you'll be hooked (o^^o) The design of the commercially available ones was easy to wear, so I took them apart, made a pattern, and made my own. They're easy to move in and comfortable. I'm constantly making improvements to make them even more comfortable. You can wear them either way, but the hem design is different. With side pockets. This one has a thick, single-layer elastic waistband.