The waist is elastic, and there's a button on the front, but the seam of the fabric right next to the button has come undone, creating a hole. I've done a little bit of sewing on it myself. I've been wearing it without opening or closing the button, just pulling it on. Would anyone who doesn't mind this be interested? The fabric is like jersey material and stretches, so it's very comfortable and I loved it. I will compress it for packaging. It will be shipped using the cheapest shipping method. Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used item and has been stored at home.