If the wheezing old white men with the wide waistbands shouting "No cuts!"

Add in the matching pleated skirt with a wide waistband, and you've got a spring-perfect outfit.

The Duchess de Berry's fashion-forward gown of 1825 shows the wide waistband that was gradually lowering waistlines.

The skirt in question is a filmy white cotton blend, with box pleats and a wide waistband - in other words, not at all trendy.

Mrs. Winter likes to finish them with wide but not tight waistbands.

Casual This pencil skirt has a wide waistband that accentuates a slim waist and front pockets that draw the eye forward, away from the hips.

What's so functional about it is that because of the wide waistband it can be worn with or without a belt.

It consisted of a short, shiny skirt, a wide, sparkly waistband, and a low-cut-very low-satin top.

Made from 100% water proof nylon, these top quality bum bags have two zippered compartments and a wide waistband with a quick release safety buckle.

Long coats are inspired by the suffragists, with wide waistbands and bloused bodices.