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Elastic fantastic
Gathered waistbands hit the catwalks

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Elasticated waists at John Rocha.
Elasticated waists at John Rocha.

Elastic fantastic

If there's one essential item you need next winter, it looks as if elastic is it. On both John Rocha and Antoni + Alison's winter 01 catwalks, outfits were given a modern twist with elasticated waistbands. This gave dresses a pleated effect above and below the waistline, where the fabric had gathered. Stretchy waistbands are also a more comfy option for next winter, after summer's tight wide belts and corsets. But beware if you have a thick waist or large hips - the elasticated look isn't flattering to larger sizes.
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