Wore these once over my dry bikini by the pool. Washed in fragrance free detergent and they have been sitting in my collection since. They're wrinkled but otherwise in excellent shape with plenty of wear left in them. Great with thong style bikinis. They are soft, very light, and comfortable even on hot days. The waistband is elastic, the bow is just for design. Although they look white in the photos, they are a very pale purple. From a smoke free house and pet free area.