Abstract: A securing mechanism for a waist of a clothing bottom includes a casing that defines a waist circumference. An elastic has first and second ends and is located entirely within the casing. A first draw cord is attached to the first end of the elastic, extends inside the casing, protrude out through a first hole to be located outside of the casing. A second draw cord is attached to the second end of the elastic, extends inside the casing, protrude out through a second hole to be located outside the casing. Portions of the first and second draw cords that are located outside of the casing are shorter than or approximately three inches in length when the waist circumference of the casing is fully extended.