Hi Crankin,

Thanks for the inquiry.

Like you, I'm not a big fan of most of the elastic hems on cycling jerseys. (One of several reasons that I like Sheila Moon's stuff....)

This "Pop" jersey is a pretty nice exception to the rule. The elastic band at the bottom is skinny and it doesn't pull in or bunch up the way many of the elasticized hems do. The jersey flares out ever so slightly at the bottom and the elastic curves along with the flare---it doesn't try to pull it in.

The jersey also isn't one of the really long styles that require you to pull the top down far over your hips to make it stay in place. I put it on just now to see where it lands and the front falls about 3" below my navel.

Does that help? Let me know if you have more questions.