For Commuting, work, and travel. Sculptek Light fabric gives you full coverage and all"way stretch. Zip pockets on back secure your essentials. Fit is a true to size XS petite and very good quality. Im 5'0 with a 26 waist and 33 hips and the fit was true for me. Only worn once, like new condition. The strip isn't really velvet just a textured shine fabric. Fabric + Care Nylon/Spandex ALL"AROUND STRETCH: Provides ultimate comfort and mobility QUICK"DRYING: Dries in a flash for ultimate comfort when breaking a sweat BREATHABLE: Airflow moves easily through the garment WICKING: Pulls sweat away from the body to the surface of the fabric so it can evaporate Machine wash and dry. Imported. measurements inseam 26 in hip 18 in rise 10 in waist 12.5 in