I'm the worse when it comes to finding pants that are long in the rise, look stylish and fit ! These pants seem to solve all those old problems-lots of length and room in the crotch, but still very fitted around the hips and thigh. Best part-it looks great. The pant flares out to a nice wide but subtle, lightweight hem that moves freely with your body without getting in the way-whether walking, exercising or putting on a heel. It really looks a bit like a 1970's pant but it's also very slimming with a very high waist that could easily be folded over. I think it's too nice to exercise in and I'm wearing it with a blouse and blazer or my Shannon long sleeve reversible for a more casual look. I'm 5 ft 5 inches, 146 pounds, bit of tummy, and small in the hips and I'm wearing a large for a perfect fit. It washes well with mild soap, under a gentle cold water wash cycle and hang to dry.