I was really apprehensive to order jeans online without being able to try them on first. But, I read ALL the reviews and decided to take a chance on these jeans.  They look great and have a very soft (almost velvety) feel.  The absolutely fit perfect.  The waist is proportioned to the jeans size.  For example, if you buy the larger sizes the levis assume that you don't have a tiny waist.  When you zip and button them, you don't get so squeezed that you have a very unflattering "muffin top" look.  These jeans fit better than any I have ever tried on at department stores.  I highly recommend them.  I will be buying more of these - guaranteed!