I am not really comfortable wearing shorts, but I don't want to sweat (I mean "glow")  all summer long, either.  These capri jeans are a really good compromise. I can get a cool breeze on my legs without feeling uncomfortable or looking inappropriate. (art museums and the like don't mind jeans, but really frown on shorts. Go figure) These are a medium weight denim with a tiny bit of stretch. They are NOTHING like jeggings, which is just fine with me.  Lee Riders also seem to be designed for women with a small waist and good sized hips, which describes me to a T. The dark denim is exactly as shown in the picture, and because it is not a stonewashed or bleached style, it is a little stiffer than those style, for at least the first couple of washes.

These also wash and dry like a dream.  I have been washing them in a load that only contains jeans, because I fear that some of the dark blue will come off on other clothes, and if it comes off on other jeans, well, no harm done. I was worried that the initial washing would cause the capris to shrink. There was no discernable shrinkage after washing and hanging the capris to dry (first washing) or when they took a ride in the dryer (everything after the first washing) Surprisingly, these capris don't seem to loosen up with wearing, unlike many other jeans.  In other words, if they are too tight when you first put them on, it's not going to get better. Just exchange them and you'll be a lot happier.

Hope this helps you decide whether or not to buy these capris.