Love these pants. I'm buying another pair. I went by the size guide and bought my size and they fit perfectly with some room to grow. I currently wear them folder down and they don't dig in at all, or fall down. I don't have an issue with them being see thru but they are also not skin tight on me either. I have not tried them pulled up Steve Urkel style for a full day, but it is pretty comfy from what i've seen. I did not notice any bad smell upon opening and they are pretty soft (think lularoe).