These pants are the most comfortable I have ever owned. I love the way they fit because my waist is never small, no matter how thin I may be. I wear mens' Levi's because of my waist and my hips which are small for a woman. The elastic in these is strong enough to hold them in place but with enough give that they don't bind at all. Truthfully, I don't wear them out because I'm 55 and I would feel self conscious. They are also a little sheer, so you would want to see how they look with light behind you before you go out. For me, that wouldn't be a big problem because I wear long tunic tops a lot.