The first most helpful  reviewers have said everything and I completely agree with them. Im over 65, 54, and 135 lbs. by waist is 30. I wear the size 8 short and they fit well and not too snug at my waist with good pockets as has been said before.  I have the black, 2 plaids, flax, roasted chestnut, and am here again buying the rose color for summer!  Perfect pants, Lee!