I'm normally a 3x or size 24, I was hesitant to get these in a 2x knowing that the material would be thin, because many of the reviews said to size down but I'm glad I did because they fit perfectly! I got the 2x in the charcoal color. They are a very pretty dark gray and feel so nice and comfortable even after washing.  I did not put them in the dryer as the instructions on the label specify not to. I imagine they would shrink considerably which I don't want as the length is, well about 2 inches too long, but I don't want to risk them shrinking past that 2 inches as another reviewer had said they shrank about 4 inches after using the dryer.  The downside of these very comfortable and flattering lounge pants are that they continually slide down all day and if you're wearing a loose top they will reveal the goods if you are carrying anything you can't let go of to catch your pants at a moments notice,  even with the fold over part left unfolded.  I've considered sizing down another size but I can tell that if I did the seams wouldn't sit right on my big thighs so if you have smaller legs, then yes order two sizes down but if you're pretty well distributed as I am then one size down is all you need. Would I recommend buying them.... yes. They are light weight, flattering, soft, and comfortable I just wouldn't recommend wearing them to work as I had unless you never carry things at your job so your hands are free to guard your pants! Haha

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