Menopause just started and Ive been having hot flashes. Clothes that I used to like wearing-if they're not cotton or linen, I cant wear them anymore as heat builds up and gets trapped quickly and my personal summer gets too uncomfortable with instant perspiration, etc... ladies who have experienced this know what I mean. So Ive been switching to cotton and lately linen and linen, I found, is most effective in helping me manage my hot flashes- yay! Im 53, 106 lbs, usually wear size 0-2 but the smallest size available for this item is size 4. I bought 3 pairs anyway. They arrived on time. They are too big for me, but I must say they're true to size. At first I thought I should return all 3 pants but later, I thought i would try stitching the two sides of the waist to make it fit my waist at least. I did not hem down to the hips bec I didn't have time yesterday morning (I wanted to wear it to work same morning) and I haven't washed it and don't know if it would shrink. The pants has loops (yay!) and I wore a leather belt. Its a bit long for me but when I wear heels, its just right. Surprisely, I felt quite fashionable in that relaxed, loosely style! 8-) My male staff even asked me if I just bought new pants. I asked if it looked too big on me, he said no, and that its the trend these days and will be perfect for summer! My female coworkers noticed my pants to,  and joked linen is my best friends these days. The pants kept me super comfortable all day! Im so very grateful. I ironed my pants and included two straight lines down my knees, and it looked so smart for work. So, I think I would keep the 3 pants. Meanwhile, Ive ordered more linen pants that are smaller from other sellers. I highly recommend this seller and this product. In addition to the great fabric, the pants is well made and has two big pockets in the front! Perfect for my cellphone and bunch of keys when Im at work! Thank you for selling this product! 5 stars!