Very stretchy, which is what I wanted and expected and why I opted for the high waist, keeps them from falling down. Because they're so stretchy you can opt for a smaller size than recommended. They are shorter than expected, but I am 58.  Now the funny part is that they truly do make your butt look good. A work mate commented on that the second she saw me in them. And I did not ask or mention to her that they were new or supposed to do that.  Shocked the hell out of me and gave us both a good laugh. So decent jeans that work as promised