I have been torturing myself, trying on jeans for years. They're all too long or too short or too baggy in the legs when they fit in the waist. I'd ordered another pair of Lucky Brand jeans in a size larger (which I thought was the right size), and I loved the style (a different style than these), but they were on the border of being too loose in the waist, and the legs were definitely too baggy. I'm not skinny, but I do exercise and I want my jeans to show off my fit legs. These jeans are exactly what I was looking for! They fit perfectly, and the higher waist is ideal for my high-waisted torso. They hit me right below my ankle bone, so the length is great as well (I'm 5' 8"). The straight leg style shows off my legs!! They have a tiny bit of stretch, but only a little - these are a high-quality, sturdy jean.