Let me start by saying I hate wearing shorts. Im 39 and have always hated my legs. Im 56 200 lbs have had 3 babies in 4 years. I need something that will hold me in in all the right places where my body has gone all wrong. Im tired of being hot in the summer touching it out in jeans and leggings...so I thought Id try these. I bought the size 18. I wanted something I could pair with a suit jacket and nice ballet flats or heels for the office. Or could still wear out for a date night. These shorts fit the bill. The price was right. The fabric is not too thick but not think and looks and feels like nice quality. There are no button closures or zippers to dig into my middle. They pull on and stay on. Im going to be ordering a lot more clothes for my work wardrobe from this line!