As a middle-aged woman who weighs 145 lbs. and stands 54, these size L pants fit me well at the waist and are the perfect length. Heres my beef: 1) after one washing, the fabric is already pilling, and 2) one of the product features listed is2 side pockets. But if you try to put something inside the pockets, youll find that they're sewn shut. Im confused. Am I suppose to get a seam ripper so I can use my pockets or are they for decoration only? Because the fabric is lightweight and would show bulges , I suspect that the side pockets are decorative.