I read about the size and fit for these pants on a blog - that writer was right!  The denim has great stretch and is not too thick or stiff -- exactly what I was looking for/hoping for.  The jeans fit through my hips and thighs and still fit at my smaller waist...and even though lots of curvy fits say they will do this, they have not worked for me.....this cut does.  I;m 5' 7" and currently wear a size 12 or 14.  I ordered these in 12 because of what the blogger had written.  I love the fit! I only wish I could find another pair in another color.