I am a 33 year old female, and looking professional is what I have to do Monday through Friday as a DON of an organization. My husband would also say that I am very particular in my choice of clothing and since neither being a teen or baby boomer I have a hard time fitting into the clothes that I want without being too revealing. I usually am a size 10, size 39/40/41 inch hip depending on how much candy I have indulged on. Since my go to professional pants (Chaps stretch straight leg sz 10 $59) is no longer being sold locally I decided to shop on here. I was a sceptic about these pants at first, but on a whim after reading reviews I sized up to a L, with a 32 inch inseam. I also have long legs and some of my pants look short on me after a few washes. When I received these they are well stitched and also a bit of a thicker and more professional material. I pulled them on and they are loose enough to look flattering but tight enough to stay sharp. They sit on my natural waist, and hit below my ankles with enough fabric to allow for shrinking in height, if that happens. The only downside is the back pockets are not real and a belt loop came loose as I pulled them on. Overall, a good deal. As a side note I feel I don't have the smoothest or nicest backside in the world but these pants flow over it well.