Wasn't sure what to expect as the reviews were mixed. These are a great fit and meant to be loose-fit. They're not transparent, but they're not opaque either, so not meant to be worn tight. The inside of the waistband matches the side stripes, and I wear them with the band rolled over because otherwise they sit too high on my waist, Don't be fooled by the pic of the pants dragging on the ground. I'm 5'7" and wear a size 6, and these hit just right, not dragging on the ground, but almost at the bottom of my gym shoes. They're a bit "staticy"