CasualLady, I think that you might have gotten a pair that were manufacturer's defect that weren't caught.  I wear a 4P and these fit just like my other 4P NYDJ--perfect.  In fact, I am looking for the exact same pair in white right now.  The best jeans for wearing longer shirts with.  As with all NYDJ, they feel and fit like heaven.  In fact, I wear mine to work all of the time with a long shirt and everyone assumes that they are pants. Gotta love wearing the world's most comfortable jeans to work.  Love the straight leg.