I bought these for office work, and I love them. I hate 100% poly pants as they are for old ladies. These pants are cotton with just enough poly to keep them from fading. They are not stiff, yet they are reasonably durable. Yes, they have a low rise - to fit today's fashions. I am not a teenager, and I am not out of fashion with these pants. The fit is great. The people who say they aren't made for a woman's body, don't have a woman's body. If you have the curves, these will fit you well and won't be too "big". They should fit at the hip, if you have no hips, they will be too roomy up top in the "waistband". The only improvement I would make is larger pockets. These pockets are so small, that if you have a bit of change and sit down, it falls out. Other than that, these are great!