I blame myself for not reading the other reviews before buying a $40 pants (the other colors only $27). I Bought the black (which is really dark grey-blue) and have loved them since the first time I put them on. I have a hard time finding pants that fit in the hips. I really wanted a dark black (to replace the ones I have) and Amazon does not have black to replace the order. Sad... but pants are nice. I will wear them.