I love them! The material is great, thick and NOT shiny at all (like most shaping pants) They look matte, and have flat seams which help to shape your legs and rear. By the way.. I agree with the other reviewer the rear view is awesome! My only issue is that it would fit a taller woman better than me, I'm not really petite, I'm 5"5.. but the waist is very high on me, and I will have them hemmed because the legs are too long too. I'm around 150lbs. so I got the large size, but now I wish I had gotten the medium, because I prefer a tighter fit. However, I like them and I'm planning to wear them as lounge pants too and for running errands.. because they're very stylish.