I'm not sure what I expected...I think I just needed undies and wanted something simple--these had a high rating, so there you go. Remind me of another pair I had a while ago, also very light, but with a bit more structure, and that is my "problem" with these--I guess they are almost too plain/without seams/non-constricting. Kind of funny to admit, but I think if you like a little structure to your undies, you may not like these. That being said, these are EXCELLENT forworry-free, line-free dressing.