I really couldn't imagine spending the money until they arrived and they did not lie. I normally wear a size 12, I ordered the 10 as they suggested. Excellent choice. My husband and family have given me so many compliments. They hold there shape. I have washed them 3-4 times and they still look new. There is no waist gap which I normally have. And definitely no plumbers crack when I bend over. No more having to pull up my jeans everytime I get up.