I took a chance and bought these jeans based on other reader review & am very pleased.  I'm 63 y/o & do not need or like low rise jeans;  I'm also a short long waisted  pear shape & have difficulty finding well-fitted pants. Except for length (which is always an issue for me), the fit is very good. I've hemmed them to the correct length & I plan to buy more NYDJ jeans. I bought my usual size 10 & the fit is perfect. They laundered well, too.