I should've gotten a relaxed fit jean but I thought that these would stay up better., I was right, but the waist band is at least 1 inch too small for me. I could button them, but not without feeling very uncomfortable. I have a thick waist, and a bit of a pouch to cover, but I am going to have to tone really well to fit into these jeans. If I can't fit in them  by the spring I'm giving them to the nursing home.