When I initially ordered these, I was a few pounds heavier.  So, when I received them, I was a bit hesitant to try them on.  Although I felt a twinge of anxiety, my curiosity overruled that fear and I am so happy it did.  Even with the extra weight (around the belly) the jeans somehow miraculously adjusted and I have to say they looked GREAT!!  Another bonus, was they were/are the most comfortable pair of jeans I have!  No crotch riding, no "muffin tops"...they looked just like they do in the picture...and that's never happened for me before.  I'm a woman in my late 50s, who's had three kids and these jeans gave me the shape of a woman in her 20s.  I'd call that a miracle, wouldn't you?