When I saw my sister in these jeans the day after Christmas, I could have sworn she lost thirty pounds overnight.  (Not that she doesn't always look great.)  The jeans were so flattering and slimming!  I don't have my sister's long legs, but that didn't keep me from running to my computer to order a pair of Jags for myself.  They arrived two days ago and I'm certainly not disappointed.  The jeans are snug but very comfy -- I kept thinking of those pajama jeans that were sold on TV informercials -- but they look like jeans, not pajama pants or flimsy legging.  They are only 2% lycra, so they're not super, super stretchy.  The top is stiffer than I imagined it would be.  It's actually made of denim material, not something super stretchy, though it does have some give.  Some reviewers likened the top to a maternity panel, but I didn't get that sense at all.  However, because the top part wasn't overly stretchy, the jeans were harder to get in and out of than I expected.  More like putting on a pair of tights rather than pulling on a pair of sweatpants.  Not a huge problem, but if you want something easy to get in and out of and you're at all thick in the waist, you might prefer something with a zipper -- or don't order down a size, like I did.

Upon my sister's advice, I ordered down a size, and the jeans fit snugly.  For these jeans, since there's no possibility of a belt, I think tight is the way to go.  But that does make getting in and out of them a bit more challenging.  And the waistband does occasionally roll down on me -- but I attribute that to my thick middle, not any problem with the jeans.  But the waist never digs in, which is a treat.  I'm about 5'6" and the length is perfect to wear with boots or something without too much of a heel.

These are much more flattering than I would have ever expected for a pull-on jean. Have no fears about giving them a try!