I had read that these ran a lil big in the waist, but they worked just fine for me ;) I'm a mom of 2, so I still have some tummy area to get rid off. I have tried other jeans with a lil stretch in them and after a few hours I'm pulling them up and then the knees and butt get so baggy I hate to wear them out of the house.  These have a lil give, but hold their shape all day.  I have even worn them for a couple of times w/o washing and did't get the droopy butt look.  I will be buying these again, since they are now my go to jeans!!