I was skeptical when I first bought these jeans. Having worn Levi's for years and knowing how my butt looked in the right pair - I was worried at first when I pulled these on. Never judge a pair of jeans until you've washed them. Once I washed them, I knew I bought the right jeans. These are jeans that I don't want to take off the minute I get home. They fit beautifully. The length is great - not too long! I'm 5'3" and am always challenged by the petite/ not petite sizing. These come on the foot a bit, but not enough were I have to mend them. The slightly higher waist (not 1988 high, just to the bottom of the belly button high), is perfect for hiding the fact that I don't have a pre-baby waist-line anymore. Goodbye mushroom cap, hello sexy smooth lines. These jeans curve where they should and I feel skinny in them - which, as we all know, is half the battle. I even got a, "You're looking good, have you lost weight?" wearing these jeans!! Now that's a good pair of jeans.