I loved the design and the fabric was soft, but apart from not having any pockets (NO POCKETS!!!), they were tiny. I went a size up for my daughter, having read the reviews - from a 12 to a 14. She is happy with the fit, delighted that they came in a shorter length, and thankfully not too stressed about needing a size up. I usually wear an 18, so I bought the 20, but I suspect even the 22 would not have fitted me. As it is, my slimmer sister has taken them off my hands. Sob. She loves them.