Got this in the lightest color--Abraided Art. It fits similar to other Levi's styles, so maybe the other reviewers were complaining about the darker colors, which might have a different fit. This is a thicker fabric, so it hangs well. It's mid rise and baggy, so it sits lower on my waist than my usual high rise jeans. I have a bigger belly, but it's still very comfortable on my waist, sitting or standing. It's also very flattering and makes my belly look small. The leg is pretty wide--the hem covers almost my whole shoe, with about an inch poking out at the toe. This really reminds me of the JNCO jeans of the 90's. And as a former 90's raver girl, I love it! Looks great with a light lavender shirt and big sneakers. Wish it came in a shorter length than 31, but as a short gal, I'm pretty used to having to hem my pants.