LADIES! These are the pants to buy if you fluctuate weight in your thighs! I have thrown out my other pants because I don't need to change these pants depending on what size I am currently at. The have buckles at the top to allow for expansion for food babies AND for bloating for that time of the month, or if you just want to tuck in a sweater. There is room to in these pants to rock climb, kick box, or just look plain fancy WHILE being comfortable. BEST OF ALL if you have those reusable period panties that cover you bottom but you don't want to wear them due seeing the lines of the underwear through your pants. Look no further! I have tested this and they cannot be seen (I told my sister to check out my butt throughout the day). Pockets are wide and reasonable depth. One thing I would mention is that you should definitely measure your waist since that is where the pants will be sitting. I will be ordering another pair but smaller by 2 sizes.