These pants are super cute, cozy, comfortable, and have a thin fleece thinning that is perfect for chilly temperatures. The finish is matte and has a high end look and feel. After many trips through the washer and dryer I can assure you that these do not shrink or pill. These still look brand new!I [5'7, 145 lbs, straight/apple-ish shape] normally order a size Large Long in this brand. For this style, with the wider waist band (the large is normally a little tight in the waist on me) I opted to go with the size XLarge Long. It was absolutely the right choice to go up to an XLarge, but I should have gone down in the length to a regular. That's not really a big issue, I'll just trim the hem, but it is solid advise for all that, much like bra sizing, if you go up in one metric, go down in the other.The style of these is excellent! The wide leg has a straight drape from the waist band, giving them an elegant, not oversized look. The waist band is smooth, comfortable, and adjustable with the tie - so you can get an ideal fit. I'm very happy with these and would recommend!