I bought these pants for a holiday party and was quite pleased with them. The cut is modern the waist sits at medium low, the legs are straight through the thigh and narrower below the knees, but not the extreme "skinny" cut. The fabric has a slight sheen, which makes the pants perfect for a slightly dressier occasion. Being 5' 2", I had to have them shortened, but otherwise, they were perfect, very comfortable and stylish.