I tried these on the day after they arrived...and I wanted never to take them off! I was a little doubtful at first because I usually order size Petite L, but I've lost a few pounds and followed the garment measurement guide in the catalog, and took a chance on the Petite M. It is perfect--though I think the L would have been just as perfect. The petite length is just right. My only reserve--not crazy about the top-stitched pockets on the front of the legs which I couldn't see in the catalog photo, but it's not a deal-breaker. The fabric is amazing. For reference, the weather here was 100 F and soggy-humid that day, and I only have ceiling fans in my house. STILL perfect--lightweight, flexible, and very comfortable. I'm traveling next week--and have every confidence that these will be great on the plane, in the airport, and hefting my suitcase out of baggage claim. The only question remaining is how they will hold up to laundering--but I'm optimistic.