I have multiple medical problems including gastrointestinal ones that make my waist grow as the day proceeds unfortunately and clothes can be very uncomfortable. I wear them with waistband more midrise than at my waist line. I’ve learned to wear elastic waists and since breaking my hip last February, I need shorts that are easy to pull on. The fabric is nice and soft and they wash well. Kind of miss pockets but not so much. These are pocketless. They’re easy to wear and wash, comfortable and look good.I live in Florida (ug) where summers are very hot and humid but I’m inside pretty much all the time so temperature changes don’t really affect what I wear. It’s shorts year round with leg warmers and a wonderfully warm fleece jacket to keep me warm in the morning when the air conditioning is high and I’m freezing. Same in the wintertime with cooler temperatures. I’m sensitive to cold and heat so very pleased that I found these comfy shorts that work all year. The light gray’s a bit boring everyday but I have colorful t-shirts. And I don’t go anywhere so no one really sees me. These would be great for athletic wear and ‘lounging.’ They have little gray ties at the waist but they’re short and don’t drape down and get in the way. I wash them in cold/cool water. I just bought 2 more yesterday since they’ve become my shorts of choice. Lastly, the fit is flattering. The legs are loose but not huge. I’m so glad I found them.