These pants are thick, more heavyweight. They're large for me in size though other M size pants at 66girls fit me well, this one feels really baggy. So, maybe order smaller. The bands near the ankles aren't just sewing designs, but there is really is a rubber band like band there that stretches. Maybe it is because of the size but the crotch area feels awkward (like its too much space/wide). The pockets are really cute though. The pics make the pants appear light, but they are more bulkier in person.