I dont know what i was hoping for but these werent quite it. I was swayed by good styling but should have paid more attention to description. They are a high waist fit meaning the sizing of a L - W 32" is exactly that. They sit exactly at my size 12 32" waist with no ease. Cut like a standard Gap chino. I am 5'9" and sitting so high the inseam is very short. All in all a fine pant but nothing like how it is styled. I would need an xxl, which doesnt exist, to have the ease and drape of the listing.
I should have held off buying until they put more size information on listing for the exact item and i would have known they wouldnt work. I figured if a small was 29.5" then a large might be bigger than it was. Otherwise, very lightweight denim suitable for wear throughout the year. Quest for stylish jeans for my body continues. Paper is likely just not for me