These are great short with one exception. The waist band drops below my waist and gaps a little. I really wish shorts and pants were still made with waist bands that fit AROUND the natural waist line, not below it. the fabric is very nice,doesn't wrinkle at all after washing. I'm enjoying the free shipping and will shop more often.
I totally agree with the three other people who had ordered these shorts in the past and loved them - me too!! But also like them, the new pairs I ordered recently were cut differently - straighter in the thigh (last year they were a bit more flared) and snug in the hips. NOT GOOD at all, and they went back immediately. Called the quick exchange number and was told there were still some of the old version left and she'd send those, so let's hope.
Love the shorts, once I got the right size. Sizes run about one size smaller than most other companies. But the overall quality of the shorts is great.
The 2009 fit is excellent. Shorts are trimmer but not too tight through the thighs and legs, giving them a nice silhouette and updated look. The fabric washes beautifully without ironing. Most clothes in the department stores are not for we more mature ladies. Without LL Bean I'd be sunk! I will try the new straight leg pants with the new trimmer fit next.
