My first pair of Aimee pants were the Brilliant Black. I was trying to work out the right size, and got these in the larger of the two sizes I thought I might be. But it was a little too large. Won't stop me wearing them, but I'm just always going to buy the smaller size from now on (which, by the way, fits perfecty). Amazingly comfortable, even for a long hike on Salisbury Plain - the lace is really soft, the gusset substantial enough so I don't feel 'exposed'. All round fab.