I've been wearing both barrel and balloon pants for the past five years. I love them! When I saw these at Gap, I immediately ordered the off-white stripe. I am 5' 4" and 104 pounds, and curvy. I ordered two pairs to see which would fit best: Petite 0 and Petite 2. At first, the zero was tight on m...y booty and down the inseam, which fit quite short. (Although, I do have longer legs.) The size P 2 initially fit better and longer (!), but as both have stretched out, I find myself picking the size 0 over the size 2. Coming back to purchase more in either the green or the neutral, but will try a regular size rather than petite. I usually pair them with chunky brown tennis shoes and a brown, camel, or gray sweater, am I'm complimented every time I wear them. They are incredibly comfortable, definitely casual, and quickly becoming my favorite pants -- highly recommend. PS: I gave them four stars instead of five because the crotch pulls sometimes. But honestly, that could be attributed to my round booty. If you aren't quite as curvy as me, it might not be a problem at all.