These are my absolute favorite shorts to wear around the house or to workout in. The waistband is tightly cinched with elastic, and stays put on your waist without any problems and will never roll down like some other shorts. In addition to the elastic, there is a drawstring should you ever wish to make them tighter. The fabric is very light and breathable, easily moves with your legs, and has a good amount of stretch. The length hits me right at the knee, but your mileage may vary based upon your height. The colors are very true to the images on the product page.I've ordered a pair in every color! You can't go wrong with these.