These pants seem to follow the 70's style uniform. By that I mean they are tighter around the thighs and feature a lace-up front. Most uniforms don't have these characteristics, but there was a time in the 70's when this was prevalent (and there were much wider bell bottoms too). If this appeals to you, go for it, just know that what you are getting isn't typically 'the norm'.  

They are a little thicker but the waist is a better fit than the regular elastic.   

I first ordered these pants in a size 4. The waist fit okay, but the legs were extremely tight in the thigh. I returned them for a size 6 thinking that I would need to go up two sizes. The six ended up being way too big in the waist. So I returned them again, this time for a size 5. The five fits well in the legs, but the waist is still a little big. I guess in a perfect world I would get a size 4 waist with a size 5 leg cut. But, aside from being a little loose in the waist, I like the pants.   

Well hmmmm lets see. Life is a gift from the Gods so we should cherish each and everyday. We need to never go to bed mad or wake up with anger or hate in our hearts. If you have a desire in your heart then do whatever it takes to achieve it. When you complain about traffic being slow and you're late for work, remember you HAVE a job to go to. When you complain that you don't like what is for dinner, remember there are others that are lucky to eat one meal let alone three and when you complain that the TV/Radio or whatever is too loud, please remember you have the give of hearing. And lastly about Karate...Determination Training Perservence - Fear = My Black Belt....