I wore these pants during a trip to Israel. They were exactly what I was looking for. They were cool in the hot weather, not sheer or tight, so they were appropriate for holy sites such as churches, and they looked fine without ironing, right out of the suitcase. We visited the site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, where they really scrutinize your outfit for appropriateness, and they passed the test. I was also able to wash them out in the sink and they were dry by the next day. The pockets are handy.