Mountain Hardwear Illusion Pants - Waterproof (For Women)

We had to return these pants because they could not be used for skiing or snowboarding since they were not imsulated for warmth. We did not like the super high tight waist design, yet loose through the hips and thighs. This very strange design would not have felt comfortable with long underwear beneath the waist. My daughter and I are the same clothing size and neither of us liked the way the pant fit and were disappointed with the lack of insulation.

These pants were very well made. The white seems a little bit less opaque than I would like (need to wear light thermals under them). And they are a shell, with no insulation, so therms are a must in most conditions. But quality is typical of Mountain Hardwear -- very good. And fit was very good. With the exception of the inseam. They seemed 1 inch longer than they were supposed to be, which was just a bit too long for me. So I'm going to return them. I got the regular length. Needed the short, evidently, and they don't have it in stock. It's great that they come in different lengths thought. If it hadn't been for that issue, they would have been keepers.

I really like these pants. They're lightweight, yet warm. I only have 2 minor complaints: unlike most Mountain Hardwear gear these don't have a loop on the waistband to hang them up. Secondly, the ankle cuff is pretty tight - if you have boot heaters on your ski boots you really have to work to get the cuffs zipped/snapped closed.

These pants fit great. I disagreee with previous commnets of the waist being too small- I ordered an XS, I typically wear a 0-2 pant. These pants are a perfect fit, and the adjustable waist offers a lot of "wiggle room". They do not appear to be see-through at all.

good product xl seems a little small though in hip area