@Susan Louise I received my pants today. I ordered two pairs in the regular (not petite) though I am 5'1". I wanted it to be closer to my ankles.
The plum color is okay but I really do not like the tapioca color at all...it has a lot of yellow undertones to it and is much different than the natural color that I received last year when Lori offered her boyfriend jeans. The natural color has no yellow to it and is a nice neutral off white. The fabric is soft and not scratchy.
As far as fit, I like the boyfriend jeans from last year much better. I just don't like these on me at all and they are going back. Plus I have arthritis in my hands and find that the button at the waist is very tight to open and close and hurts my hands.
Maybe you'll have better luck with the fit! Just goes to show that one really needs to see and try things on in person most of the time!