Well it's a bummer. I love these pants so much. but the material from which they are made does not hold black well. I've only worn and washed them 3 times and on the third wash the black is more of an anthracite gray and I can even see a hint of my skin tone underneath which means they are starting to thin. A CURSE . so close! I love these pants but I can't wear them anymore. sad. I would perform in them.