I am about a size 20-22 and I bought a 3x. I will get 2x next time. I could maybe do 1x if I wanted them really tight. the fabric has a lot of stretch.  I'm going to take them in. I could wear them as is but there is a slight fear that they would slip off during the day. they are really soft. the width of the leg looks good. I got the teal tie dye and they are lovely. they are just as shown. I would have bought them if I had seen them in a store. I'm about 5'6". they are just are too long for flats. I was going to wear them with sandals with about a 1.5" heel and they looked like they might just about hit the floor. when I take them in, I'm hoping they will be a bit shorter. I just don't want to ruin the hem. usually rather than take up a hem, I will donate clothes, but if I need to, I will hem these. that's how much I like them. I would also buy 1 or  2 other pairs in tie dye and hem those if I have to. I would  be more likely to take the chance to buy more from this seller because of the fit and quality of these pants. its rare to find true plus size.