Small is a little too big, bunches up in the crotch and the waist band is huuuuge and not elastic. I will have them taken in. The waist band is a large fold over "yoga" style waistband and you will need to be careful in how you fold it because the waistband is actually bigger than the shorts. Once I take them in a bit they'll be good shorts for lifting, as they are now I don't dare bend over or move around much because they will slide right off. 5'2", 115 lbs, 25" waist, 36" hips.