Levi's don't lie about size like other brands.  If you wear a 14 order a 14.  I have large thighs and a decent size bum.  The jeans fit so that I am not constantly tugging to keep them in place.  The waistline in the front doesn't fit me just right, under the belly button, but just a little too low for me.  I am 54 years old.  The jeans fit my niece also and she loves the waistline in the front.  I have had 2 babies, she hasn't.  It may be a generational thing or a baby pouch thing.  I think if I was to lose 5 pounds I would be perfectly happy with these jeans.