I'm a very hard to fit person because of my HUGE waist size! I mean, I HAVE NO WAIST at all!  I took a big risk based on reviews and ordered my size (14) just to get an idea on fit with full intentions of sending them back if they weren't even close.  I am 5'4" and 170 pounds.  THESE PANTS ARE AMAZING, GORGEOUS and fit like they were made for me!  The fabric is beautiful, like trouser material, the length is perfect AND THE WAIST FITS WITH NO MUFFIN TOP!  Halleluyah!  Fantastic fit, color, WONDERFUL!