While the size doesn't bother me too bad, I ordered an Xl and wear a size 18/20 jeans, the bottom fit fine in my thighs and just a little snug in the butt. The main problem I have with these is that I just opened them and after an hour of wearing them, I have a hole in the crotch. The sewing there was really weak. Other than that, they're pretty comfortable but I believe with the size I got, they ride down when I sit.