I'm 5'5", around 140 lbs, have a 30" waist, 36" hips, so i ordered an xl. Right out of the package, i thought there's no way these will fit! They only measured 13" wide laying flat!! I tried them on anyway and they fit like a glove!! Very comfortable, perfect length (with a little to spare/ covers my ankles), and the high waist gives me a slender silhouette. I can sit, bend, & squat without fearing they'll bust at the seams, because they have a bit of stretchiness all the way through. The only thing I don't like about them, is the waistband rolls down when I sit. (Maybe its the muffin top busting out? Lol). But, at least it doesn't do that in the back, so I don't have to ever worry about showing plumbers crack!! Great looking faux leather pants for the price! I may order a second pair!! I do love these!!