I wear an xl in other items from this company and they have always fit and slightly too big like I like my clothes. I am 5'6, size 12 or 14 in Torrid jeans and can usually grab a large or xl in most bottoms but this is too small. I am kinda bummed out because I talked myself out of the XXL because I have lost 60 lbs in the last 3 years and still out of habit buy things that are too big.(and being honest..didnt want the XXL cuz damn it  have been working hard to get smaller, lol). I like it enough to buy a size up after I write this review. The waist is just too tight for my liking but I can wear it, and it does not seem like it will stretch out. It feels nice, heavy fabric and feels more expensive that it was.