Nice shorts, and seem to be well-constructed, but they run pretty small. I decided to keep them for when I lose weight. I'd recommend ordering a size or two larger if you don't want them to dig into your waist. They are made of smooth material that won't catch on skirt or dress. For reference, I ordered size 8. My waist is 33.5", hips 42", 150 lbs, 5'4' tall.