I liked these shorts pretty well.  I am 5'3" and normally wear a 4.  I ordered the 5 & 7.  The 5 fit better and I am keeping both pairs, in black and white.  As others have commented, the length is better.  It is not too short and not to long.  These shorts fell well below my navel.  Based on the fit described by others and the fact that I am petite I thought they would come up higher.