I really like the jeans and the high waist  - I normally wear a size 10 in jeans, so that's what I ordered and they are a little looser than I like, maybe because of the stretch, but I will keep them as my "looser" fitting jeans and take them in after I wash them a few times if I feel like they are still too big. I prefer a tighter fit, so I ordered a size 8 to try before ordering any more. Hopefully, they will be just right!