I'm 5'4, approximately 185 lbs, 36" waist, 46" hips, and the 1X fits perfect for me. At first I ordered the 3X in the lighter blue wash but they were too big in the waist so I gave them to my Mom. The darker blue wash looks better in my opinion. They are extremely stretchy and the high waist helps to conceal the "extra love" in the mid section 