I typically wear a size 12 but ordered a size 14 since I had tried on a pair in a 12 and they ran small.  For me the fit was too tapered in the waist in comparison to the pelvis.  The back side gives a nice shapely figure, but the front the hip's were to wide spread in comparison to the waist. If you have a very curvy body shape they would work great but I would suggest to order up a size larger than you typically wear if you looking for a comfort fit.