I ordered a med. according to the size chart.  They're a little large and a little short.  If I were to put them in the dryer they would be way too short, but the perfect fit. What's a girl to do!  They have a nice wide waistband (it is not elastic).  Instead of sewing the drawstring in the middle of the band. it's strung through the very top of the band and bunches when it's tied.  They are soft and even though I got the blue ones, I can see through them.  I would not buy these again.  There are too many quirks with them.