I always wear a 10 but could easily have worn an 8 in this short.  If you order, order down one size.  The cut is all wrong for today's fit.  They are cut big through the legs and are very unflattering to the body.  Plus they are too long in the crotch.  They are uncomfortable and just awful.  I seriously hate them.  I'm so glad I did not pay a lot for them.