I bought my size (small, 4-6) and they were gargantuan. They are larger than a size 9 pair of pants that I have for lounging around the house. They were nice and super comfortable otherwise, but Im going to have to try to shrink them in the washer/dryer. I tried once already and they didn't shrink at all, unfortunately. I bought these for an event for which I had to wear a uniform with khaki pants, and it was a bit embarrassing because I didn't have time to go look for khakis that actually fit. I just tried to think to myself that maybe they could pass off as palazzo pants.