My daughter is 5'9" and wears 27 inch jeans. These fit perfectly. These jeans are mid waist, reaching a little below the belly button. They fit just a little above her ankles.

They are distressed but not so distressed that the skin shows through the frayed material. They have a very casual look but she says they can be paired with Keds for a walk in the park or with flats for a brunch. She says that she could sit down easily for a picnic with these jeans. They are not too tight.