I am skeptical to buy jeans without trying on but the reviews were good and amazon has a good return policy so I figured I would give it a shot. I am a 16w-18 I ordered the 16 because I knew these were stretch and didn't want the 18s falling off. The hit at my belly button I wish they were higher. They fit, feel, and look great they stay in place and hold their shape well. My pictures do not do them justice.