Im 57 125 pounds - lengthy. When I first opened package I thought hell no I cant squeeze in these.. well I did.. but I had pudge going over jeans not cute. Mind you I rock high waist thats all I do. So I guess if I didn't eat for 2 weeks I could fit into my normal size. Waist is 27 inches.. and I went with a size 9 this go around. As I do want to wash my clothes normally.. I.e mama bear try to keep em separated. Anyways don't go solely based off other folks.. stick with what you're comfortable with and maybe size up. Im pretty small.. my usual was no bueno. But hey made in USA? Hmm.