I am a true size 4 and have purchased many Dickies products in the past and have had no problems with sizing. Unfortunately, this skirt was huge on me. I ordered a size 4 but what I received was closer to a size 8. The material was very stiff, but a run in the washer would probably soften it up. Instead of incurring the cost of returning it, I gave it to a friend who is between a size 6 and 8. She likes it (who doesn't like free clothing?) but I wouldn't order a Dickies skirt online again. Their paints, on the other hand, are awesome. I ordered a pair of size 4 khaki skinnys at the same time and love them.