i wear a size 12/14 jeans. 12's give me muffin top but a great bum & 14's a droopy bum but oh so comfy waist. lol i ordered these in a size XL since they were described as fitted & they fit perfectly! i am 5'5" and they are maybe 1/2 inch too long in bare feet but nothing worth cutting them or having them hemmed. i would say i am pear shaped if i had to pick a shape and these don't give sausage knee!