I bought a pair of these in the store and liked them enough so I bought another pair here. I think I am fairly normal shaped, but I have to get a bigger size to fit my thighs, which makes the waist a little big. However, I am used to this with today's cut of jeans. They were a little lighter than pictured. I actually bought them to wear while pregnant. I bought them at 2 months and wore with a belt pulled tight. I am five months now and they still fit great below my belly, without a belt. I think I will be able to wear them for 2-3 more months and for sure after the delivery.