I made a mistake in buying these before trying on this brand.  I'm a 12 in most pants, but these were very large on me in a 12.  I went to the mall, tried on these pants and bought them in a 10.  They are very soft and comfortable.  I won't say go down a size--rather, I'd say if you haven't bought Not My Daughter's Jeans before, you should try them on before buying. Had they fit, I'd probably give them five stars.