I am only 5'1" and very curvy. I purchased a size 14 petite short at Macy's a couple weeks ago and found myself in a situation that i'd never been in before, I wasn't walking on my jeans! I have also found that unlike my Old Navy jeans these Levi's have a stretch but I am able to purchase pants my size not a size lower. I don't have saggy bottem issues and my mommy belly is nicely smoothed down. The rise is a little high but I don't have any gapping and I was able to do some serious yard work without any issues. My only complaint is the back pocket detals a little tacky but my butt looks so good that it isn't really a big deal. All in all beautiful pants.