I read  the reviews before buying. I usully use a size 12 ,but since I read  they seemed to be smaller I orderer a 14 , and I think a 12 wouldn't have fit , they are  a little to big , but not that much . the leggs are very wide , "sailor tipe " to get the idea . and they are  high , to the belly . the fabrics ' great . i use them for the office , and are Ok .