I ordered the size Medium as I wear a size 10. Medium was supposed to be for size 10 to 14. NO way could I have gotten into these jeans if I was even a size 12, let alone a 14. If you are on the higher end of the size eange, go up a size, particularly if I carry your weight in your lower abdomen, as I do. Other than that, these jeans are very soft and very comfortable. They are a little long on me - I am 5'4" - so if you are petite, they will need to be cuffed or hemmed.