I was so excited to get these because they are so cute, but they run very large. I kept them because I thought maybe washing and drying would tighten them up, but it did not. I can pull these 4" out from my waist! (which is 27"--so these are definitely not true to size). They're okay for cold days when I want to wear long underwear under my pants, but otherwise they do me no favors. Sag in the butt and I have to pull them up all the time. The denim is a nice, sturdy denim, though. If I order again, I think I will try a 25w or 26w. . . .