Love this skirt! I am a and size 16, waist measurement 40 hip 43 and I'm 5'3. I ordered the 3x. It fits very well on me, but I will say that if you carry a lot of weight in your gut, this skirt is probably not for you as it has little control-top action unless you want to wear a waist cincher. I wear my kymara body shaper top underneath and it smooths things out very well. I like to wear it a little below the knee personally but it can be worn higher if wanted.