I ordered a size 10 and a 12. They feel a bit large for the size marked and at 30" inseam they are at least 2" too long for me even with heels. At 5'3" I'm not so short that jeans are always too long. Other brands are almost short enough. Also the dark jeans have less stretch in them than the lighter color- a plus in my book as they don't slip down so easily. You can wear them without a belt.