As a size 4 short person whose parents think she wears a size 6, I have had a total of 2 pairs of pants that actually fit me in my closet since I was a freshman in high school. Desperate for pants as my two favorites have started to reach old age, I shopped at Wal-mart and an array of other stores, often buying what I could find and not ever finding any pants that fit me. There was always 4's but they were way too tall, or the waist was way too low and I'd for-see myself tugging up my jeans at all hours of the day. In my desperation, I looked online, at first leery of buying clothes blindly, but I know my size, and was actually pleased that i could quickly sort out only the jeans that would fit me instead of searching racks in a store. I was rewarded when to my relief these jeans came very quickly and fit amazingly. They feel good, look good and fit. My worn out pants can die in peace.