My first pair of lined jeans and it does what thermals and jeans worn together do but without the bulk. It sits at my waist, is a little loose around the hips and thighs and since I've washed (warm) and dried(low)  they're a little more snug around the waist. Depending on the cut /style, my size ranges between 12-14. I purchased a size 14 and waited till the jeans were washed and dried to determine if I should go down a size with the next purchase. Due to the extra weight I carry in my mid-section, I'm going to stick with the size I bought.