I bought some 528 "curvy cuts" in the store a few years ago and LOVED them. I wear a "women's" size 10, got size 13 in these and they were very comfortable, became a little loose with each wear. Bought size 11, which have a more snug fit, but still actually fit. "Normal" Levis never fit me - EVER. I always had the too-tight-in-the-legs-huge-in-the-waist thing going on. These fit wonderfully, as I have "little in the middle but she got much back" as the song goes. ;-) They are a little stretchy so there is some "give" and they don't gap in the waist. Highly recommend. One caveat: I got a pair of boot cut (more flared) and a pair of skinny (more tapered at legs). My daughter (who is 15) didn't feel the tapers on the skinny jeans were tight enough, but I thought they were just fine.