Ok I very carefully measured myself ..very carefully! I looked at not one but two Lee jeans sizing guides on,Inge to make sure these would fit. Ordering jeans online is a risky move obviously. I only do it because two babies keep me home 24/7. So speaking of thanks to them I needed a bigger pair of jeans. I was horrified when I got these jeans. Hey they are super cute and comfy. But uh I could pitch a tent with them. I'm sorry I may have gained a few pounds but I am not THAT bad. But I measured three times to be accurate and followed the sizing guide exz fly. I was going to return them right away. Tried them on again and realized although 3 sizes too big they are cute and comfy and can be baggy why not. Too much hassle to return them when I can just randomly them in the wash and dryer. I hope.