I am a boater and live in Florida so the skort part is perfect as the inner shorts are stretchy material and don't bind or get caught up when you walk. I have all the solid color versions of a similar "style" from Columbia (black, grey, white, green), am a 5'2", 119 lbs., and wear a size 4 in those. I can't fit in the size 4 of this printed style, way too tight, and just fit in the size 6 which is a little tight. There is an awkward bulge at the hips on both sides where the seams and the pocket meet, and it's too short for me to be comfortable in as I am an "older" active person.  :-) I LOVE the material. I hope Columbia will improve on this, as the fabric is just awesome. I hope this was helpful.