I'm giving these shorts 3 stars only because I was dissatisfied with the way they fit. I'm 5'9 and I normally wear xl-2xl in bottoms depending on the brand. I ordered these in a 2xl in hopes that they would fit larger than usual since the material isn't stretchy. These shorts don't zip up all the way. I recommend going 2 sizes up for the plus/ curvy women. Other than that I love them. If I could lose another 15-20 lbs they would fit great