Based on the previous reviews I sized up to ensure they were long enough. They fit perfectly in a size up going all the way down and fitting my waist well without a belt. Im 5'6 160 lbs with a nice slim curvy body frame for reference

I’m 5’5 and I weigh 227lbs. I bought the 16 plus and they fit perfect. I have long legs and a short torso, people always think I’m taller. I’ve been losing weight so a 14 would have been tight. I have big hips and a big butt. Due to my short torso I won’t be ordering these again because the high rise part is in the middle of my torso, almost close to my bra line in the front.