I'm usually size 11 or 9 in jeans. You can size down in these unless you have very large thighs . Butt looks great !!! ***Side note : I bought the top to match and I don't like the set. The color of the top was slightly different than the jeans and it was throwing the look off for me. It looks a little dated but if you like the "vintage " look then it may work . *** But sizing did have decent stretch