Please look at measurements- I went a size up - pants are measured for waiste at bellybutton- so if you pull up further they are tight- But comfy & I love them!! 50% cotton 50% linen- SM- MED- LG- XLG-3X Size S (inch) : Waist= 26.52 ; Hips= 42.12 ; Bottom Length= 35.10 ; Size M (inch) : Waist= 28.08 ; Hips= 43.68 ; Bottom Length= 35.49 ; Size L (inch) : Waist= 29.64 ; Hips= 45.24 ; Bottom Length= 35.88 ; Size XL (inch) : Waist= 31.20 ; Hips= 46.80 ; Bottom Length= 36.27 ; Size 2XL (inch) : Waist= 32.76 ; Hips= 48.36 ; Bottom Length= 36.66 ; Size 3XL (inch) : Waist= 34.32 ; Hips= 49.92 ; Bottom Length= 37.05 ; Size 4XL (inch) : Waist= 35.88 ; Hips= 51.48 ; Bottom Length= 37.44 ; Size 5XL (inch) : Waist= 37.44 ; Hips= 53.04 ; Bottom Length= 37.83 ;