Recommend taking your true size. This denim will fit very snug at first wear - but as the day goes on, and with future wear, it will loosen and form to you (it's become one of our all time favorite jeans!) Intended to sit at your belly button. Key Measurements (from waist size 28): Front Rise: 11" Leg Opening: 20" Regular Inseam 31.5” 59% Cotton / 40% Lyocell / 1% Elastane