I originally purchased these pants as a weight loss inspiration. My goal waist size is 27 inches and my current waist size is 30 inches. I purchased the medium and it actually fits me now. So I would say these pants run a bit larger than expected. I do think they are nice and very cute otherwise.I got a medium, it was a little too tight around the waist and I’m normally a 3/4 in jeansthey run smallthey were so small and to short for my height and i got the largest size availableI’m a 5’3 and my waist is 29. I’m usually a medium but I bought a large, but it was still too small. I finally got one that fit fine but the cheap zipper broke after 3 wears. definitely do not recommend!!!super cute pants but the zipper was broken .... ?The medium didn’t fit my kid and she wears a size 5 and I’m not sure the exchange hassle is worth returning.These jeans felt very cheap and look nothing like the picture. Very tight on the waist and very lose at the bottom. Would not recommend