For reference, I'm 5'8" and 189 pounds. Initially I purchased the XL based on the size guide, but those were way too big. I'm very happy with the Large. I'm very satisfied with these pants in general; they're super cute, they're quality, and although they are stretchy they don't stretch to the point where they start falling down.I love these so much, I'll be getting other colors/styles; wish they had a pink version. Get these, you'll be delighted.Lot of times you may order items such as clothing, only to find the item not the same color, or the material not satisfactory. I bought these as a gift for someone and they immediately fell in love with them.The outfit she had planned to wear went back in her closet. It was a perfect fit and as advertised.It fitted her nicely. Just the waist was a bit stretchy. But it fit her nicely.Stretch was good but not enough to go cover the buttock completelyThese pants stretch extremely easy. They are cute wash well and except for the seem across the right knee they are very comfortable. The lower rating is because I have a problem with spandex making me hurt after a couple of hours. They also have 1 spot that started to run after the second wash. I washed them in a bag. And I do get compliments when I wear them.Great fit. I liked the patch work colorsI normally don’t order jeans online because I’m bottom heavy .. but these jeans are very nice fit and my big booty was able to fit really good in them .I just love these so much!! I am not a ‘jeans-wearing’ type of girl but these got me!! Recommmmend!