measurements: 5'5, ~160lbs, 31in waist (usually size 12 in jeans, sometimes 10) for my first order, i ordered 3 pairs of jeans in size 12 and they were way too loose. i read a lot of reviews saying to size down 2 sizes, so i reordered 3 colours in a size 8 - the dark wash, the medium, and black. t...he dark wash is PERFECT, maybe a little snug (reviews say they'll stretch out) and a little long but i always wear platform shoes so it won't drag on the floor or anything. the black does fit but is very tight, likely due to the dye, so i will be returning it. the medium has really cheap looking whiskering and doesn't look like the photo so i'll be returning it as well, but it was the loosest of the 3. SO - if you're a size 12 like me, i'd say to go down to an 8 if you like a snug fit, or a 10 if you want them more comfortable/loose. if you're buying black, get the 10. if you're any shorter than 5'5, get the short length or else they'll drag. please like this review if it helped so others can see it!! #sweepstakes