I am normally a size 28 in non stretch or low stretch denim from Levi. I order these shorts in Broken Midnight Wash in the size 28. As soon as I opened the package I knew they were too small. I even double checked the size because I thought they accidentally sent a 26 instead of a 28, but nope, it sure was a 28. I went ahead and tried them on anyway and they were so tight! They run so small! at least the pair I tried. They give me a slight muffin top and feel super stiff. Also it kind of flattens my butt. I will have to exchange them for at least a size 30 to get the same fit at the model in the picture. For reference I am 5’8 and weigh 140 lbs. my waist size is a true 28, and hips are 38.