I measured exactly where another pair of shorts sat on my waist using a soft/flexible measuring tape made for seamstresses so the size should have been exact in other words and ordered that exact size and what I received had a waist that was way too big. I would strongly suggest ordering an inch or even 2 inchea because these are super stretchy smaller than what you believe your waist size to be after measuring. These shorts are super cute though! Absolutely adorable. I just wish that I had bought them in a size that fits me more appropriately. The hips and butt fit me fine so it's not like they're falling off, but the waistline is definitely too big.

I absolutely adore these shorts. They fit so well and that little bit of shaping is perfect. I bought 2 pairs.