I didn’t see the suggestion to have a size larger than you’d normally get. I got a medium. My butt tends to require a large in gym shorts, but in casual, a medium, in general. I can get them over my hips and butt, so they’re good and I wouldn’t return. I just ordered a large in another pair and we will see how it goes. I just hope they won’t be too loose after wearing them a while. I’ve noticed they do stretch out a little, but not much compared to other shorts with intentional stretch.