These jeans fit perfectly, and the stretch is amazing! I normally wear a 22 and ordered a 22, despite the downsize recommendation. This has allowed me to dry the jeans in the dryer vs hang-dry, and they come out so incredibly soft. I'm typically hard to fit, with a smaller waste and fuller hips/butt/thighs, and these fit like they were made for ME! I've since purchased two more pair of Judy Blue's...10/10!