I am a true size 8 and could have ordered one size smaller. There is "fading" on the jeans around the groin area, which is not that visible in the advertising pics. It's very noticeable in real and i don't particularly like this look. I have a favourite pair of H&M size 8 curvy "jeggings" at home and they are a very nice fit. You can buy 4 pairs of them for the price of one pair of these jeans.