I'm 5'7 225 49 inch hips I ordered the size 16, they fit right and don't have as much give as I'd hoped for. They are also longer than I thought too, hopefully they won't drag the floor when I wear my heels. The design and rinse of these jeans are fab. I would order up but I would not be motivated to lose any weight. This is my first experience with city chic but won't be my last. I was tired if stores with there jeans that you have to squeeze into and do nothing for curvy frame, thank you city chic.