at 5'7", 136 lbs, athletic
"at 5'7", 136 lbs, athletic body with about 6 lbs extra , usually size 27, purchased 28 and glad I did. Here is the deal, if you have a little extra in the midsection, size up to avoid your fat to roll up in the waist; the colors of the same size are inconsistent, this fits true to size, while the light blue is stretchier and feels better. However, the jeans are both extremely flattering. I purchased the blue on sale and paid for the beige in full ( ouch!), but they are truly well made and flattering. worth it!"