***2022 update: Since I first ordered these jeans I’ve been working out and eating healthy and lost a decent amount of weight. I’m now 5’4” 120lbs so I re-ordered these jeans in size 2 and size 0. Size 2 fit perfectly everywhere else but gapped a little in the waist. Size 0 fit tight but stretched out with wearing perfectly. I absolutely love these jeans they are so flattering and comfortable. They hold up really well which is why I came back and repurchased them even after losing weight. I was initially unsure about these jeans but they have proven to be fantastic jeans. Below is my original review from before I lost weight and wore these in a size 6. I will continue to repurchase. They make your waist look so good! Definitely a true high rise jean.**original review**I’m 5’4” 135-140lbs and pear shape. I ordered my normal 27 that I normally wear in Levi’s and most jeans. They fit but are a little snug all over, particularly in the legs. They are nice jeans, they just didn’t “wow” me. I prefer my Levi’s. I gave them to my 13 year old daughter who is around 5’4” 128lbs (size 26-27 jeans in forever 21 and AE) and she likes them. She has a more straight figure. I would say the rise is on the higher side, they came right to my belly button. They have a decent amount of stretch. If I were to re-order I would go up one size to a 28 but like I said I won’t be re-ordering for myself. My daughter really likes them though and they look adorable on her. That’s the only purpose I would have to re-order these, if my daughter wants another pair. I found them to be really tight on my legs and my daughter doesn’t have as big of legs/butt/thighs as me so they work for her! My daughter is also short waisted and long legged (vs myself having short legs and long torso) so these come up a little higher on the waist for her. She prefers that so she can wear them as high waist jeans with a crop top so she doesn’t show mid drift.(pictures posted are of me wearing the jeans, not my daughter just FYI for reference purpose)**Update: welp I decided to give them another go and ordered myself a size 6! They fit really nice! My daughter kept telling me how much she loves them so I figured I would give them another try. I will say the size 6 is pretty prefect! Updated my rating to 5 star. (Pictures are of me in size 4, which felt to small, particularly in the bum and thighs.)