These are a perfect fit. I am an adult woman and I usually wear a 6, so that''s what I ordered in these swim shorts. I was a bit worried based on other reviews, but it''s like they were made for me. I also love the built in mesh panty, just like guys'' swim trunks have, which I''ve never seen before in women''s swim shorts. They are a bit long for my taste. They go to just above the knee. But they look cute rolled up. I also like the snap, which is easier to use and more secure than buttons or ties. They are pretty low cut for those of you who don''t like that( way under the belly button).One thing: I haven''t yet been swimming in them, so I don''t know if the waist will loosen up in the water, because it is so perfect right now when dry, not tight and not loose. I''ll write back if that''s a problem. (Note to manufacturer: it might be nice to provide a loop-and-snap type thing so people can have a mid-thigh length, too (or maybe two of them: short, medium, and then unrolled would be long. Also, it would be nice to have an inner elastic with adjustable buttons like they do in some children''s clothing, so that, if they''re too loose in the water, you could tighten it without it affecting how the waistband looks)

Just what I wanted to go with my bathing suit to cover some of my legs:
The fit was perfect: And they''re well made:

These shorts fit, which is hard for me with board shorts. I am a 14-16, ordered the 16 and they just fit. They are tighter in the waist and looser in the leg, which suits my build. they are a little high in the waist for my liking and not particularly fabulous, but given how hard it is for me to find board shorts, I will take it.

Super low rise. Tight at waist and then loose on legs. Not flattering.

Great buy for me because I didn''t think I''d ever put on a bathing suit again...

I plan on using these shorts to wear over a bathing suit.  I prefer that  the top of my legs are covered.  This does the trick.  Very nice material.  Can tell it will dry quickly when wet.  Can''t go wrong with black.