Had to get the size that would fit my thighs and butt and hips, which means the waist is a solid 6-8 inches too big. Most jeans are like this but you would think for $165 this company could get a clue that women are shaped--for the most part--with BIGGER HIPS AND THIGHS than their waist. The cut is cool looking and the pads/insert pockets are handy--I went down in them without the pads and slid a few feet on pavement with not even a scuff on the thick high quality denim. I also got the right length according to the chart and they were at least 5 inches too long.

I'm 5'4" and 155lbs and purchase size 32. These fit like a low rise jean - or mens jeans, do not expect a "mom-jean" waist. I don't usually show photos of my belly, but because these fit so well I wanted to demonstrate why. I usually cannot wear women's pants because where most women go IN at the waist - I go OUT (in my youth that was straight... but alas, I like eating more than staying straight). Also, I am NOT hippy, and I do NOT have a large butt, so these are still fairly loose around that area, but not saggy like non-elastic pants (If I get a women's size that fits my gut, the hip & butt area is huge). WHAT I LIKE - LOW RISE!!! Where these hit at the waistband (not normal "waist" measurement" - below belly - see photo) I measure a soft 35" with a tape. That said, I can fit comfortably in a mens 32 x 30 jean (especially if it has any elasticity - if not sometimes I need a 34). On top, these fit almost exactly like a mens 32 slim, which not only fits me comfortably, but has some additional stretch available (photo). These pants have a 34" inseam, so I will be trimming a few inches off (see photos). I like pants stretch pants that are not super tight. If I wanted skin-tight I could probably have actually fit into a size 30, but my goal is loose comfort, so 32 is great.
HIP ARMOR is different in women's than mens (photo) - It's cloth! Bonus: it looks cooler, more breathable, and more comfortable. Negative: it doesn't look nearly as protective as the slab of rubber the guys get. I puzzled a bit about which to put it in & finally decided the smooth edge towards the back so the other edge could crease at the gap when I'm sitting (see photo). It's basically the same size area-wise as mens, but much thinner.
KNEE ARMOR is adjustable and comfortable. The pants have enough stretch to let it in & are snug enough to hold it in place without a pocket. BONUS: You can insert and remove knee armor through the leg vent! On days where I ride to an event where I will stay a significant length of time, I will happily slide the knee armor out for more comfortable walking. Women's knee armor is appropriately slightly smaller than mens (side-by-side photo is women's vs men's).
I am very excited to have a women's jean that fits up top, because men's tend to fit up top but then are huge in the lower leg (I have a 32 & 34 mens that I also tried on - the 32 fits very similarly on top, but is large on the calf & ankle). If you are wondering about size, I recommend going to the store & try on mens slim-fit stretch pants & figure out what fits your waist - then know the calf-ankle will taper. I added the "inside out" photos because I always appreciate seeing those to better understand where the protection is & is not.

I was looking for pants that were a little more form fitting than most out there. I'm 5'4" 140lbs and originally got a 29 but that didn't fit. Sent it back no problem and got the 30 and they fit perfectly. Pads and all. I don't wear any layers underneath though. The knee pads are adjustable. They don't show crack 😂 and the vents are amazing! Very happy. These are my 1st pair of motercycle pants. Hope this helps.

These are the second pair I had to order for my wife. She has a nice figure and absolutely loves how these fit tight. If you plan on wearing the internal protectors, buy one size up. If you don't plan on wearing the internal protectors, then you will probably be ok if you like a super tight fit. But if you don't wear the protectors, you can probably get away with buying a cheaper pair of kevlar jeans. My wife especially liked the fact that they were cut and stitched well for women.

Thick, substantial weight jeans with extra layer on inner thighs (hopes this shields me from feeling hot sun there) that look exactly as pictured. BUT...and that's the issue...the butt part doesn't come up over mine. I'm 69 yrs old and work out, 5'6" 174 lbs and wear a 34x34 in jeans, size 12 misses generally. These jeans fit snugly in the thigh and calf and bunch a little at the ankle like I like (and I have long legs and a high waist), but they are made for women with flat butts...what I call athletic figures (like the model pictured) at least they don't fit mine and I don't have a large butt. I ordered 1 size up (rather than a 34, I ordered a 36...the largest size they offer in women's...!!!). I will probably keep them and always wear a belt with them to keep them up in the back. Otherwise, about 1.5 inches of my panties will show but my tops and blouses are always long.