Kanu Surf Women's Board Short

Ok, FIRST AND FOREMOST!!! Unless you are unrealistic about your real size, these do run big. Based on a couple of reviews that say they ran small, I didn't want to take a chance. After looking at the size chart and reviews I decided to go with my actual size....they just arrived today and guess what? Too big. I mean, extra roomy big. I have just re-ordered these in a smaller size and that should be perfect.The quality of this item is excellent though. I would have liked to have had a pair that were lined but those are difficult to find without being either too skimpy (why bother, they look just like regular bottoms) or too baggy (why bother just wear a dress!). These are flattering shorts that will last a long time. Nicely made, good quality and the price tag says $28 for MSRP. Guess I'm getting a good deal! :) The length is perfect, not too short not too long, catches me about mid-thigh, just like a great pair of regular shorts do. The leg opening is not too narrow or too wide (no floaters!). These will be very versatile and will get you from poolside to running errands or from the beach to around town.I recommend going one size DOWN from your regular size if you truly know what you are for a size. I know I'm an 8-10 and like I said, I ordered the 10 thinking to be cautious....will be able to wear the 8 and I'm thinking it will still be roomy enough to be comfortable. If I wanted a bit more snug I'd go with a 6. Just an FYI. I bought some shorts from Walmart that were like that...I ordered 8's and wear the 6's with room to spare. Makes you feel good (hey, what's in a number right?) but it's just the way these are cut. They are fairly straight in their cut...no curves really. I'm curvy and these adapt well but like I said, they run big because of their cut.Hope this helps.