To better describe why I chose they “run large”, they are real stylish. real comfortable, doing what I am wanting them to do as far as shaping & whatnot. However, I was definitely not anticipating them being so long. This is the 2nd pair of jeans from FN that I’ve bought & they’re definitely not tailored to petite women. The jeans are wonderful. I just don’t have enough leg to fill them out. But all in all a great purchase!