Firstly, I'd like to say the customer service is unmatched! I first ordered an XL (swimming in them) and then figured a M might be best. Wrong, too tight on my hips. I had already exchanged them and knew I wasn't going to be able to exchange them again but I called to see if maybe I could pay to try one more size. Kendra helped me out and was very kind to help me with getting the correct size and exchanging them for me! It meant the world because these pants were a 1 year anniversary present for me and I'd have wanted a pair of Tripp pants forever! So thank you so much Kendra, your kindness literally made my day/anniversary!!
Secondly, from a female perspective (with large hips/smaller waist) these are hard to measure for in my opinion. Even with measuring, the fit I measured my waist for was right in the hip area. I'd say maybe measure lower than the normal "waist" when measuring for woman's pants. They're amazing pants!! Like literally you won't want to take them off!