Another vote for the smaller size!

That is very interesting about the rise, Pil. Hmmm.

Well, I still have a long rise and a short waist, no two ways about it. Oh well. Such is life. Mid-rise is low rise on me, always. And low rise is...indecent.

I like the smaller size better, too! They do not look tight.

P.S. I like your styling, too--the blue and white tee and semi-tuck are fab with these.