I have 3 pairs of shorts that go over hip a little. The M/L fit waist 31 to 37.5 inches hips from 40 to 46.5 hips. The small size I have 3 pairs of panties and 3 pairs of the short style. The small fits 23 to 30.5 waist and the hips fit 33 to 39.5 hips. They really do work to give nice lines.