Grace in L.A jeans have quite a bit of stretch to them, very stylish & very flattering. If you are wanting jeans that are a mid to high rise go for the EASY FIT styles. Easy Fit= Higher rise, bigger through the hips and thighs. Sizing conversion: 24/NZ 6 25/NZ 7 26/NZ 8 27/NZ 9 28/NZ 10 29/NZ 11 30/NZ 12 31/NZ 14 32/NZ 16 33/NZ 18 34/NZ 20