The waist size is accurate, I ordered the 30/30 and it fits tightly against the waist with elastic. However, the length has to be wrong. Usually a 30 ends at my ankles perfectly, but these pants will have to get tailored unfortunately. I can step on the bottom of the pants. Not to mention, they are super baggy. Maybe most who buy it will like that aspect, but I wanted a tighter more form fitted pants. For reference, I am a smaller male at 5'7 130lbs. Hopefully I can get them altered. The fabric See full review