elasticized waist fly front sits at waist relaxed hip and thigh hits high on thigh xs = 5-6 yrs (22 waist) s = 6-8 yrs (22-23 waist) m = 8-9 yrs (24 waist) l = 9-11 yrs (24-25 waist) xl = 11-12 yrs (26 waist)machine wash according to the care instruction label . Best Holiday gift for Kids , perfect Shorts for Christmas!