Oh my god yes, I get so frustrated with trying to find the right size (I'm not super tall but have long legs so they ride up at the ankles). Jean sizes are not created equal--for example a size 4 in one brand equals a size 6 in another. And ordering a size with custom measurements can get expensive. Anyway, don't feel bad, there are plenty of YouTube videos on tailoring that you might wanna check out, and cool belts never hurt either!