I sized down in this cardigan (also, I don’t find it itchy since it’s mohair and alpaca). Jeans - sizing can be tricky. I’m 26 in jeans and these fit like a smaller size 27 (I could have taken size 6 but I wanted room in waist and jeans tad baggier overall). Booties tts but run a bit narrow fyi. I find them very comfortable. Leather tote is still a fave - highly recommend. LTKOver40 LTKItBag LTKShoeCrush