I have what I lovingly refer to as a "boy with boobs" body type: straight up and down, no curves, and absolutely no rear end to speak of. Finding bottoms that fit is always an adventure.These linen shorts are genuinely lovely. The fabric is soft, breathable, and has that relaxed drape that makes linen worth the occasional wrinkle. The medium fits my slim, straight frame really well everywhere except the waistband, which runs a bit snug. I could size up to a large, but then I'd be swimming in the legs and hips (such as they are), so the medium stays.If you carry any weight in your midsection or have actual hips, size up. If you're built like me (a pleasantly flat two-by-four), the medium is your friend with one small caveat: you may find yourself doing a little waistband negotiation after lunch.Keeping them. Wearing them. Slightly unbuttoning them after meals. No regrets.