The measurements given for polyester which doesn't shrink and cotton which usually does differ on same style but different fabrics. I ordered a smaller size in polyester and pray the cotton shrinks. I hope I don't have to exchange. I'll be delighted to tell my math students I found a reason to know 2.54 cm = 1 in. It would be so nice for the entire world to be on the metric system. Have a great day and a good laugh at this old lady with short legs!