I love these leggings and I’m one of the picky ones. The top of the waist band is simply folded over…instead of a tiny stitched in piece of elastic. So it’s very comfortable and not a tight line (while still offering tummy control). Nice thick material. Feels high end. I’m 5-7, 135, usually wear a medium. The medium fires me (nice compression) and I’m sure i could wear Large. So may run small. They are a tad short. Like ankle length leggings.