This is the best pair of maternity nylons I have been able to find, in terms of quality and price. I am used to only being able to wear nylons once or twice, but I have been able to wear this pair a couple of times. Make sure you hand wash - even on delicate cycle (no drying, of course), piling happened.
Ordered the larger size because I gain a lot of weight in my thighs- no regrets. If you are pear-shaped, don't worry about these nylons being too large and follow your instinct when it comes to ordering sizes.
Also, just as another review stated- I ordered a nude/tan color, and it did not look nearly as dark as it did in the package. The color was more natural against my fair skin.