These are cute, but too short in the back. I think if you have a small butt, they aren't too short. My boyfriend tried them on and they weren't too short in the back for him. The fabric is see through when you squat, but it isn't as bad as some kinds. They are not compression shorts at all. They can be folded over. As you can see, they are very high waisted. They came up to my bra.

I am 5'4" 150 lbs (fairly muscular), my hips are 39.5 inches and the large fit nicely.

Overall they are nice if you don't mind some cheek peeking out.