The size is way too small for me, and I'm a 5'1.5" petite woman with a 24" waist and no derriere. I suppose I haven't worn it enough for it to stretch properly, but that doesn't mean that it should bruise my internal organs until then. It's quite soft and warm to wear, and had me boiling within 5 minutes, and this is coming from a Caribbean woman who lived there for 18 years. The sock thing at the bottom is very nice for when you want to keep your ankles from freezing off and snapping when running in the winter. It's unusual for me since I've never worn something like it before, but I do find it useful (read size above). I do not like the lines that run down the little butt I have. In my opinion, it brings too much attention to the area, and I don't need or want anyone to look at me. It's too late for me to return, so I guess I will have to either wear them under jeans or wear a long shirt or sweater over it. I got the burgundy one, which is a nice color.