I'm 5'6" at 165lbs - usually wear between a size 10-14 in pants depending on brand. I went with the XL yellow bee leggings since I tend to have better luck with the larger sizes. The XL fits almost perfectly - there's a little extra fabric around my crotch which makes for some unflattering fabric bunching, but that's not a huge deal breaker for me since I wear leggings mainly with shorts, skirts or long tunics that cover that area. I probably could have gone with a Large, but the XL fits well enough to keep. The waist band is that gathered elastic type, and the inseam stitching runs along the inside of the legs. Length is good for me with the hems reaching just to my ankles. Print is crisp and doesn't fade too terribly with some stretching; you'll probably see some fading if you have thicker thighs. Fabric is fairly opaque although I would recommend wearing underwear close to your skin tone with this lighter yellow print since the color contrast is slightly visible. I tried on the leggings wearing black underwear, and against my pale skin you can still see the panty line! Included a picture for the try-on and a side-by-side of the print to show level of fade when stretched. Overall, I'm happy with the product, the sizing, and pending how well these hold up with wear I will likely buy from this brand again.