First, I second all the reviews that encourage people to size up. I've never bought anything in M/L in the U.S. (I'm a European size Medium, which usually means US Small), but for these it was just right.

When I got them, I was pleasantly surprised by the wide and comfortable elastic at the waist (not too tight, not to narrow...). Unfortunately, I find that after a few hours of wear, the elastic wants to fold in half, so that it becomes narrow and a bit unflattering -- makes it seem like you have more fat at the waist than you really do. I don't have a huge belly or anything, it just wants to fold whenever you bend over to pick something up, or if you sit with your knees pulled up... if you've ever had it happen, you'll know what I mean.

I appreciate the fabric, and I find them to be perfectly non-see-through. While I am not a fan of walking around outside with only tights on (I usually wear a skirt on top), if I *had* to do it, these leggings would make me feel less naked.

In summary, I still wear them and find them comfortable. I would just like them tons more if the elastic didn't misbehave.