Whoever thought of the word "tights" could not have been more accurate. For years I've order my tights extra large (WAY larger than I am) for comfort.  I did it with this item too...good thing. I can barely breathe in them, even though I fall 30 lbs below the low end of the size I bought.  Just bear that in mind when ordering.  Otherwise they seem to be good quality (worn twice), and I like the herringbone design.