Well, I had hoped that the high waist would give me a little shaping help up top, but the tummy panel is very loose... so I fold it down, like yoga pants. Overall, the leggings fit loose, and I'm normally a S-M ordering a S. The are a little longer than my others too. But, they are still my go-to's for wearing with boots and a looser top, as the top panel is much more comfortable than regular elastic-waist leggings.