I am a 5 ft 2 inch tall female, but my thighs, like many other women (I would assume) are not thin enough to wear these stockings without them cutting into my skin as well as going nearly to my hips. I am disappointed with my purchase. They look like the tights in the picture, but are misleading as to where the stocking itself ends up the thigh, it does not end just above the knees as advertised in the picture (which is all one can rely on when buying stuff online other than the title). I will be tailoring these if possible.