If you are looking for opaque, low rise, and affordable leggings - look no further.  These leggings are thick enough to wear under long shirts and tunics but will not add bulk.  They are perfectly form fitting and are LOW RISE - I cannot stand anything that even approaches my natural waist, but they are not so low as to require constant tugging to stay up.  I have a true hourglass figure, muscular, 145lbs and 5'7" - I purchased a large and will be buying another pair.  The quality and construction tells me they will last a long time with regular wear and washing.