This is the second pair of these that I have bought, and like the first pair, I love them. While very shiny they have been mistaken for faux leather leggings. Which is fine with me as I have a few pairs of those as well. I bought XXL this time, my other pair are XL, as these leggings have an easier job of staying at my natural waist. In women's sizes I usually wear 2X to 3X. The quality is great, and they last a long time. I wear these for Pilates, barre, eating out, and normally wear these or my other Takaras 16/7. I rarely wear jeans anymore,