I love Nutcrackers. I have a collection of 60+ that adorn every room of my house at Christmas. I have Nutcracker socks, Nutcracker shoes... I love Nutcrackers. It stems from going to see the ballet with my father as a kid. I haven't missed seeing the ballet at Christmas in 20 years (thanks for ruining my running streak, Covid).I am always searching for unique Nutcracker items, so these were a must for me. I am 5' 2" and 170 lbs. Amazon suggested an XL for me. I had to return them because they were way too big. The L is OK. It could be a bit more fitting, but I was running out of time for the season to try a M. These are very uncomfortable. Very uncomfortable. They are shorter in the front than in the back and they are below the waist. Perhaps if you have the body of a ballerina they will be great, but not so much for the "mom bod". I prefer my leggings and yoga pants to be slightly above the waist. Also, these are very, very, very long. I can't wear them with my Nutcracker shoes from Toms because they bunch at the ankle too much. Yes, I'm short. But these hang a good 6-10 inches off my legs. That also creates an unevenness to the Nutcracker. I wish they had a short option.I get so many compliments on these. They are very vibrant and gorgeous.They are adorable but I did expect the quality to be a bit better for what I paid. They didn't fit any differently than the less expensive pairs I got for the holidays on Amazon. They actually didn't stay up quite as well as the others when I wore them to step class. I specifically looked online for cute holiday leggings I could actually wear to the gym and work out in. I actually also sent my boyfriends daughter a pair as a gift. I hope hers fit her better than mine fit me.They kept falling down....the waist line is short in the area from stomach to hips. Or my body is wacked out... lol.....too bad the image is great but the proportion was weird....sort of ruined my christmas party cause I was hiking them up all night cause they were cruising down my butt... and I'm sort of a normal size. unfortunately i wont be purchasing this brand again.Absolutely LOVE these! I am a huge Nutcracker lover(been involved in a Nutcracker Ballet every year for over 30+yrs). Everytime I have worn them I get compliments. My only complaint would be that they have the "low-rise" style waist. Other than that, they are awesome!These are cute & festive. If you like nutcrackers they will suit you. Very comfortable.I didn’t I bought for someone. They like themVery comfortable and festive for the Nutcracker dance season.These are so much fun! Who would think one could enter “Nutcracker leggings” into Amazon search and actually have them pop up?I am directing’The Nutcracker’ for my Community Theater and wear these to rehearsal often.