These leggings are SUPER soft- they are that brushed "buttery soft" material (similar, if not the same as LuLaRoe brand leggings). I really like the fabric! The trouble is, they do not look in photos to look like they have an elastic waistband. They look like the wide waistband, which do not squeeze the stomach at all and provide more of a smooth fit. I do not like it when my leggings create a muffin top feeling. I am 5'5 and about 125 lbs, and ordered Medium to be safe. With the elastic, it's wSee full review