After my abdominal surgery, one leg would swell. I wore a 20/30 compression stocking but it was difficult to put on, wouldn't stay up, and was too long. When I found CompressionZ leggings, I ordered some and LOVED them. I preferred the black with pockets and the higher waist. But they, too, were too long. (I'm 5'2"-ish and wear size 16.) So I tried the 7/8 compression leggings. They're fabulous. They're comfortable, easy to pull up and hit me at the ankle, as I prefer. And now they have pockets!! Woo-Hoo! Thank you! (Now about that high waist....)