I've bought several pairs of printed leggings, always ordering OS and having no complaints. I've found that the black solid leggings are not the same soft material. The solid material seems to be thinner and the sizing is smaller. I can wear them, but I think that sizing up to a plus size may be more flattering and forgiving. These are still thicker than tights, but not as soft and cottony (if that's a word) as the prints. That said, I'd buy them again for the sale price ($5). I certainly wouldn't pay full price though.