Where do you get your leggings?

citygirldc

I've been looking for sturdy leggings and end up buying them from sports shop. Do you all have any recommendations as to where I can find good quality leggings?

12 years ago

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Latest reply was from Simone

Jjsloane

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My favorite pair are from LE Canvas, but looks like they don't offer them anymore. My 2nd favorites are the Banana Republic everyday (online only). They are a decent weight and not see through, but only in black. I've heard good things about Hue leggings at Macys, L&T or Nordstrom (and sometimes TJ Maxx etc..)

12 years ago

Diana

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This reminds me, I need to stock back up on leggings after purging all my old ones!

I like these modal ones from Gap (online only, I think), they are super soft. I think they run big... I usually buy one size up in leggings and I need my normal size. They pill a little bit where my thighs rub together, but stop doing so after a couple of wears.
http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=663838002

Otherwise I like cheap cotton/spandex ones I get at H&M. They come in a short cropped length (like clamdigger length) which is nice. They're not as soft or comfy as the gap ones but a bit more structured.

I hate polyester leggings so that eliminates like 90% of all the options out there for me!

12 years ago

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I haven't tried them but have heard that the Hue leggings are very good and it is usually easy to find the brand.

12 years ago

K. Period.

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I actually buy mine from Old Navy maternity. It sounds crazy, I know. I bought a pair while I was pregnant years ago and then continued to wear them after until they were worn out. I just bought some new ones. The knit is substantial enough not to be see through. What makes the perfect, though, is the waistband. It is a very deep (1 1/2 to 2 inches), flat elastic. Because it is deep and flat, it lays perfectly flat when you wear the leggings. No lumps or bumps under layers. They are a little lower cut, but not ridiculously so. I just buy them in the size I normally wear at ON and they fit fine. So, there it is, for what it is worth!

12 years ago

Beth Ann

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Great thread! I have never, repeat never worn leggings outside of the gym, and even there I wear less fitted capris. Even in the 80's I chose stirrup pants instead! I need to give it a go and there are some great tips here!

12 years ago

Velma

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I hardly ever shop at the store for any other reason--but Walmart is my leggings source. I LOVE their Danskin Now leggings, available in both capri and ankle length. These are the cotton-spandex kind, with a wide mid-rise waistband that doesn't add bulk under skirts and dresses.

I have to go down one size, but they fit great and seem to last about forever. I've actually redyed some of my black ones, and they still look practically new--no pilling or other wear, and I use them hard, for both everyday wear and exercise.

The color choice is limited (I have black, heather gray, and heather navy). They are very cheap--maybe $8? I've also had Simply Vera Wang from Kohl's; they are nice and soft, but seem less sturdy than the Danskin Now ones. We Love Colors makes nice leggings in a rainbow of colors.

12 years ago

annagybe

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Expensive, and only good for under skirts and dresses. But I love them. They're long enough to pull under the heel for a stirrup effect.

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....-n-_-n-_-n

12 years ago

Sylvie

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I love Hue. I know I keep recommending them, but their basic leggings are fantastic. The quality only goes down when you get into their more novelty offerings (ex: corduroy)

12 years ago

Mirp

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In the UK many rave about the ones from Boden. I purchased some last summer and they are still going strong.

12 years ago

Ana

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I've gotten decent ones from Ann Taylor and Express.

12 years ago

Deborah

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I'm in Australia, but Target here has great leggings. I have plain, with cutouts, ruched and my most recent pair are a sturdy ponte that are almost a skinny pant.

12 years ago

Aida

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I don't wear mine often, but the pairs I have are from Victoria's Secret bought a couple years ago. They've held up well.

12 years ago

(website)

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Here is another example that exasperates me. Reviving a year old thread for a plug. Ugh.

10 years ago

minimalist

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@Mo, that's hilarious. First thread 10 minutes after signing up, and on a year-old thread?!

On the plus side, now I know that K.Fabulous wears ON maternity leggings. They sound low-rise in front and ample in back. I'm so going to try them.

10 years ago

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Well, at least there is the plus side of you finding some leggings from previous recommendations!

10 years ago

Catnip

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Mo, thanks for pointing this out. I almost responded.

10 years ago

Laurinda

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Too bad there is no "Do Not Spam List" for forums, with $1500 penalties for abuses.

10 years ago

minimalist

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So, I tried the block function. Wasn't sure how that worked. Turns out, it's not a magic wand for making posts invisible.

Y'know, I don't mind old threads revived for legitimate further discussion. (Ask me again in a year.) But plugs, whether in a new thread or pulling up an old one, really really REALLY annoy me. Greg and Angie do so much work here, and so many participants generously share hard-found actual tips. Why would a plugger think that swooping in with random posts will do anything but put people off what they're peddling?

/rant
thank you for letting me get that off my chest

10 years ago

Gigi

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Thanks for the sharp eye, Mo! I wouldn't have noticed.

I don't know that there's any way to prevent this stuff. I think the best thing is for us to do what Mo did--point out the possible spam.

10 years ago

Diana

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I just clicked the "remove spam" button and the offending post disappeared, at least for me. Do you all still see it?

10 years ago

carter

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Nope, Diana. Now it just looks like Mo revived it!

10 years ago

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Success Diana! I wonder in the future if clicking the button and not replying would stop the revival of the post?

10 years ago

Diana

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Well, I did it earlier today for a different spam thread that someone started with no replies, and the whole thread vanished, so yes I think so.

ETA: For those having trouble with the report spam button, you should know that it requires a second click to confirm. The first click brings you to a page that asks something like "are you sure?" and you have to confirm it. I think this is to prevent people accidentally clicking the button on their phones and such.

10 years ago

Simone

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I recently brought 2 Leggings for my thanksgiving function from Alanic and it’s been a month since I am using them. I have used Lululemon previously but this new one is reasonable in cost and giving me comfort as same as Lulu does.

If you are looking for comfortable leggings in reasonable price you can go with Alanic. -
https://www.alanic.com/online/...../leggings/

I also received a 25% Off on my purchase with code - A25OFF you can try this too. (Not sure if they are available now)

7 years ago

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