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So I saw this picture (left one) from Matches of variants of athleisure
I really liked the whole look, cozy and not black. Angie, you’ll appreciate the color scheme. The pants especially, with the split hem, something different than legging and joggers
Reebok has the pants in my size. But the fabric content gives me some concern, plus hand wash . And yeah they’re aren’t cheap, at all. And possible issues with undies showing through.
https://www.reebok.com/us/vb-leggings/GM1762.html

The Matches pics, show the model’s white shirt showing through the fabric. Though they say the product shots were taken with a pre-production item, so...
https://www.matchesfashion.com.....ed-jersey-

I want something different. But I’m also not going anywhere expect work and the grocery stores for the most part.
Maybe I should scratch my itch for something new in a different way

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3 years ago

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Veteran

They look lovely in a sort of idealized way but I think it would be nearly impossible for any range of normal adult women to make this work on their bodies. I guess maybe not such a problem if worn like luxury pj’s/ loungewear the way one might wear slinky and revealing fabrics for different effect than “ dressing”.
But I don’t think it will function as fabulous light- neutral sporty luxe, where it gives this vibe in the mirror, or is easy to wear or could go outside in it.

I could be way wrong, if it’s cut & sized right.

MsMary

Can you order them and then promise yourself you will return if you're not 100% happy with the fabric? I totally get why you are so beguiled by them!

Angie

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I DO like the colour scheme, sweet Anna!

I'm with Mary. Worth a try if you can promise to return if they don't work. I can so see why you're attracted to the look.

kellygirl

If anyone can pull off this luxe sporty look it’s you! Worth a try to see how it’s cut and what the fabric feels like but only if it can be returned. DD bought some Zella white leggings and there was no way to avoid VPL.

Ledonna N.

I love how they look in the picture. It would be something I have to see in real life and in my body. You can pull off the flyest looks. So I cannot wait and hopefully it will work in your favor

Vildy

I know someone, tall, who had gotten athletic grey leggings and I couldn't stop staring because they looked so posh and it was because she had sized up to a relaxed fit.

rachylou

Wow do I love that outfit, esp the pants and shoes. I’m thinking that I personally would never tuck and would probably be wearing footless tights underneath because I run cold... I need them in a cobalt blue (!)

Anna and Rachy, I saw this skirt and thought of you. You would both wear it with the best of them.....cute with a belt bag

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Ooh, Angie! Yes, I don’t know why I don’t have a quilted skirt already!

annagybe

Poop, only small and X-Small in the skirt

Diana

Given the fabric content and the fact that it’s rib knit, I would bet real money that it will stretch and bag out like crazy.

That being said the look is really cool. I love the layering and the overall silhouette.

Greyscale

I've seen a handful of pants/leggings in that style recently on very fashion-y sites - ribbed, split hem. I can't remember any particular sources, but if these aren't The One for you there might be others out there.

RobinF

Well those are fun! Agree, that's a bit pricey though. Might be worth a try.

Firecracker (Sharan)

They are so cool looking, Anna. I think you would rock them. I wouldn't worry about the risk of them not being as expected, unless they are non-returnable.

Jenava

I really like thee shape and color, but the fabric reminds me a lot of longjohns. If it were more of a sweater knit I'd love them, but I'm sorta meh on this.

UmmLila (Lisa)

I like the look, especially with the split hem. I think you could find some elegant lounge-y sets in that type of fabric, maybe a little more washable, at Reformation or Alo Yoga, but II think it would be hard to duplicate the split hem.

Runcarla

It’s not a hard hack to split a hem yourself, if that is mostly what drew you to the look.

UmmLila, Alo Yoga featured a black flared yoga pant variation, but it’s sold out
Reformation has limited sizing in most of their stuff, they are pretty problematic in other areas
I think Diana has a very good point about the possibility of the fabric bagging out.

Anonymous

I'd be concerned it would look too much like long johns or not be opaque enough IRL. But take it with a grain of salt cause I don't trust light colors in fitted styles much!

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