Let me start by saying that I have tried TONS of leggings, from all different brands and in various price ranges (Lululemon, P’tula, Flexxfit, Athleta, Glyder, Sage, Halio, Evolution & Creation, Fabletics, Yogalicious, ColorfulKoala, CRZ Yoga, Along Fit, Hawthorne - I could go on forever), because I
am always on the hunt for another pair that I'll love. Amazon is especially fun to search since you can always return anything you don't like and they're usually cheap. To give you an idea of the type of legging I prefer, Aligns are my absolute favorite, even after everything else I've tried. I love the Hawthorne leggings as well, but Aligns are just one step above them still. I absolutely hate leggings with an elastic up top, so most of the ones I buy and review don't have that. So, on to these leggings... While not quite as soft and super pliant/stretchy as Aligns, these are close enough that I enjoy wearing them if I'm looking for a little more hold. In comparison to Aligns, they are maybe a tad thicker and stiffer (maybe denser is a better descriptor), and while still super soft, feel a little less delicate; I’ve had a black pair for a while and have worn them dozens of times without any sort of pilling, and I have thick thighs that rub together, so that is constantly an issue for me. They are stretchy but have a little less give, hence the stiff comment. They feel like they hold me in a bit, whereas Aligns are described as a naked feel because they have little to no compression. However, unlike a lot of other brands of leggings I’ve tried, these actually stay put and don't constantly fall down when you’re moving (not Aligns; I have no issues with them falling down). I love my patterned ColorfulKoala leggings but find that I often have to pull them back up onto my waist after doing any bending or stretching. I’ve come to realize that’s something that happens with most leggings that don’t have an elastic in the waistband (doesn't change the fact that I hate those things). I don't have that issue with these, though. As for cellulite, these do a good job smoothing that out, though I don't have them in a lighter color. If you're looking for a comparison between these and another legging, I would say they're pretty similar to the Halio Dreamy 3.0 leggings I have. I’m generally a medium in all legging brands and a 6 in Aligns (I currently like an 8 in Luxtreme Wunder Unders) and originally purchased a pair in black in size large, I guess due to reviews making me think they’d be too small in my normal medium. While those do mostly fit, I find I have some extra material that gathers in the crotch and along some areas of my lower legs. I recently purchased a navy pair in size medium (pictured) and love them so much more! They fit me like a glove without holding too tight. I’m a little thicker than I'd like to be at the moment, but they still look amazing and make my butt look even better than usual. I plan to eventually repurchase the black one in medium. I’m also super picky about my leggings being squat proof and won’t touch any that are less than about 95% opaque, and I find these are completely opaque for me. I have some larger freckles on my cheeks so can’t really wear anything less than that. I didn’t take any pictures as proof like I normally would, but I'll try to some other time. Overall, these are a solid legging that are made even better by the price. I think these are way better than ColorfulKoala and I’d recommend giving these a shot of you’re looking for a great, affordable pair.
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