I love leggings! :)
Over the past few years, I have developed a love for leggings (like the rest of women in America-HA). What's not to love? They are stretchy, if they fit right- they can make you look nice and trim and for me, they are super comfortable as I am running around picking up and dropping off kids at school, on the floor playing with my kiddos and I love them for working out as well!
My husband was in school for the past 7 years and this past May started a job as a resident physician; which means, I have been living on a budget for quite some time! So- these leggings not only make you look great and are comfortable- but they won't break the bank!
So...I am not sure if a lot people know this...but Wal Mart has AWESOME workout clothes!! And you just CANNOT beat their prices! I have several pieces from their Danskin Now line and these leggings are by far my favorite! First- they are $12.96. I mean....COME ON. They have a nice wide waistband, have just the right amount of stretch and support, and they are made mostly out of polyester- which means the black color stays nice and black- no fading. After wearing the heck out of my first pair, I just bought another pair! And I will tell you- I have been known to wear these both ways- as workout leggings and with tunic style tops for casual, non-workout outfits!
Danskin Now Women's Performance Leggings
The leggings also come in capri style and I LOVE these for working out and wearing in the summer. These stay put while I am running on the treadmill and running around the park after my kids :) Again, love their wide waistband and the stitching on the sides of the legs is very flattering. Definitely get a pair of these for when the weather gets warmer!
Danskin Now Women's Performance Capris
Women's Old Navy Active Compression Leggings
After seeing all of the amazing reviews on these leggings, I asked for these for my birthday.
My sweet husband delivered :) I LOVE the wide waistband and how I feel very "held in." What I don't like about them is that the fact they aren't super black. Does that make sense? I think because they are mostly made of cotton the coloring is not as intense as the leggings made with mostly polyester . They definitely are comfy and usually wear them when I am wearing a "dressier" top.
My sweet husband delivered :) I LOVE the wide waistband and how I feel very "held in." What I don't like about them is that the fact they aren't super black. Does that make sense? I think because they are mostly made of cotton the coloring is not as intense as the leggings made with mostly polyester . They definitely are comfy and usually wear them when I am wearing a "dressier" top.
Hue Ultra' Wide Waistband Leggings
And these are the next pair of leggings I want to add to my arsenal! They have awesome reviews and I love that Nordstrom has free shipping and returns- with no minimum purchase!
There are actually a ton of things I want to try in the Zella line...I am such a sucker for quality, but not crazy expensive workout clothes! And while these leggings are a little more than I usually spend, Nordstrom runs great sales- so I hopefully I can catch a pair when they are marked down!
Zella Live In - Space Dye Pop Leggings
Have I left out any MUST HAVE leggings?? I would love to know if you have a favorite pair that I haven't mentioned here!!
Hi Justine! I was reading your "how we met story" via Shay Shull's blog, and loved that you taught! I'm currently a school administrator, but spent 6 years in the classroom teaching 2nd grade. Just wanted to comment on the leggings; I am also on a pretty strict budget (thanks private, Christian school) :), but splurged on the Zella leggings since I'd heard they were dupes for Lululemon (which is SO out of my price range). I can happily report that the Zella "lived in leggings" are well worth the $50. NO sagging, drooping, or needing to tug/pull up at all. They are very high quality, good compression style waistband, and reversible, which is really cool. One side is a brushed/soft/cottony type feeling, and the other side is a matte fabric. I wore them to a Pure Barre class on Saturday, AND out for my Valentine's Day date with a long, black tunic since we had a snowstorm and negative temps this weekend. Hope that helps! :) God bless!
ReplyDeleteKatie! Thank you for commenting! I worked in elementary schools for 4 years as a speech language pathologist and LOVED it! And thank you so much for your personal review of the Zella leggings! I am really wanting a pair...and I think you just might have convinced me to use some leftover birthday money and get a pair! Thanks again and I hope you have a great week!! :)
DeleteHi Justine! My husband is also a resident so I can totally relate to life on a budget! And I also love Walmart's workout clothes. I have a few of their tank tops that I work great and you can't beat the price! :)
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