Girlfriend Compressive High-Rise Legging
These Girlfriend leggings were a tester favorite, and the fabric uses about 25 plastic bottles per pair to lessen their environmental impact. The thicker material offers snug compression ideal for higher-impact activities, and one tester said they’re “more comfortable than my other leggings.” The fabric showed some pilling in the Lab but maintained its shape during stretch recovery evaluations and after extensive laundering. But note this pair is hang-dry only.
The brand offers a variety of options in this style, including lots of colors, three inseam lengths and sizes ranging from XXS through 6XL. “I appreciate that the brand is very size-inclusive,” said one tester. “I like being able to support an ethical fashion line whose ideals align with mine.” Testers especially liked that the waistband stayed put with one tester saying, “I even reach for these over running shorts because I know the waistband will stay in place no matter how fast I sprint.”
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We’re all guilty of wearing leggings as pants, so pick a pair that’s actually comfy. Styles designed for high-intensity workouts that are too compressive or restrictive will simply be uncomfortable when relaxing. Testers said that this pair of Aerie leggings is extremely comfy when lounging with a “super soft” feel and “comfy fit.” Loving the crossover waistband, one tester said, “The overall fit of them is very flattering, as it accentuates the waist.”
One GH editor always wears these leggings while traveling because “they’re super lightweight to prevent any overheating while on the go.” In our Lab evaluations, we found this pair to be less suited for exercise, stretching out after stretch recovery tests and being a bit see-through.