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What To Look For When Buying Leggings
Leggings. We really can’t get enough of them. At a certain point, the “Are leggings pants?” debate ceased to exist because according to women everywhere (including our girls Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner), leggings are most definitely chic — and, oh yeah, functional for the gym, too. Given that these comfy and form-fitting athleisure bottoms are now considered It Pants, we asked leggings experts at activewear brands and retailers Lululemon, Outdoor Voices, and Bandier about how to shop for the perfect pair
What Works: Compression
Let’s not forget: Before leggings turned into fashionable street pants, they were worn primarily to the gym. “For working out, leggings with compression and support are important! Many compression leggings boast quick-drying or anti-microbial fabric and ventilation via mesh paneling, which are great for sweaty workouts,” says Jen Bandier, founder of Bandier. Tyler Haney, founder of Outdoor Voices, is also a fan of the sculpting fit: “For me, the compression really has to be there — I do jogging, Pilates, and I go to [NYC workout studio] The Class by Taryn Toomey. My leggings need to perform and function correctly with my body,” she says. Compression leggings are made from wicking fabrics like Supplex and nylon/Spandex blends, and therefore pull moisture away from the body.
Let’s not forget: Before leggings turned into fashionable street pants, they were worn primarily to the gym. “For working out, leggings with compression and support are important! Many compression leggings boast quick-drying or anti-microbial fabric and ventilation via mesh paneling, which are great for sweaty workouts,” says Jen Bandier, founder of Bandier. Tyler Haney, founder of Outdoor Voices, is also a fan of the sculpting fit: “For me, the compression really has to be there — I do jogging, Pilates, and I go to [NYC workout studio] The Class by Taryn Toomey. My leggings need to perform and function correctly with my body,” she says. Compression leggings are made from wicking fabrics like Supplex and nylon/Spandex blends, and therefore pull moisture away from the body.
Where do you carry your essential phone-keys-wallet when you’re out for a jog? “Pocket styles are great for when you need to store your phone or credit card when you’ve got errands or running around town,” says Bandier. And now more than ever, leggings are cleverly adding flat pockets, both hidden inside the waistband and outside on the leg. “Who doesn’t love a pocket?” says Jill Chatwood, Director of Global Trends and Collaborations at Lululemon. “Our Inspire Tight II have not one but three pockets — two hidden in the waistband, as well as a secure back zipper pocket.” Here are some other styles that promise to hold your secret stash.
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