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Promising review: "I love, love, love these pants. I have them in the black and the dark blue wash. They go with everything and are so comfortable that I want to wear them everyday! I usually wear premium denim but I am reaching for these now. The price is definitely right at $20. They look good with boots, flip-flops, or tennis shoes. If you’re on the fence, get these." —DM Lover
Get them from Amazon for $21 (available in sizes XS–XXL in short, regular, and long and 15 colors).
Promising review: "I love this pant! I bought the sweatshirt to match. It fit exactly how I wanted it to (slightly loose) on my petite yet curvy frame. I’ve washed the set several times on delicate/warm cycle, then have hung to dry and it still looks brand new. I wear this at least once a week..LOVE IT. Mine seems mostly light purple with a splash of pink...perfect tie dye color combo." —carolynjbraden
Snag the matching sweatshirt here.
Get them from Amazon for $44.90 (available in sizes XXS–3X and in four colors).
Promising review: "I actually had the Spanx faux leather leggings in my house when I received these to compare side by side. I loved the Spanx ones but couldn’t justify the $100 price. I wondered if there was a dupe on Amazon...this is it!! The fabric, material, and look is IDENTICAL to the Spanx. The fit is exactly the same as well. (BTW I sized up to a L from my normal M as they run a bit tight) Both leggings even have the same red ribbon label sewn into the waistband. They definitely must be from the same manufacturer. Only difference is the outer side seam of these is sewn in a slightly different way than Spanx...but who would know! I sent the Spanx back and am stoked to have the exact same look for 1/3 of the price!!!" —Alexis
Get it from Amazon for $39.74+ (available in sizes XS–4XL and three colors).
Promising review: "Not too tight, not too loose! They were comfy and fit as expected! I have pink and black. I wore pink for a party and black for my birthday and got soooo many compliments both times!" —Yasmine Preston
Get them from Amazon for $24.09+ (available in sizes S–3XL and six colors).
Promising review: "Wow! These are the most comfy joggers. I can wear these in the house or to the store. The material is breathable and soft. I actually plan on hoarding these when I get paid next. Also, you can't beat the price! Buy these! Or don't. More for me!" —Danielle Posey
Get them from Amazon $24.40 (available in sizes 1X–6X and three colors)
Promising review: "To be honest, pants are a drag for me to buy. I'm 5'9, thick thighs, thicker booty, and it's rare that things fit me the way I want (getting them on doesn't always equate to the style I'm going for, if that makes sense). But these pants are awesome. They're just baggy enough to have The Look, but not so baggy that they fall off. They're incredibly comfortable (so much so that my mom wants to buy a pair to sleep in!). I've also washed them a couple times since I bought them and haven't seen any degradation of the material or the color. I'm totally obsessed, I'll definitely be buying another pair in a different style soon!" —Kindle Customer
Get them from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 31 colors).
Promising review: "These pants as so comfortable and flowy! I stepped outside of my usual skinny jean outfit to try this style and I never want to take them off! They are great casual pants for work, and can be dressed up for the evening with a fancy shirt and heels. They are as comfortable as pajamas, without looking like it :)" —Nash
Get them from Amazon for $12.74 (available in sizes XS–3XL and 25 colors).
Promising review: "I love the stretch on these pants you can actually work out without Worrying about them Falling off. They have great compression to so when your on the run everything stays in place! Amazing color!" —Amy d.
Get them from Amazon for $15.79 (available in sizes XS–3X and four colors).
Get them from Forever 21 for $20 (available in sizes XS–L and three colors).
Lukafit is a Black woman-owned business based in New York — they specialize in colorful, size-inclusive activewear.
Promising review: "I use this mostly for exercise, lounging sometimes. I always get compliments from different genders and races. I’ve had all three of my leggings (turquoise, black and purple) since 2018 and they still look and feel amazing! I’ve gained and lost about 30 pounds in this time and they still fit. Very stretchy and comfortable. The design is so cute! Highly recommend!" —Customer
Get them from Lukafit for $60 (available in sizes S–3XL).
Sound the alarms, people, because I think I've found my dream pair of athleisure. Here's the rundown: these high-waisted leggings (or as they call them on their site: tights) are incredibly deceiving when they first arrive — they appeared to be quite shrunken in the package — but trust me, these mold to your body and have enough stretch that work great for curves. I was sent a sample and am just truly in love with the compression! Since quarantine began, I've been after a cute pair of leggings that would support me, not highlight any lumps and bumps, and have the ability to be worn for multiple activities. And folks, these are IT. I'm also a sucker for a matching set — grab the seamless crop top here!
Stax is an Australian-based business founded in 2012 and they create trendy pieces that fuse fitness with fashion.
Promising review: "These leggings are the most flattering and comfortable ones I’ve ever worn, I purchased my first pair a couple of months ago and am now obsessed! This colour is so so gorgeous and flattering on my skin also. They are so soft and are super squat proof! 12/10." —Customer
Get them from Stax for $59 (available in sizes XS–2XL and five colors).
I have a very similar jumpsuit in my wardrobe and have been wearing it *non-stop* with everything from bare arms to a turtleneck, and yes, even a cropped cardi. So this piece is what I deem essential and customizable in more ways than one!
Promising review: "I cannot believe that Amazon converted me into a jumpsuit lover! You have one item that makes a surprisingly flattering outfit. You can lounge at home or add a denim jacket or blazer and head out in this. I cannot believe the comfort and confidence I feel when I'm in this! So so good and this jumpsuit has won me over." —Kindle Customer
Get them from Amazon for $24.34+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and four colors)
Promising review: "These are hands-down my favorite leggings. I love the fit and the feel of them. Would repurchase in every color, and I already have probably six different colors already and I want MORE!! They hold up in the washer/dryer and color doesn't bleed onto other clothes. The only thing I didn't love on the leggings was that the waist band was quite thick; my simple fix for it was just making a small cut on the inside seam and cutting the elastic out, and it makes them fit PERFECTLY." —Aspen
Get them from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 21 colors).
Get them from Forever 21 for $34.99 (available in sizes 0X–4X and two colors).
Promising review: "These are awesome! They are snug, but I attribute that to their compression feature. I love the high-waisted top! I’m a preschool teacher, so I am up and down all day long. The top doesn’t roll and they’re not see-through in the back, so I am confident that I’m fully-covered all day long. I have worn them to work out as well and they felt great! I do wish they were a true dark pigment, rather than a gray/blue/black color, but my co-worker told me she didn’t even notice the off-black color even when I paired these with a white and black shirt." —Kasey Sumearll
Get them from Amazon for $44 (available in sizes XS-3X, high waist and cross waist, tall, short and regular lengths, and in two colors).
Get it from Outdoor Voices for $88 (available in sizes XS–XL and in three colors).
Psst! Some reviewers suggest sizing down.
Promising review: "I fell in love with these pants the moment I saw them at the store! I love everything about these pants! They’re stylish and they compliment my curvy figure!"—Customer
Get them from Express for $70 (available in sizes XXS–XL and three colors).
Promising review: "I'm pretty fit but have big hips so pants are difficult for me. These fit so amazing that I'm ordering more! The fit by calves, thighs, hips butt and waist! They're like magic! Very much worth it! I work retail and tend to only have a couple pairs of work pants at a time. Long wearing does stretch them out. They get loose and slightly baggy on the legs but that didn't bother me at all. Still looked great. And once washed, go right back to where they started. Absolutely love these." —Alix Haley
Get them from Amazon for $34 (available in sizes 0–16 and seven colors).
Promising review: "I LOVE these joggers. Collectif items tend to run small, so I was pleasantly surprised that these were a perfect fit in my usual size. I'm also tall (5'10), and the length of these was just right. They are stretchier than I was expecting, which definitely adds to the comfort factor. Plus, the pattern is just as bright and fun in person!" —Julia
Get them from Modcloth for $55 (available in sizes XS–1X).
Promising review: "I wore these pants on a first date and they made my booty and thighs look amazing. I also wore these pants to my office job and my coworkers went crazy over them. I literally emailed and texted shared item and copied links to these pants all day. They are so soft. You want to touch them all day and they make great sleep pants." —Christina Tahey
Get them from Amazon for $17.99 (available in sizes S-XXL and in 16 colors).
Promising review: "Wow! I’m obsessed with these faux leather pants. They’re a super rich cognac hue that’s so versatile for fall/winter. They’re fairly high rise and fit snug but not tight through the butt and thighs. I’m also going to get these hemmed a bit because they’re a little long for me as I like a fully exposed ankle. Buy these!! You’ll definitely get compliments!" —pastacountess
Get them from Nordstrom for $49.90 (originally $98; available in sizes 24–31 and two colors).
Get them from Boohoo for $17.60 (originally $44; available in sizes 12–24 and three colors).
Promising review: "I own a lot of leggings and these really impressed me. Completely squat-proof (not see through at all). They are very comfortable and the color is beautiful! You’d think they were a lot more expensive than they are. Do not hesitate to buy these!" —Alex
Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in sizes S–3X, two lengths, and 31 styles).
And here's that matching hoodie!
Get them from Maurices for $24.90 (available in sizes XS–XXL and also in plus sizes 0X–4X).
And this particular style is available with or without pockets!
Loud Bodies is a small biz founded by Patricia Luiza Blaj, who produces ethical, inclusive, and sustainable clothing. Items have the ability to be made to order if you don’t find yourself among their sizing — or if you're not sure which size would fit you best, you can get in touch with them for counseling and free of charge custom orders.
Get them from Loud Bodies for $125+ (available in sizes XXS–10XL and seven colors).
Promising review: "I love it. The pants are high waisted. The fabric is good quality, it is soft. The color is great. It doesn't looks clear in the back. it fits perfect on my [body]. The pants looks great for any outfit." —Karen Bee
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and three colors).
Kloset Envy is a Black woman-owned business located in Los Angeles that has been around since 2012. They specialize in fashion-forward 'fits and their motto is "Looking Good And Stylish Without Breaking The Bank."
Get them from Kloset Envy for $54 (available in sizes XS–XL and colors).
Promising review: "Don't like jeans anymore, super comfy. It’s a perfect fit on me. It’s more more more comfortable than i thought. After I got this I wear it almost everyday. Now I wanna buy another colors. I think it’s my third time to bought a clothes from Amazon. And my experience is unbelievable. Now I love to buy more clothes from Amazon. Thanks for my comfy pants." —Maya
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and four colors).
Promising review: "If you want reallllly soft comfy jogger pants then buy these. I have wide hips and I just pull them right on top and it fits so nicely. Even my boyfriend complimented them and touched them and was like "whoa I’m gonna wear those" haha. Really great for the price and I never wanna take them off." —Group4
Get them from Amazon for $10.59+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 40 colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.