The holy grail of leggings

[gynaeissue]

I’ve always been firmly in the “leggings are not trousers” camp. But they are just so comfy so I think I might be converted…

I have Uniqlo heattech leggings which I wear under trousers or jeans. But now I’m looking for a pair to wear without anything on top like every other woman I see.

So I would love some recommendations. But o have some criteria…

• super soft comfy material. The only leggings I’ve ever worn without anything on top were running leggings or yoga leggings with a long too and I just didn’t find the fairly stiff / shiny / thick material comfortable, definitely not for lounging around in or wearing all day!
• not revealing of VPL or, erm, front anatomy (ie fatty pad!)
• here’s the kicker… needs to be low waisted. Because of endo belly any pressure at all on my bloaty belly really hurts so I only ever wear low waisted things!

looking for black and am size 8 if that makes a difference. Not primark type budget but would have to be super convinced to go for sweaty Betty/lululemon type prices…

thanks in advance, hivemind!

Don’t give in. There’s no way back.

Just been recommended AYBL and there are lots in the sale now x

Haha. But no, actually…

cant see any low rise

I’m 5’5 and the Lululemon Wunder Under 26” are my holy grail. No Bull 7/8 length are also good.

Varley leggings are amazing, super soft, not see through at all, make your legs look smooth. I've got black ones but also have a few animal print ones. Not the cheapest but last so well!

Looks like these are discontinued and also not low rise

Can’t find low rise

I think low rise will be the stumbling block. I’ve not seen low rise leggings for years.

Yep I think low rise is difficult to find nowadays. How low does it need to be? Sweaty betty all day ones aren't compression fabric so whilst not low rise may be low enough?

Otherwise gym shark and Adanola do a cross front leggings and gym shark also have one with a foldover waist so you could create your own low rise!

Can vouch for sweaty betty being really comfy and good quality. Not sure about the others.

Thanks!
low rise needs to be pretty low.. I did wonder about the crossover ones but also struggle with pressure on the side of my tummy not just the middle. Good to know about the fold over ones - that’s what I do with joggers so those could work if not too bulky when folded. Will look!