Cropped, color-blocked, ribbed—my obsession with leggings knows no bounds, and the dozens of pairs stacked in my wardrobe is definite proof. The Spanx Faux Leather leggings were the only style that was missing from my collection. This piece, which has thousands upon thousands of 5-star ratings across the internet has been on my wishlist for years. (Yes, years.They finally made it into my arsenal several months ago, and they are so wonderful. My only regret? My only regret? Not having bought these best-sellers sooner.
The glossy material felt luxurious to the touch and had the right amount thickness to elasticity. I was impressed before I even tried on the leggings. The fabric, which is made of a stretchy blend of nylon, elastane, and spandex, isn’t flimsy at all—it has weight to it (like real leather pants) which I appreciate for wearing during the colder months.
I was skeptical about how they would fit, despite my initial impressions of them in person. They’re supposed to be like shapewear and compressive, so they would fit tight. Would they become sheer? Would they be able to gather in the wrong places? I’m happy to report the answer is “no” to all of these questions.
These leggings are not compressive. However, they are still comfortable and fit like a high-intensity legging. They feature a thick, high-waist band (the brand describes it as a “contoured power waistband”) that holds you in without rolling down or restricting you the least bit. You don’t have to worry about the center seam (read: there is no awkward bulging, or camel toe effect).
I’m 5’4″ and usually wear a size medium in leggings, but the Spanx size chart noted that these run small, so I sized up *just in case*. I am glad that I did. The larger size is like having a second skin. I am a strong, athletic build with a small waistline. (Cue the peach Emoji.
Source: Glamour