I've always been a firm believer that leggings are pants, so I wear leggings pretty much everywhere every day, whether I'm working from home or going out to dinner with friends. Always looking for the perfect pair, I like to try out new ones whenever I come across brands that have cute leggings in extended sizes.
I came across Girlfriend Collective in late 2019, when some of my friends were recommending its cyber week sales. At first, the price tag jumped out at me. Would $88 leggings be worth it? I ordered two pairs then, one in black and one in a fun color, and since then, my Girlfriend Collective leggings have become the ones I reach for first when I'm getting dressed.
As a sustainable brand, Girlfriend Collective makes a lot of its clothes using recycled products. A pair of the pocket leggings, for example, is made from 25 recycled water bottles. You also have the option to recycle your leggings back to the company if you've changed sizes or simply don't want or need the items anymore. The ReGirlfriend program provides you with a $15 credit towards a future purchase upon receipt of the recycled clothing.
Girlfriend Collective's size range is XXS-6XL and the leggings come in two lengths: 23 ¾" and 28.5". I'm five-foot-one and normally wear a size 20, so I wear an XXXL in the 23 ¾ length.
These are the compressive pocket leggings in black. The length is perfect, hitting just at my ankle. As the leggings are compressive, you can play around with the sizing a bit to get the fit you want. I've also ordered XXLs in the past and while the waist fits fine, they're just a little too compressive to be comfortable for all day wear.
The leggings come in a bunch of colors, though new colors tend to sell out quickly.
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Girlfriend Collective leggings are always available in six core colors: black, ivory, midnight (navy), moss, plum, and earth (brown). The company releases seasonal collections every few month with four to six new limited edition colors that tend to compliment each other well so you can create mix-matched sets with Girlfriend Collective's sports bras.
The bottom line is that my hunt for the perfect leggings ended when I found Girlfriend Collective.
Despite the price tag, they're well made and have lasted despite many wears and washes. If you're looking for sustainable fashion, these leggings are better for the planet and incredibly comfortable.
