leggings that don’t give you camel toe and other features no one talks about.
tiny bubbles blog top 5 style leggings for working from home (from a gal who has worked from home in the fashion/sporting goods industry for over 10 years:)

brace yourself… i am about to share 3 months’ worth of research that included: torn flesh wounds, skin rashes, my foot punctured by a safety pin, and loads of sweating because shopping (for leggings), is in fact cardio!… i am bringing to you my top 5 leggings for working from home — the research was tough y’all but the timing is right.


i tried on 36 pairs of leggings from 17 different brands, three different stores and zappos.com — it was savage!
brands tried on: joylab (target), c9 (target), colsie (target), all in motion (target), athleta, zella (nordstrom), nike, adidas, adidas originals, spanx, beyond yoga, aloyoga, sweaty betty, old navy, outdoor voices, vuori, lulu
first, a disclaimer, there is a lot of confusing terminology in the athleisure/activewear world, as there is no industry standard. each company decides on the name that they use to describe the legging and length so one company might call it a legging a capri, yoga pant or tight (i am going on a quest to change this!). research is key! the product description should indicate the length and if not email me at tinybubblesblog@gmail.com and i will find out! in fact, this is such a huge problem, i have decided to dedicate an entire blog to the topic! but, for the purpose of this blog, i am focusing on full leggings (over the ankle 8/8 length). you typically wear these in the fall and winter because they keep you warmer. also, important to note, some leggings are specifically for working out (which i will include in my descriptions below) but many women also wear these for “athleisure” as well. honestly, you decide. your leggings, your style, your rules.
#5 women’s lounge leggings by colsie™ one of target’s new private labels $17
PROS:

- price value cannot be beat! $17
- high waist is flattering on most (not all) body types
- no camel toe — #blessings
- not see thru
- stays in place
- wear for colder days as the material is a bit heavier; these are NOT for working out or you will sweat to death in all the wrong places
CONS:
- not sustainable/fast fashion; if eco-friendly is important to you stay away from target or other “fast fashion” retailers unless they have specified it as “eco”
- stretches out after wearing
#4 women’s sculpted high rise leggings — “all in motion” (private label athletic brand for target) $30
***sidenote: i was very disappointed to learn that c9 the champion brand for target, is not renewing their contract after 2020 (champion/c9 was by far one of my favorite brands that would have been featured had it not been discontinued :( “all in motion” is the replacement and so far so good.

here is your legging with a pocket ladies!
i do not love pockets on me because they make my hips look wide, however, function trumps flattery on this style.
PROS:
- a workout legging for $30 cannot be beat
- can also be worn for athleisure if you choose
- high waist is flattering on most (not all) body types
- no camel toe
- not see thru
- stays in place (no falling down)
- UPF50+ material so you can wear in the sun; also moisture wicking
- available in plus sizes
CONS:
- not sustainable/fast fashion
- flatseams can irritate the skin
- flatseams can also be unflattering depending on placement
musical interlude: put your fave leggings on and DaNcE!
for your quarantine jams playlist click here — (working on an at-home cardio dance class for this playlist TBD!)

but i digress, back to leggings….
#3 z by zella high waist daily leggings
*zella is nordstrom’s private label and the brand is awesome! reasonably priced, on-trend and good quality) available at nordstrom rack for only $26.97!

PROS:
- everyday athleisure legging or workout legging for only $27 with massive price value
- nordstrom and nordstrom rack both carry zella so you can find newer, more on-trend styles at nordstrom but that also means more $$$; nordstrom rack will carry more core basics and past seasons that sold well
- high waist is flattering on most (not all) body types
- no camel toe
- not see thru
- stays in place (no falling down)
- you can have a glass of wine if you are shopping for leggings as i did at nordstrom (except covid19 might put a wrinkle in that plan depending on what state you live in)

CONS:
- not sustainable/eco-friendly
- quality is good for the price but these need to be replaced every 6–9 months if you are wearing them regularly and hanging to dry
- more of a “shiny” material so looks more “athletic” versus “athlesiure” (this really isn’t a con, more of a matter of preference)
- drinking too much wine at nordstrom and buying more leggings than you need because wine
#2 spanx look at me now seamless leggings $69
my go-to leggings if i “want to dress up” i literally have all the camo colors and i replace them after a year because i wear them so much! spanx are probably the most versatile in terms of athlesiuire.

here are a few of the ways i style mine.
look #1 pure athleisure
look #2: sporty chic // athleisure
look #4 sporty casual
look #3 happy hour is calling — a more dressed up look with boots or pair with heels

PROS:
- so versatile, dress up, dress down look cute all the way around ;)
- super comfortable
- good quality — i have had mine for over 2 years
- high waist is flattering on most (not all) body types
- spanx gets an A+ on stomach suckage in
- no camel toe
- not see thru
CONS:
- they are a much thinner material if worn a lot without updating might become see thru
- tend to fall down a little bit, but i am okay with that because they make up for it by making my stomach appear flatter
pro tip: INVEST IN LAYERING TANKS (ribbed and cami) found most anywhere target and old navy seem to have the best selection and lowest prices and i don’t feel bad buying these items as “fast fashion” because i keep them for years!
and now the moment you’ve all been waiting for….
DRUMROLL PLEASE….
the winner for best fitting, most flattering legging that make you look and feel like a million bucks is …..
y’all it was a TIE…
i know, i know but everyone likes options right?! i honestly could not decide, i love these two brands’ leggings so much. OPTIONS!
#1 beyond yoga’s spacedye caught in the midi high waisted legging $97
*continue reading for the other #1!


PROS:
- super cute with hoodies, great for game days (if we ever have them again) and working from home they can be dressed up with a sweater or a button down/flannel
- flattering high waist sucks you in
- simple — no seams that chafe
- no camel toe
- they last, they do not pill and they keep their shape — blessings on blessings hal lay lu
CONS:
- my girlfriend who is around 5'3 ish, probably closer to 5'4 purchased the XS and it was too long so if you are shorter and on the petite side, i would recommend the 7/8 length which will likely fit like a legging to the ankle
- $97 is spendy but honestly, these are worth it imo — they maintain their shape, stretch and color but make sure you either hand wash or wash on gentle and hang dry
also at #1 alo yoga high waist vapor legging $128
sultry and sophisticated with a more shiny material you can dress up or down
PROS:
- love, love, love the dark camo print, i love wearing with high tops
- the fit, the fit, the fit-flattering on the bootie and the tummy, hugs and holds like a second skin
- flattering high waist sucks you in, their words, “front-smoothing panel for commando comfort” totally agree commando comfort
- ultra-sleek & breathable performance (vapor) fabric — will not keep you warm in the winter but outstanding in the spring and summer
- moisture-wicking & antimicrobial
- no camel toe
- love the logo placement

CONS:
- might be too long for some shorter frames
- the sizing is perfect but if you don’t like that sucked in feeling size up
- $128 is spendy but honestly, these are worth it imo — they are versatile, comfortable and super flattering!
so there you have it! next up are tights (some people call them capris- it’s all so confusing but tights are my favorite and what i basically live in 325 days of the year!
ps if you are looking for athleta or lulu, you’ll see those in my next blog on my fave tights/capris!
pps at some point i will review sports bras, unfortunately during my trying on of leggings, i tried this contraption on and nearly lost an eye due to the straps and the cardboard tag that could double as a razor and almost left me scarred.
as always, thank you for reading! tiny bubbles official blog will be launching soon so there will be a destination for you to get all things athleisure, cool kicks, and beach vibes!
peace, love and prosecco,
marce :)