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Nothing beats that post-yoga bliss, but if there’s anything that comes close, it’s finding a pair of leggings that hug your body without constricting, riding up, slipping, or otherwise getting in the way. And if they’re on sale, that’s even better.
Starting this week, Girlfriend Collective and Athleta, two popular brands known for their high-quality designs, wide sizing options, and focus on sustainability, are offering markdowns. (And, of course, the sales include styles made with lightweight fabrics to help you stay a little less sweaty and more elegant on those humid summer days.) Here’s what you need to know.
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Girlfriend Collective – 25% off everything
Girlfriend Collective makes sustainable, inclusive fashion that looks great, feels great, and is supportive, with sizes from XXS to 6XL, a variety of lengths, and plenty of high-rise options. Their fabrics are sustainably produced from recycled water bottles and old fishing nets, their dyes are eco-friendly, their packaging is recycled and recyclable, and their ReGirlfriend recycling program accepts pre-loved items from any brand and offers credits in exchange.
The GC Anniversary Sale will see 25% off all fashion with even bigger discounts on sale items.
Some of the fashion looks from Girlfriend Collective that we’ve relied on for years:
• 50/50 Wide Leg Sweatpants $23.40 ($78)
Sometimes you don’t want a fabric that clings to your body, and these loose-fitting sweatpants made from recycled organic cotton are just the thing for you. They’re also great with ballet flats.
• Float Ultralight Leggings $39 ($78)
As the name suggests, this is a representation of how you’ll feel on the mat in these minimalist leggings made from recycled water bottles.
• Compression High Rise Leggings $66 ($88)
The ultra-high compression of these leggings is firm yet soft, allowing you to move freely on the mat.
• Cloud Luxe Leggings $81 ($108)
One plus-size tester called these leggings her “favorite pair ever” because of their super high rise and ability to stay in place no matter what the weather, and she also noted that they offer light compression that doesn’t feel restrictive at all.
Athleta — Many items are 30% or more off
Athleta was founded in 1998 with the motto “It’s not enough to borrow from boys.” Through its Power of She Collective, the company remains committed to helping girls and women feel confident through athletics. Support for women comes through in other ways too, through sizes from XXS to 3X, as well as options for tall and petite, and designs that are soft, stretchy, comfortable, supportive and squat-free. The ThredUp program allows customers to redeem store credit on any brand of children’s and women’s athletic fashion.
The Semi-Annual Sale offers a wide variety of discounts, with many popular items at 30 percent off and some even bigger discounts. Athleta’s second-hand section also saw some big markdowns.
Here are some of the Athleta fashion pieces we’ve loved over the years.
• Transcend High Rise 7/8 Leggings $24.97 – $69.99 ($89.99)
Made from nylon and lycra, these lightweight leggings get rave reviews for their fabric feel and stretch.
• Salutation Stash High Rise Leggings $39.97 – $88.99 ($109)
“Stash” refers to the stealth side pocket in these super-soft, supportive leggings that some testers have been loving for years.
