I've been looking for some new workout pants and I've found most of the well reviewed ones have really thick and "sculpting" material. That's great and flattering for a lot of women but I'm on the petite side (5'4", 117 lbs) and I find materials that sculpt actually just push in my curves so I look like a stick figure.
SO, any suggestions on workout pants that are really thin and fit more like a second skin? I have a pair of Lulus from a year or so ago but they are kind of thick.
Note: I like full length pants as opposed to power pants or capris.
Thanks!
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12-01-2015, 05:58 AM #1
Best workout/yoga pants that DON'T flatten everything?
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12-04-2015, 05:54 AM #2
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12-04-2015, 06:04 AM #3
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I don't think most people are going to have a recommendation for thin pants. Usually the goal is to avoid the thin stuff, because it's usually a) poor quality/prone to rip and b) prone to showing the entire gym what underwear you decided on that day when you attempt to bend in them. If you want something thin, just find something cheap and flimsy. That's where most people have trouble finding something that's made of a thicker material.
If you have a big arse, it's going to show in 99% of workout/yoga pants anyway.PRs: 95lbs/126lbs/212lbs
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12-04-2015, 06:07 AM #4
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Who cares how your butt looks at the gym?
I work out so my butt looks good outside the gym. I only wear comfy clothes to the gym crew.You can't help the hopeless.
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12-04-2015, 07:11 AM #5
Go to a place like TJ Maxx or Marshall's where they have a ton of brands and just try some on or stretch them a bit to see how thin/thick they are.
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12-04-2015, 08:43 AM #6
Try harem pants. That's what I wear when I work out.
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12-04-2015, 09:11 AM #7
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Are you looking for inexpensive? If you aren't, check out Better Bodies. I wear some of their mens line (and Gasp). They have some nice stuff and it holds up really well. Its a little more pricey though.
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12-04-2015, 09:54 AM #8
I see the brand celestial bodies-booty scrunch version a lot on IG. It looks like it enhances curves.
Personally I buy them at Costco or target, I can't bring myself to spend that much!
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12-04-2015, 11:07 AM #9
Hmmm... I have a pair of athletic leggings from Old Navy that I bought years ago... They are very thin and definitely not "sculpting" material. I'm not sure what they are called.... but maybe go try on some at Old Navy?
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12-06-2015, 05:52 AM #10
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12-06-2015, 05:53 AM #11
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12-06-2015, 07:19 AM #12
I like Fabletics! Price isn't too bad.
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12-08-2015, 11:55 AM #13
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12-12-2015, 02:54 PM #14
Wait, where are you getting your yoga pants? I'm 34-24-37 and am very embarrassed by my butt because it's own right vulgar! I want to work out without feeling over-sexed and don't want to draw any attention to myself. I don't have big hips so you can guess where most of that last number is...
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12-13-2015, 12:42 AM #15
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12-13-2015, 06:36 AM #16
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12-15-2015, 01:17 PM #17
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12-15-2015, 01:59 PM #18
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12-16-2015, 08:55 AM #19
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12-16-2015, 12:12 PM #20
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Adding more muscle/weight to a thin frame creates more shape/curves. You're blaming clothes for making you look like a stick figure when the truth is being at a lower weight for your weight and lack of muscle is the problem.
You don't have to get huge, but a bit more size would make a big difference.National Level Competitor (Female BB)
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12-16-2015, 09:47 PM #21
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12-17-2015, 07:22 AM #22
I'm not disagreeing with the idea of more muscle helping me look better in yoga pants.
What I DO have an issue with is using size and curves interchangeably.
I don't have much size, but curves relate to ratios. My waist is 25 and my hips are 36. That's a curve. "Curve" has been misconstrued everywhere from this forum to Hanes plus size commercials.
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12-17-2015, 11:22 AM #23
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