Size Inclusive Fleece Legging Favorites
About a month and a half ago, I began my pursuit of the perfect fleece leggings. Since we’ve been doing our morning walks everyday, I figured it was time to upgrade for the frigid temperatures. I was also extremely naive and figured “how hard could it be?” to find a pair or two so I threw a question box up on my Instagram stories for recommendations. You gals came through (per usual) with about a hundred suggestions. Feeling very confident but knowing I couldn’t try them all, I compiled your most frequent mentions and decided to try a few for myself.
Turns out, this task was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. Fleece doesn’t have the same stretch / fit as other lounging or workout leggings that I’ve tried. Often times I can try something on and quickly determine if they’re going to work but not with these. I noticed that the longer I wore them, the more they “broke” in and became more comfortable (which is why this post has taken me so long). I tried to give my most honest / detailed review on each pair worn below, recognizing that they all photograph similarly (and terribly- sorry). Let’s get to it!
YOUR TOP SUGGESTIONS (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER):
BALEAF Women's Fleece Lined Winter Leggings (XS-3X)
Willit Women's Fleece Lined Leggings (XS-XXL)
Cuddl Duds ClimateRight Women's Stretch Fleece (XS-4X)
Under Armour Women's ColdGear Authentic Leggings (XS-XXL)
Old Navy’s High-Waisted CozeCore Jogger Leggings (XS-XXL, plus sizes up to 4X here)
Plush Women's Fleece Lined Stirrup Leggings (XS-L)
Athleta Rainer Tights (XS-XXL, plus sizes up to 3X here)
*EDIT the Rainer tights do NOT have fleece, the Altitude Leggings and Peak Hybrid Fleece Tight do but many sizes are out of stock
Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatpants (XXS-XXL, 14-22)
WHAT I BOUGHT + TRIED:
FINAL THOUGHTS // NEXT STEPS:
If I had to choose, my favorite athletic pair would have to be the BALEAF Leggings. They definitely took a few wears to break in but ultimately, they were super warm, the Willit Women's Fleece Lined Leggings as a close second. If I was feeling motivated to try one more athletic pair, I’d definitely try the Under Armour Women's ColdGear Authentic Leggings in a large or the Athleta Rainer Tights in a large (tried ordering a few weeks ago but they were out of stock in my size).
For a dressier option, I was really hopeful about the Plush pair and saw they have faux leather looking leggings that are fleece lined. However, due to my initial experience with the quality and lack of sizing I’m going to pass on them. However, if you’re looking for a fleece lined faux leather pair I love my Commando ones, now up to 3X! As seen on my previous faux leather legging guide.
For a cozy/lounging option, the Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatpants are a MUST! If you’re looking to splurge on a non-fleece jogger, these Vuori ones are my absolute favorite (I wear XL). I’ve worn them all around the world for YEARS (as seen on my previous loungewear favorites post) and I’m so pleasantly surprised to see they’ve extended up to an XXL!
If you’re looking for a maternity option, I came across these leggings (up to 3X) which look promising and high enough for the bump.
Be sure to avoid VPL’s (visible panty lines) while wearing leggings with my favorite Soma Vanishing Edge undies. More favorites are here!
WASHING / CARE:
I would not recommend putting any of the leggings mentioned in this post in the dryer. If you do, maybe on delicate and until they’re damp/not fully dry. For all high elasticity items, I would strongly encourage you to wash your athleisure with FOREVER NEW Stretch Active Wear Liquid Detergent (and no fabric softener) to help maintain the lifespan of your garments.
SWEATER (M) | LEGGINGS (L) | BOOTS (11,R) | HOOPS
I hope you enjoyed this post and perhaps learned something from it! Feel free to leave any questions or leggings that you’ve tried and loved (or didn’t) below. Thanks for reading! xx CMK