I’m not over-exaggerating when I say we’ve seen the Spanx faux leather leggings EVERYWHERE. On influencers, on blogs, in ads, on Pinterest. They usually retail for $98 or over $100 for the moto version. Before buying my first pair of Spanx, I’d never spent more than $30-40 on leggings. I’m not a leggings fan, so I never justified the price. I often looked at them online and said, why $100 for a pair of leggings?
*If you’re just ready to #addtocart, you can find Spanx leggings on sale at most retailers right now. Otherwise, keep reading for my full review.
Spanx Faux Leather Leggings: A Review
After giving birth a second time, I found myself with a saggy belly, as you may know. That changed the way I looked at clothes, especially pants, and how they fit around my waist. I started investing in jeans. I LOVE jeans and have learned to live with less quantity for better quality. But leggings? I wasn’t there yet.
However, I still needed a pair that helped me control my belly but not create a muffin top, which is easy when you have a soft belly. One day I got a higher-end pair that quickly became a favorite. Like jeans, I understood that it was better to have one pair of good leggings than many not-so-good ones. So, on a random afternoon during a big sale, I decided to go for a pair of faux-leather Spanx leggings. Two years later, I’m here writing about them. Especially about the newer style, I’m obsessed with: the moto.
The Spanx Faux Leather Leggings Waistband is Magic
Moto Leggings: Petite vs. Regular
After two years of the plain version, I decided to get the moto one. I didn’t want to get them because I’m petite. Do you see those moto details? Well, they clearly define where your knees go, and I was afraid they would just hit in all the wrong places. That is — until they made the petite version. That’s when I said, “I’m ready for another pair of leggings!” See how the knee placement hits lower on the regular length. I thought it would bother me a lot, and it did. The difference is about 1″. Left: Regular l Right: Petite The difference is big. So for those of us who don’t like the bunching at the ankles, the petite length can be really amazing. Boots (on sale) l Leggings l Stroller Yes, I love the Spanx faux leather leggings. The power waistband, the no seam on the front (aka no camel toe), and the quality make them worth it. Even if I don’t wear them very often, they are the ones I reach for when I do. Apart from my workout leggings, I only have two leggings pairs, and that’s enough for me. More than faux-leather material, it’s the faux-leather look. They don’t feel like leather, but there’s a finish on the fabric that gives it a leathery shine. I wear them whenever I want to wear real leggings but also look stylish. I have other faux-leather leggings that feel and look more like leather for other occasions. You can see other ways I’ve styled them here: With an oversized blazer, with a trench dress, and as part of my cold weather momiform. Chao, Chao. Julieta Follow me over on IG (@julietatorresd) for more put-together legging outfits, all the high-rise jeans, and a raw and vulnerable take on motherhood. Social media shouldn’t be for good things only. See you there!
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