The first time I wore Free People leggings, I remember thinking, Well, time to donate my other tights. They easily became my favorite pair of leggings for lounging, exercising, and traveling—and they weren’t even from an old-school activewear brand. At the time, Free People had just launched FP Movement with its own site, making it easier to shop the brand’s on-trend athleisure; it has since expanded to hundreds of pieces that fit perfectly into the studio-to-coffee shop routine that so many of us love.
You might be familiar with the popular Good Karma leggings and onesie, which have been spotted on celebs like Hilary Duff, Brie Larson, and Addison Rae. But to get the best feel for FP Movement’s style and performance, I asked the Glamour team to test the brand’s most popular tights: the Never Better 7/8 leggings, which have a 4.4-star average rating. Our editors tested them for various activities, including gym workouts and yoga, for about a month each. (One editor even wore them on an eight-hour flight.) Read our honest thoughts on the FP Movement leggings, below.
Jenifer Calle
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Original video by Jenifer Calle
“Word on the street is that leggings are over, and while there might be a shift to more wide-leg pants, whenever I look around at the gym, leggings are all I see people wearing. So if you’re going to invest in a quality pair, take it from someone who tests activewear for a living: These FP Movement leggings are worth adding to your closet,” says Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle.
“Ever since I first came across FP Movement leggings, they’ve been my go-tos for just about everything. Most leggings squeeze me so tightly that I can’t wear them for long periods of time. These, however, are stretchy enough that I don’t feel sucked in and can wear them all day. I actually wore mine to the airport for an eight-hour flight to France. I was comfortable the entire time and didn’t even think about them once.
“They’re petite-friendly leggings—I’m five two, and they hit right on my ankles and an inch above my belly button—although I do wish the brand offered inseam options. During my testing I ran a 5K, hopped on a Citi Bike, took a hot Pilates class, and casually strolled around Jersey City. I like that they don’t give me a camel toe or a pancake butt, though they will show underwear lines, so I recommend no undies or thongs. The best part is that they come in so many pretty colors, so I can have fun with my weekend outfits. Plus, they’re versatile enough for workout classes or lounging at home.”
Malia Griggs
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Original video by Malia Griggs
“I’ve owned Free People leggings for years, and they’re some of my favorites. These feel instantly familiar—they’re made from the same ultra-soft, stretchy material that makes me almost forget I’m wearing pants at all. That second-skin feeling took a bit of getting used to at first, but now I love it because it’s so seamless,” says Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs.