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I absolutely love leggings, and they’re my favorite things in my closet. But finding the perfect pair of leggings often feels like a quest for the impossible. You want a flattering fit, fabric that doesn’t act as a window to your underwear, and a price tag that won’t make your wallet want to cry, right?
We’re all searching for that Lululemon look on a budget, and fortunately, Amazon is hiding some gems that deliver an incredible fit for the price of a few Starbucks lattes.
By the way, so many of my friends are floored over how I pick clothes on Amazon that don’t look like junk, but I’ll teach you my simple secrets: I look for pieces that are highly rated, and then I flip through photos of real girls wearing everything so I can determine if it will look good on me before adding it to my cart.
Anyway, Amazon really is a goldmine for activewear dupes and pieces that rival top-tier athletic brands in both performance and style. Everything on this list is made of amazing fabric, isn’t see-through, and will hold up to a lot of wear and tear (I’ve tested them all myself).
So read on for my 4 favorite leggings that hug your curves in all the right places, and are under $35!
If You Want To Look Skinnier Than You Are: Aoxjox High Waisted Workout Leggings
Ok, I’m going to gush a bit here, but these leggings from Aoxjox are second to none. Yes, they’re higher-waisted than normal, but not as high-waisted as the leggings I’m going to share that come after.
These fall into the category of what to buy if you want to look skinnier than you are, because they’re form-fitting, but not in a way that puts all of your lumps and bumps on display. Instead, you’ll feel sleek and thin. Promise.
I also love the V-shaped design at the small of your back; it adds to how flattering these appear. While it’s recommended on the product listing to size up since these run small, I don’t think that’s the case; they’re quite true to size and forgiving.
These come in too many colors to even list out for you, so if you’re looking for eye-catching options, hooray, another reason to fall in love!
Amazon rank: 4.4 stars and over 2,779 reviews
If You Appreciate A High Waist And Don’t Want To Be Restricted: HeyNuts Yoga Pro Leggings
I am pretty much always on the go, and when I am running around town, these HeyNuts Yoga Pro Leggings are what I reach for. They feel closest to a second skin; they don’t restrict your movement at all, and the waistband is not going to dig into you.
I also like that the waistband doesn’t slide down; it stays in place no matter what moves you’re out there making. And finally, there are special gussets on the inside of the legs to prevent that unflattering camel toe. A win-win all around! Another true-to-size selection if you’re curious about what direction to go with that.
Amazon rank: 4.6 stars and over 724 reviews
You can buy these leggings here for $32
If You Want The Closest Lululemon Dupe: CRZ YOGA Butterluxe Yoga Leggings
Alright, raise your hand if you want a pair of Lululemon leggings, but you’re not delulu enough to pay that price (I mean, $100+ for leggings is pretty insane…you can buy like four pairs of what’s on my list for that).
The next pair of leggings on our list looks, feels, and acts like a name brand for a third of the price. These leggings also come in two fun tie-dye patterns, and I’m usually not a fan of that print because it can quickly get into tacky territory, but this company pulled it off. P.S. I do think these are true-to-size.
Amazon rank: 4.6 stars and over 15,729 reviews
You can buy these leggings here for $32
If You’re Looking For A Little Fun And Flare: Sunzel Flare Leggings
Not only is the flare leg cute on this pair of leggings, but pair that with the crossover waistband/v seam and they’re extremely comfortable, too!
They’re pretty easy to dress up or down, and you can easily wear them out or to the gym. They are squat-proof, I’ve triple-checked!
These are also available in basically every color of the rainbow, in case you don’t want just black. Ah, yes, and they’re true to size, but come in so many options for inseam lengths that you can really go wild.
Amazon rank: 4.3 stars and over 32,007 reviews
By Bre Avery Zacharski
Hi, I'm Bre, Chip Chick's CEO! I have a degree in Textile/Surface Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology, and... More about Bre Avery Zacharski
