This collection was a match made in heaven for anyone who loves Spanx leggings and supporting female artists.
The Spanx Illuminate-Her Collection elevates female artists and brings their work to life on Spanx products. This collection features original art by Jessica Durrant. Find Jessica’s art on MY favorite Booty Boost leggings and Low Impact Sports Bra. The gorgeous floral wraps around the side and back of the leg for interest at every angle. Plus, Jessica’s one-of-a-kind design is also signed!
The 5-pocket styling is what did it for me with the skinny pant. They feel like a legging (so comfortable) but look like a real pair of leather pants. The hidden shaping panel flattens and tones your tummy I mean scroll up and look at the first photo. I am one confident curvy lady in these pants.
I hate to play favorites…but these are my FAVORITE of the new styles. They really look and feel like leather (like the skinny), but are flattering in a relaxed/effortless way. These WILL be a staple in my wardrobe.
This style does run big, but not big enough to make me want to size down to a size small. I like that they are bigger and sit a bit higher on my waist. I have been styling them with my SKIMS bodysuits and could not feel more confident in them!
Have you ever seen the episode of Friends when Ross is struggling to put on his leather pants in the bathroom?
That was me the first time I put them on. I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It took me a solid 20 minutes to get these leggings on the first time I wore them. It was a FULL workout and I walked out of the house a sweaty mess!
I was also hesitant to like these leggings because I owned the Commando version of these leggings and they quickly got a hole in them after one wear however, my Forever 21 version of these leggings lasted forever!
So after a couple of wears, here is my final review ->
You NEED to break them in. They are tight plastic pants, but once you get them on they are 100% worth it. I originally questioned if I needed to size up to a large with this style, but once you break them in you are good to go in your usual Spanx size. These pants are NOT easy to wear, but the hidden contoured waistband makes them another flattering legging option in my closet.
No center-seam = more camel toe
Hot Tip: Like all patent leather, you may experience some squeakiness during wear. If this occurs, apply lotion or oil to the outside of the legging at the inner thighs <- I didn’t need to do this. I found that once I worked them in the squeaking went away and I was moving and shaking.
I will wear these leggings because I’m Kat and Spanx sent them to me for free. If you are going to invest in any of the new styles head straight to the leather-like joggers and don’t look back.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all that you do and let you know that you are LOVED. We’ve known each other for a couple of years now but things have really gotten serious and I feel like we are seeing each other more and more.
Here are a couple of reasons why I love you:
Your contoured waistband flattens my gut and lifts my butt.
The fact that you lack a center-seam has saved me from any embarrassing camel toe action, because trust and believe you know that I wear you like you are pants.
You always comfort me when I need you and provide just the right amount of stretch and flexibility.
You are ALWAYS by my side, tummy, butt, and thighs. I wear you to work, I wear you on dates, I wear you when I travel.
Thank you for being YOU!
XoXo,
Kat
sizing notes: I always order my usual medium size. I am 5’6 and a size 8.
discount code: KATXSPANX on all regularly priced Spanx items
Spanx End of Season Sale | 50% off | July 2nd – July 6th
no code necessary | limited sizes
1 | Faux Leather Leggings
hit the leggings first | sizes are limited and these will 100% go first | I wear a medium in all of these styles
more on the leggings on this blog post | these are a spanx end of season sale MUST
2 | Bra-llelujah! Unlined Bralette
this is my ABSOLUTE favorite bralette. It is SO soft and pretty much the only bra I’ve been wearing during the quarantine. I’m wearing a medium in the photo above.
3 | Vintage Distressed Ankle Skinny Jeans
love everything about these jeans -> starting with the pull-on design for a completely smooth front. they sit at your natural waist for great coverage (and no muffin top!) and the Gut Check shaping panel targets the tummy
4 |Bra-llelujah! Full Coverage Bra
I’ve had so many people tell me that they are nervous to purchase this bra because the straps are NOT adjustable! Trust and believe the SPANX Smart Stretch Straps and customized back zones provide added support without compromising comfort. Designed with a back made completely of hosiery, this style to be one of the softest, most sumptuous bras you will ever wear. Wearing a 36c in the photo above.
5 | Faux Leather Bike Shorts
these are an excellent fashion bike short option! so flattering and you can’t beat the price.
After shopping for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale both in-store and online I found two major themes for the best products from the sale: leopard EVERYTHING + Spanx leggings.
Now we all know that trends come and go (and come and go), but there are some things that never go out of style, and in this case it is leopard print. From cardigans to blankets the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale does not disappoint when it comes to this trend. When I got home from shopping for the sale I have to say that more than 80% of my purchases are leopard print and I am not mad about it!
Spanx faux leather leggings are a staple in every lazy fashionista’s wardrobe. I wear mine easily 3-4 times per week and could not love them more. Perfect for everyday layering (or shamelessly wearing them solo), these lustrous faux-leather leggings are designed with a wide shaping waistband (hello FUPA control) and a second-skin silhouette. Do not sleep on these. Stock up ASAP! You will not regret it!