Reader Uniform: Make it Lux

I have a fair number of leggings in my collection from various brands. Some are higher end. Check out my Alo airbrush fabric review here. But most of my leggings are classified as bargain finds. I love searching the clearance section at Kohls or checking out what TJMaxx has to offer. Personally, I love watching reviews for more expensive leggings (my personal favorite is HopeScope) and can totally understand paying more for quality but it's hard to break the habit of being a bargain hunter. Luckily I found a favorite legging that won't break the bank.

What do I use my leggings for? I definitely lounge in my leggings most often and they are my favorite go to for reading. However, I am also fairly into fitness and yoga so my pants need to stand up to a variety of activities. Features I look for are no seams on the outside of the leg, a waistband that is comfortable but will actually stay up, a gusset, and smooth fabric. I found all of this when I grabbed a pair of Yogalicious leggings and now I have five pairs.

Yogalicious is a brand of leggings that is very similar to 90 Degree by Reflex and is available on Amazon and at TJMaxx. On Amazon they run around $24.99 and if you find them in store at TJMaxx you can get them for $16.99. Bonus, they come in a ton of colors. I have two shades of pink, a dark green, a black camo, and a purple.

Lux Label

A lot of people call these a dupe for the Lululemon Align pant which is supposed to be a very soft, naked feeling pant loved by all who try it. If you get Aligns they will run you around $98.00. I have never seen a bad review for them, which is exactly why I have never tried them. But if you are looking for a Lulu dupe, I have seen a lot of people compare these due to the fabric feeling weightless, the overall design, and the logo on the back looks similar from a distance.

Now not all Yogalicious pants are the same. There is a major difference that I have learned through trial and error. Yogalicious leggings all look pretty much the same when you pull up their images online and most of the time there is not a clear differentiation when you order them. However, there are two main types of leggings you could be ordering. The standard Yogalicious leggings are a cottony soft fabric that feels a bit thicker and holds its shape well through being stiffer. In these leggings I am true to size at a small. But, there is another option that I have only been able to find in store for sure. These are the Yogalicious Lux leggings. I size down to an extra small. The Lux leggings are much silkier and I don't even notice that I am wearing them. They sit perfectly at my waist and skim over my legs like butter.

Regular Label

With a quick glance there is no clear difference between the two types of leggings and it can be a bit difficult to decipher what you are buying. They have the same cut, same logo, similar colors, and same stitching. Where the difference truly lies is in the fabric composition. The Lux line has more spandex with a composition of 83% polyester and 17% spandex compared to the regular leggings being 86% polyester and 14% spandex.

 Another key difference that I have noticed with the two types is that the regular Yogalicious fit full length on me leaving some scrunching around my ankles while the Lux leggings fit more like a 7/8th fit and hit right at my ankles. For reference I am on the petite side at 5'3".

Longevity wise I have had all five pairs for over a year now and I wash them on a gentle cycle and throw them in the dryer after every wear. The Lux leggings look exactly the same as when I bought them and the regular only look a little duller in the color, but nothing overly noticeable. Neither has pilled and I haven't had any issues with seams or tearing.

Functionality wise they have been great for pretty much everything. I have lounged in them for movie

Lux on the left, Regular on the right

marathons and binge reading. The regular line is a bit cozier if you're cold. I have done yoga in both. The Lux seemed a bit smoother and less restrictive though not by much. Both stood up great to sweatier cardio sessions without any overheating and dried quickly. I could see some of the colors showing sweat marks, especially more so in the regular line.

When it comes to squatting, I would say they are both fairly squat proof with the Lux pulling ahead just slightly. I have not had an issue with patterns or colors showing through at all. However, panty lines are a bit harder to hide. Seamless undergarments should be a safe bet. When it comes to camouflaging things like cellulite I would say stick to the darker colors on both. The lighter colors don't hide much.

Overall, I love these leggings and the Lux have become an autobuy for me.