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Fabric Question - Tell me good brands for leggings that won't fade. WIC all fade on me!

skittles — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 12:37:57 GMT

Hi!

I have several pairs of Women In Control leggings. I do love the comfort, length, and generally the feel BUT they all fade! I purchased this item

A272692

Women with Control Regular Tunic and Pintuck Leggings Set

Leggings Content: 86% cotton/14% spandex

For this particular product, the top fabric is very different from the leggings (and I love the top because it's long)...however, the black pants have already faded and don't look right...the leggings are too casual. I wash in cold, but they still fade.

SO...I'm looking for a similiar style but a dressier fabric. Any specific Q item suggestions or general brands or type of fabric to look for? I found the best pair of leggings/slim leg pants at New York and Company...but they don't have it anymore.

Thanks for any feedback!

Re: Fabric Question - Tell me good brands for leggings that won't fade. WIC all fade on me!

Abrowneyegirl — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 12:44:16 GMT

Lysse leggings are the BEST! No saggy knees, no fading, no pilling.

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PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:18:10 GMT

I have many WIC leggings, slim pants and love them all. I've never had any problems with laundering, color fading, pilling, nothing. The fabric is beefy, regular length is long enough and then some but certainly not too long.

The other brand I have no problems with are Susan Graver's cotton/ponte knit pants.

These are the 2 brands I'd recommend.

Re: Fabric Question - Tell me good brands for leggings that won't fade. WIC all fade on me!

KingstonsMom — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:27:41 GMT

I personally love the 'Hue' brand of leggings, sold at Belk, Macys, Dillards and more stores, as well as their own website.

No stretching out, pilling or fading.

Re: Fabric Question - Tell me good brands for leggings that won't fade. WIC all fade on me!

skittles — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 23:21:04 GMT

Thanks ladies!

Wow on no fading on the WIC leggings. Maybe it's just the particular fabrication that I have..too much cotton or something. They've all faded...black, chocolate and navy. OH well...I do still wear them, just in a more casual manner.

I definitely have seen HUE in the stores. Probably should check those out....that way I can also feel them and save on shipping. Maybe they have a dressier style.

I've also seen Lysse..I'll research those a little more.

Thanks for the feedback.

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ECBG — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 23:52:11 GMT

I love Hanes Silk Reflections Blackout tights. You can order them and get discounts. They're SO soft and silky! They do great. I do, line dry all of my things and use Woolite Dark wash.

Hanes Stretch Cotton Capri Legging is now $5.99.

Re: Fabric Question - Tell me good brands for leggings that won't fade. WIC all fade on me!

MacDUFF — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 03:38:00 GMT

@skittles

I used to buy a lot of WWC pants, but I refuse to buy any more in any color other than white. My experience with WWC is exactly like yours. All the colors, except white, fade. They fade terribly and they fade fast...a couple of washings! I tried every trick in the book to set color, too.

This is the last pair I bought (almost 2 years ago) in white. I love them, wore them all last summer, rec'd lots of compliments, and they still look great. I was so tempted to get the black, but no way...

http://www.qvc.com/qvc.product.A265427.html?sc=PSCH

The only other color I loved is the grey shown here...didn't fade at all...great light heathered grey for summer. Unfortunately, very very few other styles come in this color (if anyone knows of another WWC style in this grey color, I'd appreciate an item # TIA)...

http://www.qvc.com/Women-with-Control-Pull-on-Knit-Crop-Pants.product.A200215.html?sc=SRCH

Edited to clarify: I only have her 86% cotton/14% spandex pant. I corrected the link to the heather grey bottoms.

Re: Fabric Question - Tell me good brands for leggings that won't fade. WIC all fade on me!

ladyroxanne — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 09:50:52 GMT

another vote here for hue leggings.

Re: Fabric Question - Tell me good brands for leggings that won't fade. WIC all fade on me!

NativeJax — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:00:33 GMT

I have two pair of WWC black leggings, I have had them 2 years. They have not faded on me at all. I wear them all the time. I would love white leggings but my experience with white leggings have not been good with any brand so I am not going to spend money on shipping to try and fail. Last year I bought a pair of expensive white leggings in BM store, I have worn them twice with extra long tunic, white leggings shoe every imperfection you could possibly have and I do not like the appearance of skin showing thru. Anyway, I have been pleased with the WWC black leggings with the 14% spandex.

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zzzz2z — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:25:40 GMT

HUE is my go to brand. Stylish, comfortable, quality. I typically wear a 4 or 6 in pants. My figure is straight, so my waist is not well defined. I buy a medium in hue for the best fit.

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skittles — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:24:45 GMT

Now that's one braand I haven't looked at. I have purchased bras from hanes.com...but nothing else. For that price, it's worth a try! I'll take a look.

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skittles — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:27:59 GMT

I love white bottoms too...BUT, they have to be just right! too many lumps and bumps that no one needs to see! You reminded me though, that I do have a pair of WIC capri leggings floating around somewhere. I think I remember that they're fairly thick and I do enjoy wearing them when I can find a top that is long enough to cover everything!

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skittles — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:30:02 GMT

Thanks for the sizing comment. It sounds like they run a little small..will have to keep that in mind. I tend to wear a medium in other brands, but I'm more of a 10/12. I know...weird....stuff doesn't fit me according to the mesasurements that are usually given.

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seaBreeze — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:16:01 GMT

WIC = 86%/14%

I wash dark colors inside out, in Woolite, line dry. My black never faded. But they are lint magnets~!

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Trudey — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:59:32 GMT

I highly recommend Logo leggings. They last forever and always keep their color. The higher waist gives a smooth look under tunics and the fabric is thick enough to cover what should be covered. I find that they run large, so you may want to size down.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:54:49 GMT

I suggest JJill and Jockey.

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sallybusky — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:59:50 GMT

My three faves: Women With Control, Spanx, and oddly enough....Sam's (I have a few pairs: $17; I think the brand has Daisy in the name.)

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Zernia Rose — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 04:05:47 GMT

I discovered Talbot's ponte knit leggings; loved them so much that I bought multiple pairs. All were on sale.

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skittles — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:37:48 GMT

IG...thank you for the HUE suggestion. I was at Macy's yesterday and went through all their options in the store. Of course touching and analyzing each and every fabric. Found ones that I love! The Ponte leggings are what I've been looking for! Just a touch of something that makes them a little bit dressier. I tried their high waisted ultra control ( I think that's what it's called)....tough to get on, but did look great. They were just still full priced...didn't want to splurge just yet. The ones i got were discounted to $9.99!

Again, thanks for the suggestion!

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Shawnie — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:56:09 GMT

JJill lighter weight and the wide waistband ponte knit. Wash cold. They do not fade!