Laureate Fleece-Lined High Rise Pocket Leggings

I got the smoked pearl color in S. I'm 5' 1", 115 lbs but with bigger hips. These fit well. I don't like when the waist is loose but these aren't. They are quite tight when you put them on but then fit well. The fleece lining isn't the same thick fleece that the cargo pants have. Rather they are a thin layer. They should be ideal for walking outside in cold weather, hiking and wearing inside in my cold house.

4 stars instead of 5 due to sizing being inaccurate.I love, love, LOVE the feel of these, the cozy warmth (without added bulk or making you look bigger), the pockets, and the design. I measured carefully (it’s what I do for a living), and went by the waist measurements—which matched, and my hips were only 1” smaller than the size chart indicated—so about as close as one can get for “off-the-rack” clothing; plus as they are stretchy, typically those are cut a bit smaller (or should be, according to all industry standards), so they would stretch to fit those measurements. (For reference, I am 5’3” and between 110-115 lbs and ordered a medium). However, they are baggy! Extremely baggy in the hips, thighs, and loose in the waist (so baggy that there are wrinkles). Even with my hips being 1” smaller than the size chart measurements, they should NOT be BAGGY, with obvious wrinkles (the waist measurements were in the size range), nor should the waist be loose! (Even though I’m short, I would have to pull these up above my waist, to my lower ribs for the waist to not be loose and to remove SOME—not all—of the bagginess and wrinkles in the hip/crotch area. Of course, once you start walking/moving or doing anything, they go right back to your waist and the bagginess is worse.)As I purchased these to wear for the cold weather, I decided not to return them and wait for a smaller size to arrive—and be cold—so I kept them and wear them almost daily (to stay warm) but HATE the bagginess!I’ll order a smaller size for next fall, though.

If I could be in love with a legging it would be this one. So many great things. Soft and cozy comfortable, not too thick, enough of a thin soft layer of fleece to add warmth and keep cold off legs, side pockets for phone, zippered back and one side zippered pockets for bonus items, stays in place and doesn’t ride down on waist or legs, seams add support and flattering design, gray color is nice. I am in the south so not super cold but walked in 45 degree weather and never got cold or hot. Have a black pair on the way. Absolutely love these. I needed something that didn’t let the cold air through on chilly days and this does the trick.

First of all, I should say that I have the kind of legs that I don’t believe should wear leggings. That said I love these. I got them for a cold weather trip and I do believe I will wear them every day. They’re the most comfortable things I’ve ever put on! Yesterday in a brick and mortar store I tried on eight brands of similar pants, but decided to wait and try these on before I bought anything in person. None of those compares. Glad I waited!Greats: lots of pockets, some with zippers. They are almost invisible and do not add bulk but a pocket on each side is deep enough for a big phone to be very secure.Fit: I think I’m really a size large and the large provided more tummy and butt compression but I’m keeping the extra large instead because they’re just a little easier to get on and like I said my legs don’t belong in tight pants anyway. But either would’ve been ok. On both the large and the extra large, the waist comes above my waist and seems very secure. I do not want to be tugging on my pants.Feel: I have this brand of winter bike leggings so I was expecting surprisingly thin but with soft fleece. Yes. Exactly.Color: if you are looking for a reflective stripe, I don’t think these have that. But fine with me I’m not looking for an outline of my legs. Plain black was my choice.Summary: warm not hot, high quality, lots of pockets, smooth seams, very stretchy but some compression. Easy to get on. You will love them.I answered a question someone posed about the drawstring by saying there wasn’t one but I looked more carefully and there indeed is a drawstring for a tighter waist. It is uncut and smooth about an inch or so down from the top of the waistband.

These are perfect! Plenty of pockets( including back zipper pockets& several side pockets) to hold your phone, keys, card, whatever!!They are long enough that you can pull them up on your waist and they won’t fall down! Warm & cozy for the winter months too!