Starting My Hunt for Perfect Capris
So last month I ripped my favorite pair while gardening, decided it was time to find new skinny capri leggings. Grabbed my coffee and laptop, typed stuff like “best capri leggings brands 2023” into Google. Saw tons of sponsored ads but scrolled past those.
Testing the Popular Brands
Went to three different malls over the weekend because online pictures lie. Tried:
- Brand A in bright teal: Felt like sausage casing when I squatted. Clerk kept saying “they’ll stretch” but nope.
- Brand B black pairs: Super soft but became see-through when I bent over. Big nope unless I wanna flash people.
- Brand C athleisure type: Waistband kept rolling down during yoga poses. Like fighting with elastic all morning.
Ordering Online Samples
Ordered five different brands after reading Reddit threads. Made my mailman hate me with all the returns.
- One pair arrived with weird thigh stitching that pinched
- Another smelled like chemicals after washing
- Third one shrank two sizes when I tossed it in the dryer
What Actually Worked
Found two winners after all that mess:
- Brand X leggings stayed opaque during spin class and didn’t slide. Thick material but breathable.
- Brand Y basic black capris with wide waistband – these became my grocery run staples.
Pro tip: Always do the bend test in fitting rooms under bright lights. Saved me from many embarrassing moments.
Final Thoughts After Wearing Them
Been wearing both pairs for six weeks now. Brand X pills a bit between thighs but holds shape. Brand Y faded slightly after 20 washes but still comfy. Moral of the story? Never trust TikTok hauls – gotta test clothes like a mad scientist yourself.
