Are you talking exercise or dress leggings?

In my perfect world, they'd go from Pilates class to lunch, with a change of top and shoes.

try Aerie

I have leggings from White House Black Market I am happy with.

DD1 wears Luluemon.

Someone here recommended the ones from Garnet Hill. They did not work for me, but might for you.

All my leggings are for the gym and look like they are workout clothes.

I do wear legging jeans. I just bought a pair of black (not denim) legging jeans from Loft.

I also just bought a pair of Gibson Living in Yellow black joggers from Nordstroms. They are so soft and comfortable. I can see wearing them to the gym as well as casual wear. They come in petite which was a plus for me.

I love my Pact leggings (wearpact.com). They are thicker than many of my other pairs, so they look especially nice with street clothes, but are fine for the gym.

I bought a 2 pack at Costco for a friend who would up staying longer than planned when she packed. I'm not sure of the brand, but she was very happy with them and I thought they looked very nice -- not too thin. The price was in the $10-15 range for 2 pair.

Dressier ones-best I have is by Cop.Copine but they're 10 years old and I can' find anything like them anymore, not on eBay even.

Even more dressy-bought a pair from Artful Home. These are thicker. Good quality too

Now if it's workout..I don't work out anymore, and when I did I didn't prefer leggings, but yes my work out/sporty bottoms are from Lululemon. Again it was quite some time back, so their quality might have gone down a bit since then. But whatever I have is great, great quality. Not cheap but does last for years, no matter how many times you wash them and all (one of them i just wear whenever wherever when very casual occassion or a small nature walk)

DD and I like workout leggings from Athleta because they wear well and come in size tall. (I'm 5'11" and she's 6'1".) They're nice about returns too if something doesn't work out. Other leggings (not workout) I usually can't find in a tall (ugh!!) but I like my coated denim jeans from White House Black Market - kind of look like leggings and the coated denim is dressier than regular jeans. WHBM has some pretty suede leggings too but I don't own any.

Chicagoans, have you looked at Ann Taylor online? They have a few leggings in their Tall section.

I have a couple pair from Nordstrom Rack that I like a lot but I have no idea their brand. I do really like the Sweaty Betty brand for working out, and Athleta.

Athleta talls for me too, but I do have some Lululemon I like too. I am 5’9” and find I can wear these brands from workout to lunch with no problem. And they last forever with proper care (no dryer). Occasionally I find some at Eddie Bauer in a tall size that work.

Thank you all for your recommendations. I ordered some Aerie because, OMG, $9/pair plus free two day shipping (there was a little glitch in the order so they gave me an additional 20% discount). Was also at Costco today and purchased a pair of leggings described as "go anywhere leggings" so I took it as a sign, lol! They really do seem pretty perfect; nice waistband and sturdy yet soft fabric. And, the mention of Eddie Bauer reminded me that I have an EB gift card...should've looked there first!

Sounds like you did great on leggings. Maybe the EB card can get something new to go with?

I am finding that my wardrobe is much more limited now that I am trying to avoid synthetics. No leggings here.

Try Uniqlo.com. I love the jean leggings, actually all the leggings.

Which Aerie leggings did you buy? I’m looking at reviews for the crop length, which is what I prefer, and several people say they pill after a couple of wears. I haven’t compared the fabric to any of the others yet. I like the Costco ones, too, but they are a little too long for me.

I looked too and they looked more for just exercise unless I didn't see them all.

Bluebell, Marshalls always has tons of leggings. I get all my bottoms there. They lack in tops though.

They have some really expensive brands.

Bluebell, I purchased the Chill legging. If nothing else, they'll be fine for wearing around the house and our daily walks.

Well you can see how out of it I am. I never heard of Aerie so just looked it up; is it within American Eagle stores or is it a separate store? Apparently there seems to be one not too far from me in a mall that I never go to. @eld6161 it does look like work out styles only but from the comments I may check it out. And of course, I remember hearing about Costco leggings last year.

I would wear them for working out ( I have a pair of Champion from Target which wear beautifully) but might consider some to wear out and about.

Thanks what and eld. My current workout leggings came from Marshall’s, but i haven’t seen any good ones there lately. (We have a somewhat less than stellar Marshall’s.)

I have heard Zella brand are good.

My favorite jeans are American eagle so I wouldn't discount the store as a teeny bopper place.

My 30-something daughter says that American Eagle/Aerie has the best bras and panties for great prices. Just an FYI - if you're in there take a look.

My tall DD likes American Eagle too, as they have some extra long jeans online. She has a 37" inseam! So we laugh when stores advertise a 'long' and the inseam is, like, 31 or 33". Nope, not long! So the AE x-long are almost long enough. The only truly long enough came from Long Tall Sally, but felt a bit frumpy for her (she's 23.) She called me the first time she went there - so excited because she was the shortest one in the store! (The store near me recently closed, which is too bad because we could try on jeans before buying. With American Eagle and Athleta we can order tall sizes online and return them in the physical stores near us if they don't work.) Don't get me started on how we see Petites sections everywhere and can't find long enough anywhere. Sigh.

Aerie is a separate store where we are. These are a fave:

fouramblues, I'm not familiar with Pact, but may order a pair. Thanks for the thumbs up!

Chicagoans, I guess that's true. here I am complaining about how small my petite sections are, yet you don't even have one to complain about.

Did you check Ann Taylor Tall?

i love 90 degree & balance. i find them at TJMaxx and Marshall's. i won't pay over $20 for leggings/workout wear. Calvin Klein Performance is also a nice brand, also at TJ and Marshall's

I agree about the total lack of talls in stores, though I heard that the new CEO of J.Jill is tall and looking at adding talls in the stores. I later heard that some stores have them, The store here is small enough that . it will be challenging to try to accomodate any more, but I would love to be able to try on and buy things in a store. Several years ago I bought a pair of shoes after trying them on in a store for the first time in about 15 years -- I was so . excited. LOL .

Update: Love, love, love the Costco leggings! The Aerie order arrived today but are too small. I typically take a Small or Medium so ordered in both sizes. I may exchange for a large as they seem to be a great product for the price.

I have leggings from Land’s End. They come in Tall. I wear the Regular length. They sit at my natural waist https://www.landsend.com/products/womens-starfish-knit-leggings/id_229921?attributes=17464,44967 Sign up for Land’s End email. There is always a sale.

For exercise I use a brand called Gear Bunch. I like the funky styles. They are a little pricey, but they are super thick and won't show your butt or blow out.

Gear bunch leggings

I'm going to have to look at Aerie!

also like 90 degree leggings, I get them at TJ Maxx I love the wide waist band and they are mire on the heavy side, which is great for winter.

fouramblues, thanks again for the Pact recommendation. I ordered a pair and wore them the other day. Love that they actually cover my ankles and they did seem a little thicker than most. A plus that they're 89% organic cotton.

I’m just now!!! ... being brave enough to wear leggings as street pants. In my youth, eons ago, pants that hugged your butt, following the curve, were considered tacky. My how things have changed! I have only one pair ( brand? ) and I like them because they have less spandex, are cottony soft and looser than workout spandex Lulu types. They hug but don’t look sprayed on, iykwim? Would like more like them, but no idea what brand/ type.

FYI: Pact is offering up to 70% off until Dec. 1. I think I'll buy another pair. Also free shipping.

https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/leggings%20&%20tights?UTM_campaign=MAID1402&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=191122_doorbusters-send2-MAID1402&utm_term=ALL+SUBSCRIBED+USERS

Don't know where my post went so re-posting.

@User that is some deal! so 70% off of 25 means we pay 7.50 AND free shipping. Can I ask you which style you got that you loved- plain legging or legging with pocket or is there another one? thank you!

I guess I looked at the pact site last night. This morning while checking out facebook, I get an ad for Pact and decided to look there. Some things might be 70 percent off, but the leggings are on sale for 15. Still a good deal with free shipping but I guess not everything is super price slashed.

Reporting in the interest of accuracy.

I'm new to wearing leggings in public too but as they are Everywhere, who cares anymore.

Chipotle, I’m glad you like your pact leggings! I have a bunch of their stuff, and it’s all held up really well. I also appreciate that they use organic cotton.

Well, it was difficult to justify yet another pair of leggings but I finally was able to since I don't have any moss green or charcoal grey. Also, the price was too good to pass up. And, I'm always drawn to free shipping both ways like a moth to a flame!

Thanks again, everyone, for the great recommendations.

I love the Kirkland leggings from Costco. I bought a pair in every color last year and I was sad to see they were gone. But I just went last week and they have them in stock again now! They are nice and thick more for street wear I think. They last really well. I was hesitant at first. I held them up and they looked like they were for a child size but they are definitely for adults and they feel great.

I also got some very nice ones at the Gordmans store. Very good price.

@chipotle that is some deal! so 70% off of 25 means we pay 7.50 AND free shipping.

No, like I posted above, the site says up to 70% off.