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What is your go to brand for cotton-based leggings/bicycle shorts? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I cycle daily and was thinking to update my summer wardrobe with some basic cotton-based (just not too sporty looking) bicycle shorts which I can style with blouses/shirts/longer t-shirts. Looking to wear them for work too so don't want to get some bad quality/see -through ones. Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

A few preliminary Qs for you:

Do you have any examples of other leggings or shorts that you like (and what are they lacking)?
Most athletic-wear is made from synthetic fabric. Are you willing to consider alternatives to cotton? If so, what other fabrics do you like?
Without giving away your location, do you have a preference for brands? (i.e. some people don't have access to American brands)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Did not expect this post to survive to a point of obtaining more details. :)

yes, I love GAP fit short. They are the most comfortable ones for me. However, they have side pockets (which I love when I am doing sports) but that gives away they are sporty. Am looking for something more versatile.
Yes, I am. Just figured cotton(mix) might go better with shirts (big fan of oversized stripe/Hawaiian shirts + tops under)
And am in Europe and have access to many brands, but you are correct, to the American limited.

Thanks for your time!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Have you tried the GAP's athletic "sister brand" Athleta? It's hit or miss and I find they're quality is in between GAP and Lululemon. A few of their pants I can wear to work. It's a bit pricey but they have regular sales that I take advantage of and have been happy with most of the things I purchased there.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

No! I buy GAP often and never any of damn tracking engines offered me Athlete. I just checked and I can actually order it, so that great! I don't mind paying a bit more when I know it's good. That being said, lululemon I still haven't tried out due to the price. Would you recommend them? Are they that good?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I still have Lululemon clothes I bought a decade ago and they still look good.

I find their "align" biker shorts pretty flattering because they don't squeeze at the openings, but I get a longer length (6 inch) because I found the shorter ones would ride up. They're also a more breathable (thinner but not see-through) fabric that's nicer for summer.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'll have to try them out now. And thanks for discovering Athlete to me, this was extremely useful.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

You're welcome ☺️