Hi Belle,
I searched but I couldn’t find the post where you talk about your favorite leggings. What was the brand again?
Thanks! AM
The brand is Zella, it’s a Nordstrom house brand. The leggings that I love are called the Live-In Legging. They’re $52, but they’re worth it. I got my first pair over a year ago, they’ve been worn hundreds of times and they still look new. The fabric is unbelievably heavy, but feels soft and smooth. The leggings also come in plus-size.
I love all of the Zella active wear. But their UV Jersey and Z5 Tees are great for the gym or just lounging around the house. I check the Nordy’s sale section religiously to see if any of their pieces are discounted.
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Jessica says:
Anyone,
Do these leggings also come in the length that hits just below your calf? I don’t know what the technical term for that length is. If they don’t, could anyone provide me with the name of that length and another brand they suggest?
Thanks!
CH says:
Like this pair?
https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/zella-streamline-cross-dye-capris/3493296?origin=coordinating-3493296-0-5-PP_3-Rich_Relevance_Recs_R3-ClickEV
I’ve seen them called “capris” or “cropped” or “crops” and that can mean anything below the knee to just above the ankle.
susie says:
Athleta sells calf-lenght leggings (they are called knickers on the website).
AAR says:
Are the Zella leggings machine washable/*actually* machine washable or do you recommend hand washing to preserve them?
Anna says:
I machine wash mine about once a week (I mostly wear them around the house) and they’ve held up well. I usually wash on cold and hang to dry.
Belle says:
I wash mine constantly. I dry them on low though to preserve the color. My oldest pair has some color loss, but it’s less than I would expect for how much they get worn. Far less.
Danielle says:
I also swear by these leggings! They’re *actually* machine washable and last forever. They come in capri and full length, and the Nordstrom Anniversary sale starts this week so they’ll be on sale!
Alice says:
They’re on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, if you are a cardmember with early access. $33.90. The cropped (below knee) ones are $22.something I believe.
Elyse G. says:
FYI – if you have a Nordstrom card, the anniversary sale starts today (next week for everyone else) and I believe the Live-In leggings are $32. Happy shopping!
Lynn says:
Thanks for the tip, going to nab these in blue!
JenniferD says:
I’m pretty sure my grandmother never wore leggings, but I think of her every time I walk past the display because her name was “Zella” too 🙂
LS says:
Does anyone have suggestions for leggings that come in shorter inseams or petites? Capri lengths are usually too short. I tried on a pair of Zellas, but they’re super long on me and I can’t stomach paying $50 and then getting them tailored.
CH says:
A lot of Athleta and Gap (in the GapFit line) leggings come in petite sizes.
LS says:
Thanks! Do you have any from either store? How’s the quality?
CH says:
I have a pair from Gap and they’re good (especially if you can wait for one of their constant 30% off sales). Not as thick as the Zella leggings, but definitely opaque (a must!) and comfortable.
ter says:
Just bought some Zella online this morning with Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early access. I feel like I hit the sale jackpot.
Belle says:
I grabbed two pair as well. I’ll see how the navy is in person, the color looked a little space-dye for me in the photo.
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Emily says:
Just throwing this out there: I am a legging fan (specifically ankle length) and like them lightweight but opaque and for sure matte. The $10 H&M basics are really my very favorites. Comfortable, don’t get saggy, machine washable. Not a spokesperson (ha! I wish!) just a devoted evangelist of those leggings…