Last week, I had a succession of bad days in a row. This probably had something to do with the fact that I was on my period. But may have just been that everyone was stupid, work was extra hard, none of my clothes fit, and I’m stressed out about everything. Yeah, I was on my period.

On those days, despite my goal to wear “real” clothes everyday, I did not want to wear jeans or pants with a waistband. I wanted to wear leggings. I needed to wear leggings. But guess who doesn’t have a single pair of leggings that fit when she’s on her period? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Luckily, Zella had recently restocked my favorite pair of joggers and I had asked for a pair for Valentine’s Day. Some women want diamonds and chocolates, I, apparently, want to be able to sit without being pinched and poked.

I bought my first pair of these Zella Restore Joggers before I got pregnant. I wore them to death. My pregnant belly stretched them to within an inch of their lives right up until week 38. And, yet, somehow they are still kicking. So when I had a chance to buy another pair (or two) I did not hesitate.

What makes these pants great is: 1) the wide waistband that lays flat and smooths, 2) the slim, but not overly tapered leg, 3) the pockets that can hold a regular size iPhone, but lay flat so they don’t cause bulk, and 4) the soft, comfortable material. I was heartbroken when they didn’t make them in 2022-2023, and thrilled to see them again now. Sadly, the largest size they offer in this style is 18.

I am a size 8 bottom and just on the top end of Small for these pants. Could easily take a medium and wouldn’t be swimming in it, but I prefer the slimmer fit. The color ways for this line are great. Obviously, I bought the black and settled on the light grey as well.

I love these joggers. I really think you will too.

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