Anonymous
Post 12/18/2015 10:03     Subject: Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Not sure where the line is between legging and fitted pant. We have a pairs of thin "leggings" that all seem to wear out fast, no matter the brand. And then we have much thicker "pants" that have lasted fine. (Gap and Tea, mostly)

They were all sold as leggings.

Anonymous
Post 12/18/2015 09:52     Subject: Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Anonymous wrote:Does anyone mend clothing anymore, or does a hole mean the end of most garments? I still mend quite a bit.


This was my thought with the PP who said her DD just wears the leggings with holes. I have two DDs and I just sew up the holes. It takes all of 2 minutes.

For OP -- they all seem to get holes in the knees, so I opt for cheap leggings from Old Navy or Target.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2015 14:05     Subject: Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Anonymous wrote:Gymboree, Naartjie and Gap hold up the best and you have to sort through them. I buy Old Navy and Children's Place, but don't expect much wear from them and my expectations are fulfilled!

+1 for Naartjie and Gymboree. Never bought Gap.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2015 12:14     Subject: Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Hanna leggings are sturdy but they tend to be a little baggy and fade.
Boden leggings fade in the knee right away and are too tight at the ankle opening.
J.Crew leggings nice but get holes in the knee quickly.
Polarn O Pyret leggings are the best I've found.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2015 20:41     Subject: Re:Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ladies
I'm investigating a clothing line for girls (5-11 initially) who want a cross between the boys dept and the girls dept. They are active and like many non-disney non-traditional ways of dressing. My first order of business is to bring a better legging to market. What would be the IDEAL legging? Color? Is thickness an issue?
THANKS!!!


Colors that do not fade. Nothing with sparkle. Good elastic band at waist and bottoms that the hems don't start to pull. Knees that stay fit after play. It would be nice to have winter versions with light fleece inside and summer ones that are on the thinner side. I find that many tomboys don't like to wear short shorts and that is what most places offer. And for t-shirts nothing with fitted shape, no huge openings in the collar and no v-necks. It is very very hard to find basic t-shirts for girls that don't look trashy, right or see-thru.


Great info. THANKS!!!!
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2015 12:40     Subject: Who makes the best leggings for girls?
^^tight, not right.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2015 12:39     Subject: Re:Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Anonymous wrote:Ladies
I'm investigating a clothing line for girls (5-11 initially) who want a cross between the boys dept and the girls dept. They are active and like many non-disney non-traditional ways of dressing. My first order of business is to bring a better legging to market. What would be the IDEAL legging? Color? Is thickness an issue?
THANKS!!!


Colors that do not fade. Nothing with sparkle. Good elastic band at waist and bottoms that the hems don't start to pull. Knees that stay fit after play. It would be nice to have winter versions with light fleece inside and summer ones that are on the thinner side. I find that many tomboys don't like to wear short shorts and that is what most places offer. And for t-shirts nothing with fitted shape, no huge openings in the collar and no v-necks. It is very very hard to find basic t-shirts for girls that don't look trashy, right or see-thru.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2015 12:37     Subject: Who makes the best leggings for girls?
My daughter is 3 and fairly rough on her leggings. She normally gets them horribly stained before they ever wear out, so we go with Children's Place since I end up getting them for around $4 a pair. Once we get to the point of less stains, we may go for a longer lasting brand.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2015 12:34     Subject: Who makes the best leggings for girls?
I really hate Gymboree's basic leggings. They get droopy after a few hours and fade in the wash. The hand me down Gymboree leggings from my 13yr old look better than the brand new ones I get for my 5yr old. I don't recommend the new ones in the store.

That said, in the winter they have ponte pants that are REALLY nice, thick and sturdy. Much like jeggings. My daughter loves them. She hates all things jeans/khaki but loves those.

I do love leggings from Lands End, Hanna and LL Bean.

Anonymous
Post 04/17/2015 12:27     Subject: Re:Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Anonymous wrote:Ladies
I'm investigating a clothing line for girls (5-11 initially) who want a cross between the boys dept and the girls dept. They are active and like many non-disney non-traditional ways of dressing. My first order of business is to bring a better legging to market. What would be the IDEAL legging? Color? Is thickness an issue?
THANKS!!!


I like the ones that aren't terribly snug. One pair from Target was disgustingly tight for a three year old (and my kid's on the slender side!)
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2015 12:25     Subject: Re:Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Anonymous wrote:Stay away from Boden and J Crew. We've had bad luck with both brands.

I think Gymboree and Hanna Andersson may have thicker leggings, but it's been a while since I bought them.


We've always had great luck with Boden!
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2015 11:43     Subject: Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Crazy enough, the Target and Carters/OshKosh leggings seem to last the longest for us.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2015 11:19     Subject: Re:Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ladies
I'm investigating a clothing line for girls (5-11 initially) who want a cross between the boys dept and the girls dept. They are active and like many non-disney non-traditional ways of dressing. My first order of business is to bring a better legging to market. What would be the IDEAL legging? Color? Is thickness an issue?
THANKS!!!


colors that are not pink, purple, sparkly or have anything on the tushy. Thank you.
and pants for girls. Is that possible? I am keeping all of my son's pants for my daughter b/c I don't totally love the dress/legging thing for a busy girl. Not practicle. and my girl gets pissed when the dress gets in her way. Then wants to be naked. Maybe she'll outgrow that. She's not even 2 yet.


This is exactly the direction we are headed. Less pink and sturdy since girls have a lot of do and a lot more interests past what the traditional marketplace offers. Thanks for your input!! I have a super short survey if anyone has a girl between 5 and 11 about what they need to feel confident wearing everyday. You can email me at containthis@yahoo.com!
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2015 14:28     Subject: Re:Who makes the best leggings for girls?
Anonymous wrote:Ladies
I'm investigating a clothing line for girls (5-11 initially) who want a cross between the boys dept and the girls dept. They are active and like many non-disney non-traditional ways of dressing. My first order of business is to bring a better legging to market. What would be the IDEAL legging? Color? Is thickness an issue?
THANKS!!!


colors that are not pink, purple, sparkly or have anything on the tushy. Thank you.
and pants for girls. Is that possible? I am keeping all of my son's pants for my daughter b/c I don't totally love the dress/legging thing for a busy girl. Not practicle. and my girl gets pissed when the dress gets in her way. Then wants to be naked. Maybe she'll outgrow that. She's not even 2 yet.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2015 14:21     Subject: Re:Who makes the best leggings for girls?
My dd wears them under her uniform every day. We have some from HA that are on their 3rd yr. in my experience, much better than Boden, gap, lands end. Just have to buy them in bulk on sale