I've been wearing Girlfriend Collective bras and leggings for 5 years now (for workouts specifically), and I am sad to say this is the last pair I'll be purchasing. If I'm counting my orders correctly, this is my 6th pair of the Black Compressive High-Rise over the last 5 years, and the material and quality are NOT the same. I'm not sure if the material being lower quality is to blame or if the assembly has also declined in quality, but the stitching also has issues. The first pair I bought 5 years ago are still in my rotation; they're a little worn but still usable. The pair I bought *this year* have popped seams along the calf (I promise, it's not a fit problem, I'm well within the numbers for a size S). Additionally, the material pills quickly and looks more worn than the "same" leggings I bought years ago. They're just not worth the price anymore. Time to find a new reliable legging for workouts.

They are incredibly compressive, which is something I was looking for. I'm disappointed that the compression leggings don't come with pockets on the thighs, because I always need a pocket. The length was spot on, not too long or short. The waist is high rise, which I would love if it didn't roll down. I'm hoping that changes with some weight loss. I did order a size larger than my usual 1x because I wasn't sure of the fit, but they fit perfectly.

I’ve been a long time fan of the company - I still have and wear a pair of the original kickstarter leggings, but I recently ordered two items and both arrived with a horrible chemical smell that hasn’t gone away after washing and airing them out for two days, really disappointing and I don’t know if I’ll be buying anything again