lyssé leggings: good-bye sweats

Lysse leggings

I love stretchy pants.

As a writer who works from home, I pretty much live in them. Over the past 25 years, I’ve shown up on the school drop-off line in pajama bottoms, worn sweats to Little League games, attended parent-teacher conferences in yoga pants and traded in my jeans for jeggings.

So when Lyssé asked if I wanted to try a pair of their cotton Capri leggings, of course I said yes!

I’ve read about Lyssé in the fashion magazines for a long time – they have kind of a cult following – but I always thought they’d be a little too form-fitting for my middle-aged body.

And I haven’t worn Capris in years because I was convinced the bulky fabric would just add heft to my thighs.

Well, my fears were completely unfounded, and I am never taking these off.

Lyssé leggings feature hidden control panels that seriously hide the muffin top – how in the world did they do that?? – and are so comfortable, I actually slept in them you just might be tempted to sleep in them.

What Lyssé proves is that fit is everything. Although these leggings feel like yoga wear, they have the sophistication of couture, thanks to expert tailoring and truly innovative design. Their signature 3S Technology stands for slimming, smoothing and shaping and, somehow, they succeed in all three. I get compliments every time I wear them. I know! When was the last time you got complimented for wearing something comfortable?

Because even I realize I can’t live in the same pair of leggings forever, I’ve been spending time on the Lyssé site, figuring out which pieces to try next. They’ve added a whole new line of performance wear, and all the pieces look flattering, versatile and so, so easy. They’re washable. They’re packable. And they look great dressed up or down, and mixed and matched with pieces you already own.

Best of all, since I’ve been wearing Lyssé, my daughter hasn’t given me that face – I know you know that face – or asked, “Aren’t you changing before we go out?”

And that’s a good thing. Because I’m not.

36 thoughts on “lyssé leggings: good-bye sweats

  1. Oh, I will have to try those. They sound so comfy. I get that face too – all the time!

  2. I would love to get some of these, you know something is comfy if you end up sleeping in them!! They look so cute and comfortable!

  3. I think you sold me. I’d like to see if we all show up at BlogHer in them…or at least to one of our rooms for the afterparty (I am intending on having one, though my after usually ends at 10:00 pm).

  4. As you might remember, I have been looking for a pair of leggings for the same reasons you mentioned. So thanks for this review!

    You look so adorable in that photo, Lois.

  5. I live in my bib overalls…but leggings have definitely become more of a staple for me. So far, I’ve only bought the cheap ones at Walmart (cuz I’m not brave enough to spend “good” money on them yet, but I’m losing weight and feeling braver this Spring. Glad to read this review. I’ll have to check out Lysse. Thx!

  6. Love these Lois, thanks for sharing! I just ordered a pair. No tax and free shipping. Takes the sting out of $56.00 for a pair of leggings (Target is my usual place)….I hope I love them as much as you!

  7. Lois, I wear leggings all day too now that I work from home. I like the Zella brand from Nordstrom, but will have to check out the one you highlighted. Love your blog, so upbeat.

  8. Oooh! They sound awesome. I hope you’ll excuse me — I have some online shopping to do …

  9. Thanks for sharing this! Usually that hidden tummy control thing becomes uncomfortable after a few hours. Sounds like these are perfect if you can sleep in them! Yaaaay!

  10. I have not worn jeans in years! I love stretchy leggings and pants!! I have an umbilical hernia that hates tight stuff!

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