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I’m a size 14 & put all the high street leggings to the ‘squat test’ to find the best pair that won’t go see-through
THERE'S no denying a good pair of leggings is an absolute wardrobe staple, and they can be so versatile.
Whether you're dressing down for the day with a hoodie, or dressing up for the evening with a nice top - the right pair can compliment any outfit.
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But it can be hard to know where to get the most flattering and affordable options, and if you choose a bad pair that are baggy or see through - it can be game over for your outfit.
Which is why Fabulous online asked TikToker Keelie Bradshaw, 35, from Manchester, to try out and review a selection from the high street stores exclusively for us.
Keelie - who posts on TikTok under the name - says: "I do wear leggings quite regularly, sometimes for work with a tunic, then for everyday wear usually with a hoodie.
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"I like my leggings to have a good amount of stretch, be high waisted, not to sheer, and tight on the ankle, I can’t stand baggy leggings!"
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Here, Keelie puts to the test and shares her thoughts on the legging offerings from the likes of Tesco, , and Marks and Spencer - so you don't have to....
Tesco, £8
Keelie says: "These were great for the price, as a mid-range option.
"They were a comfy fit, I loved the high waist, and the length.
"They had loads of snapback.
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";They were a little see-through but for £8 they were good value for money."
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Marks and Spencer, £12.50
Keelie says: "These were the absolute winners. You really do get what you pay for with these.
"The high waist, the thick waist band, and the overall quality feels so much better.
"The length is nice, and there's a cuff on the bottom where it's double stitched so it's nice and tight to the ankle, and I think they passed the squat test too."
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Sainsburys, £10
"The Sainsbury's ones were, for me, the worst for the price.
"For a size 14 I couldn't get over how small they were - I could barely even get them over my bum!
"They were so snug with no stretch, so maybe if you were a smaller size 14 they wouldn't be too bad.
"They weren't too see through though on the squat test, which was a plus."
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Asda, £5
Keelie says: "For a fiver I don't think they're bad quality at all, and while Marks and Spencer comes out on top overall, the Asda option are the best among the cheaper options.
"They have a thin waistband which isn't my favourite but they feel much better quality than some of the others for just a couple of pounds more."
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Poundland, £7 (for pack of two)
Keelie says: "These only came in a pack of two for £7, so £3.50 a pair.
"I didn't like how thin the waistband is and you could see my underwear through them at the back, especially when I did the 'squat test, so it's a no from me.
"However I liked the high waist and they're a nice length."
Primark, £4
Keelie says: "These came in at the cheapest at just £4, and I think for that price you know what you're getting.
"They aren't high waisted enough to cover my knickers and I don't know how well they'd wash."
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H&M, £8.99
Keelie says: "With these, I liked the thickness of the waistband and I liked where they sat and how waisted they are.
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"I didn't like that they weren't particularly stretchy and felt quite baggy at the ankles however.
"For £8.99 they aren't my favourite pair and were quite see-through on the squat test."
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