Welcome to another installment of Just Buy This, where I share my be-all, end-all purchases for different categories. Today’s topic? Workout leggings. Before we dive in, I just want to preface this by saying I’m not much of a leggings gal. I don’t have anything against wearing them, I just think there are more interesting pieces to be worn / create outfits around. So the fact that I’m here talking about leggings means these are a Big Deal!

Back in January, I was on the hunt for olive leggings and after about a month of fruitless searching (I’m picky about my olive shades) from more established brands, I decided to look into Set Active, which I had been seeing all over Instagram. I knew I liked the “cactus” shade, but was unsure about the brand itself (you really never know what you’re getting with these Instagram brands lol), so decided to go in with low expectations. And okay wow, the hype is so well deserved! I loved the leggings from the moment I slipped into them, and now they’re the only leggings I like working out in. In fact, I love them so much, I also purchased them in the Oat Milk color, which in itself is noteworthy because I NEVER purchase the same item twice (there’s just too many pieces to explore, why would you buy anything twice?). If you need any more convincing, here are all the reasons I love my Set Active leggings:

• They’re petite-friendly! The site notes that the inseams range from 22.5 – 24 inches, so I knew they would work for my 5’1″ frame, but heads up they do stretch out once you pull them on the body. On me, they end up being full-length.
• They mold to fit your shape, and stay that way. The thick material holds its shape and doesn’t sag or lose its elasticity, unlike other, thinner leggings I own. I hate when leggings start sagging around the butt, knees, and ankles over time.
• They stay up! The leggings comes up to my belly button and stay there throughout a workout — I never have to pull them up.
• They hold up through washes and I haven’t had any problems with pilling so far. Both my leggings look as new as the day I got them.

Happy to answer any questions if you’re thinking about purchasing! They come in SO many fun colors — one for every mood and personality!