Where to find great leggings and tights in Calgary
I’ve finally answered the gnawing question: Are leggings pants? Cool ones are – that’s for sure. They’re stretchy, comfy, and make your legs look oh-so-chic. A great pair of leggings will get you through years of workouts and mountain hikes, plus a few grocery runs in between. Here’s where you can find yours in Calgary. [Image credit: iStock.com/SrdjanPav]
Carrie's Closet
While Carrie’s Closet sells most of their stock through their only store, they open their warehouse doors in Calgary’s northeast by appointment, and attend pop-up shops across the city. Carrie’s leggings come in all styles, colours, patterns and prints, materials, and sizes. Polyester, cotton and spandex are the most popular, but she also stocks faux leather for an edgier look. Astrological signs, Aztec prints, galaxy designs, floral or animal print, sugar skulls, gothic or girly bows, cute cut-outs and funky fringe – Carrie has hundreds of styles in stock. Call ahead to take a peek for yourself!
Lole Calgary 17th Ave
911 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A4Lole is Lululemon’s biggest competitor as they rapidly expand across North America. Lole’s leggings are workout-ready, breathable and made from long-lasting materials. Styles change seasonally, but Lole typically stocks classic colours and comfortable fits for real women on the go. Shoppers are hard-pressed to find anything overly trendy on Lole’s racks; their classic leggings never go out of style.
Urban Behaviour
1209-6455 MacLeod Trl SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0K9Known for its extremely low prices and over-stuffed racks, Urban Behaviour is the best place to find colourful leggings for basically pocket change. Sizes typically run smaller, but their crazy prints are worth it when you find a style that fits. They usually stock patterns and designs that are trendy each season, from galaxy prints to sugar skulls, and even uniquely cartoonish prints. Your best bet is to keep checking back!
Hot Topic Inc
200-6455 MacLeod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0K9Hot Topic is the obvious choice when you’re looking to add rock and roll style or pop culture references to your wardrobe. Choose from a variety of printed leggings, or sleek black with fun cut-outs, like lace and leather. The pink and purple galaxy leggings and Harry Potter print leggings are the current hot buys at the Chinook Mall location. If skulls are your thing, Hot Topic has plenty of that – their red and black skeleton leggings are waiting for you!
American Apparel
D011B-3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0E2American Apparel is responsible for bringing back the disco legging, and their stylish force is still going strong. Most styles are extra high-rise, landing above the hips. Choose from glossy, ribbed matte tones, or neutral cottons. The glossy spandex comes in classic black, neon solids or funky patterns. Animal print glossy leggings promise to make you the star of any show.
Urban Outfitters
1145-6455 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB T2H 0K8This hip shop stocks name brand leggings like Calvin Klein, Adidas and Without Walls. Adidas leggings are a modern, form-fitting version of their traditional track pants. Calvin Klein’s leggings are full-length, neutral coloured legging with the signature CK white waistband. Without Walls kicks your workout style up a notch with mesh and crisscross cut-outs. Most of Urban Outfitter’s leggings are workout appropriate, but all are lounge-day ready.
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