Pants that fit!!

[dirtybella]

Ok, as I mentioned I am new to the H&F arena....and I have been working on the couch to 5k. What is the secret to finding pants that don't slide down when you run? I have a pair of crops that I wore yesterday and I feel like I spend the entire 30 minutes holding my pants up. I don't know if I need bigger or smaller. What's the secret?

[sassystace]

pants with a draw string and/or compression pants (tighter)

[wawa]

I haven't had any issues with the tights I picked up from Target - they have a drawstring. I have a pair of Adidas crops that fit me like a second skin and never budge.

I do occasionally have issues with my old navy supposed compression tights slouching on me. the cut on those isn't quite right - they're tight over my thighs but then a little looser across my hips/waist so they don't really want to stay up.

So i'd say tighter, but you might just need to try a few different brands out and do a lot of jumping/running in place/twisting around like a crazy person in the dressing room to find something that sticks.

[Wines Not Whines]

I have to size down. They need to fit tightly when I first put them on.

[gt7301b]

Lululemon wunder unders

[emilyinchile]

I find that I have to pull up leggings (long or cropped) every so often even if they fit, but regular workout shorts (drawstring waistband, non-spandex legs) stay put. Can you wear shorts? I don't know if it's too cold where you are right now.

[ktzmoh]

I have had good luck with under armour, oiselle and nike compression shorts/tights/crops staying up, and I get them a size smaller than I think I need. I just returned a pair to athleta for this issue. They had a drawstring, but I had to pull it so tight that it was all wonky when running . For whatever reason they were tight enough in the hips and legs, but not tight enough in the waist.

[dirtybella]

I am in Houston so the weather cant make up its mind. I definitely wear shorts when I can!

[bostonmichelle]

Drawstrings are my best friend. If I don't have a drawstring I feel like I'm pulling my pants up every few minutes. I try and size as small as possible as well.

[itsme]

I find that for me it depends on the brand. Try out different brands.

[sangria]

For me, the drawstring is key.

[Mushe]

I just bought a pair of LLL Hop to It crops that I'm obsessed with. Prior to those, I wore only Zella leggings, which bag at the knees.

These fit so well, and have the most wonderful pockets!

[mrshandy]

Drawstring!

Check out www.runningwarehouse.com. Not sure where you're getting your active ware, but Old Navy/Target always seems to sell pants with no drawstring I avoid their pants for this reason.

[wawa]

Nov 24, 2014 12:30:51 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

Drawstring!

Check out www.runningwarehouse.com. Not sure where you're getting your active ware, but Old Navy/Target always seems to sell pants with no drawstring I avoid their pants for this reason.

I just picked up 2 pairs of pants at target - one crop, one full length, and both have a drawstring.  They both also have a teeny zip pocket.  Or at least the long ones do.  I was pleasantly surprised. 

www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-women-s-run-legging/-/A-15620014
and
www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-women-s-running-knee-legging-assorted-colors/-/A-14942113


you can't tell at all from the description.