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Adele Chapin, Racked DC editor: I'm not a big leggings person due to general butt-related insecurities. But I do wear leggings to work out, and recently bought
Anna Caplan, Racked Dallas editor: I don't usually wear leggings because I don't like the way they look on me, and because in the summer here it's like 7 million degrees with 200 percent humidity. I do wear j
Natalie Alcala, Racked LA editor: Now that my baby bump has officially emerged, I've been on the hunt for super-soft, super-stretchy leggings to accommodate my new
Certain wardrobe essentials take years to track down. The best leggings, the longest-lasting lipstick, the most comfortable heels—they're all research projects, really, when you think about it. To make the job easier, we're introducing Editors' Essentials, a new Wednesday feature in which the Racked staff rounds up their all-time favorite purchases in a particular category. We've done the homework; now you do the shopping.
For our first post, the question was simple: "Who makes your favorite pair of leggings?" Below, find ten options ranging from high-end to under $30, recommended by editors from around the country. · All Editor's Essentials [Racked]