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I Own $400 Leggings, But the Under-$70 Pair That Kendall Jenner Loves Looks More Expensive

By Swedan Margen

I Own $400 Leggings, But the Under-$70 Pair That Kendall Jenner Loves Looks More Expensive

Living in L.A., where activewear is the signature style, Angelenos like Kendall Jenner are often seen in legging outfits during their off-duty hours. These ensembles are not just casual, hastily assembled looks; they are thoughtfully styled to appear chic and polished for paparazzi while allowing you to go from Pilates to brunch without changing. Jenner, specifically, achieves this by accessorizing with her favorite The Row Stella flats, choosing refined outerwear, such as a stylish trench coat, and primarily wearing expensive-looking leggings from Adanola.

Adanola is a British activewear and loungewear brand that offers versatile, high-quality everyday pieces. What makes its garments popular among the style set (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Kaia Gerber are fans, too) is its focus on fashion meets performancewear, meaning you can sweat and move comfortably while still maintaining a chic, cool-girl aesthetic. It does this with classic, streamlined shapes and unfussy designs, meaning no drawstrings, excess straps, boning, or graphics. Each piece, from the leggings to the zip-up jackets and track pants, comes in muted, wearable palettes. You'll find neutrals such as navy blue, black, graphite gray, and chocolate brown, as well as seasonal hues like cherry red, burgundy, plum, cobalt blue, and pistachio green. It's a brand worn by the who's who, but the question is, does that reputation actually mean it's worth the hype and the dollars?

After seeing Jenner's Instagram posts featuring Adanola leggings over and over, I finally decided it was time to get my hands on a few pairs, including the Ultimate Leggings she wears on repeat. Read on for my full review of Adanola leggings, which I put to the test while in L.A.

Kendall jenner wears a trench coat with an adanola top, adanola leggings, and ballet flats.
Kendall jenner wears an adanola t-shirt with adanola leggings.

My Review

During the holiday break, I spent time in L.A. Knowing I'd be very active, I made sure to pack my Adanola leggings. I brought the Ultimate Pocket Leggings, Seamless Leggings, and Flared Yoga Pants, and randomly grabbed one of the three when I started my day walking around the neighborhood, taking a hot Pilates class, or going to Equinox to do 12-3-30 on the treadmill. With that said, let's get into my thoughts on each style.

The brand's best-selling Ultimate Pocket Leggings are soft, compressive, breathable, and flexible, featuring a right-side pocket and a high-waisted band. They are suitable for everyday wear and all workouts, offering midriff support, but are not fully sweat-wicking. The Seamless Leggings, new to the brand, are designed for heavier workouts. Despite my usual dislike for thick seamless fabric, these leggings pleasantly surprised me. They're sweat-wicking, breathable, and supportive, and hug the body like a second skin. Not to mention they don't have to be constantly pulled up. Finally, the Flared Yoga Pants are a softer, less elastic option that can be dressed up for errands. For example, I styled them with calf-hair mules, the matching sports bra, and a Bottega Veneta bag when running errands. While they come in two lengths, regular and tall, the regular still runs very long for petite wearers like me.

How I Styled Adanola Leggings

nikki wears adanola leggings

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Ultimate Pocket Leggings - Midnight Blue

Adanola

Ultimate Pocket Leggings - Midnight Blue

nikki wears adanola leggings

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Seamless Leggings - Black

Adanola

Seamless Leggings - Black

nikki wears adanola leggings

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Flared Yoga Pant - Coffee Bean

Adanola

Flared Yoga Pant - Coffee Bean

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Ultimate Leggings - Black

Adanola

Ultimate Leggings - Black

Seamless Leggings - Coffee Bean

Adanola

Seamless Leggings - Coffee Bean

adanola, Yoga Pant
Ultimate Wrap Over Leggings - Black

Adanola

Ultimate Wrap Over Leggings - Black

Ultimate Leggings - Navy Blue

Adanola

Ultimate Leggings - Navy Blue

Ultimate Seam Detail Zip Pocket Leggings - Dark Grey

Adanola

Ultimate Seam Detail Zip Pocket Leggings - Dark Grey

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Knit Bolero - Dark Mocha Brown

Adanola

Knit Bolero - Dark Mocha Brown

Ultimate Square Neck Bra - Mocha Brown

Adanola

Ultimate Square Neck Bra - Mocha Brown

Seamless Zip Up Top - Black

Adanola

Seamless Zip Up Top - Black

Seamless Racer Tank - Coffee Bean

Adanola

Seamless Racer Tank - Coffee Bean

Ultimate Long Sleeve Zip Up Top - Coffee Bean

Adanola

Ultimate Long Sleeve Zip Up Top - Coffee Bean

Ultimate Cross Back Bra - Olive Green

Adanola

Ultimate Cross Back Bra - Olive Green

Branded Straight Leg Sweatpants - Olive Green

Adanola

Branded Straight Leg Sweatpants - Olive Green

Ultimate Ruched Front Long Sleeve Top - Coffee Bean

Adanola

Ultimate Ruched Front Long Sleeve Top - Coffee Bean

Knit Straight Leg Trousers - Coffee Bean

Adanola

Knit Straight Leg Trousers - Coffee Bean

Varsity Oversized Hoodie - Dark Cherry/marshmallow White

Adanola

Varsity Oversized Hoodie - Dark Cherry/marshmallow White

Ultimate Short Sleeve Top - Burgundy

Adanola

Ultimate Short Sleeve Top - Burgundy

Varsity Loose Fit Sweatpants - Marshmallow White/coffee Bean

Adanola

Varsity Loose Fit Sweatpants - Marshmallow White/coffee Bean

Ultimate Long Sleeve Quarter Zip Top - Navy Blue

Adanola

Ultimate Long Sleeve Quarter Zip Top - Navy Blue

Ultimate Ultra Crop Shorts - Navy Blue

Adanola

Ultimate Ultra Crop Shorts - Navy Blue

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