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My Review of the Girlfriend Float Pants

4/2/2021

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Here I am wearing the Float leggings in 'Fern' along with the Stretch Super Crop in Plum.

I know that 2020 made Yoga Pants the go-to Zoomwear. Almost everyone was wearing the digital conference call mulllet; business up top, stretch pants (if we're lucky) on the bottom.

But I've been living in Yoga pants, professionally, for years and years. I have tried almost every major brand that's come and gone.  To be honest, when a new brand hits the market, I'm usually very skeptical. And I did fall in love Girlfriend Collective slowly and almost reluctantly (and in my defense understandably so.) Many yoga pants have made major comfort & performance promises that they failed to keep.

So let's get down to this particular review. ...
I have two pairs of pants from Girlfriend. The first leggings I bought,  midsize compression legging, sold me on their quality. Not only are they compressive enough to make running comfortable, they are also mid-size hard to find these days (most people are into high rise but middies is so much better for running IMHO).  After I fell in love with the mid-rise compression - and it kept its promise of support I got another. This time, the Float legging.

Girlfriend Collective Float line makes some big promises. Lightweight, breathable (but not see-through), and the right blend of form and function on the Yoga mat. In my opinion it hit the marks, and I'm going to break each of them down for you here. 
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I ended up getting the matching bra also in Fern, because sometimes matchy-matchy is ok.
Price Point 10/10
I am going to start here because honestly it matters.  Good Yoga are (and should be) an investment. Not only is the garment industry one in which we really need to be conscious of how we are spending our dollar, when it comes to performance wear most often the price tag does impact the quality.  At $68 these yoga leggings are not only much more affordable than most of the brands names out there, they offer a great value at that price AND they are totally transparent about their process ensuring that you are getting a great price and their values are also great too. 

The "Float" Feel 9/10
I wasn't in the research and development team meeting when they decided on the name (obvi) but I am more than a little convinced that by their selection of the name 'Float' they were attempting to stack up against the Lululemon Align pant. The Align pant promises to have an almost naked feel. Girlfriend Collective calls it the 'next to nothing feel'.  Knowing this going in, especially as someone who owns 2 pairs of Align pants, I had a good idea of what I was supposed to feel.  

The fabric CRAZY SOFT and to be honest too soft? Like I actually do feel a little bit naked in them. But when it comes to moving around on the Yoga mat, they are oh-so-comfortable. The only reason I didn't give them a 9/10 is because I actually would have preferred a little bit more heaviness to the fabric. But I will say I have NO IDEA how they made such a lightweight fabric that doesn't show my butt crack when I bend over, and I am so glad they figured it out.

Cut 9/10
I like really do like the way these pants are cut. I got the 28.5" - the longer option - and I really like them.  I have a 33" inseam in pants so when a pant is available in shorter and longer sizes, I'm always really appreciative. I'm sure my shorter sisters out there are just as happen with that type of choice.

The cut of these pants are pretty high and I am much more leg than I am torso. So since I have such a short torso I like to pair this pant with a normal sports bra or a shorter crop rather than the bra-tank tops, or bras with extra long bands. But honestly they look good with almost any top. 

I think the only drawback for many people is that these pants do have a seam at the top. But since the material is so lightweight (i.e. you can enjoy moving in them and they don't feel like Spanx) you need a seam otherwise the waist tends to stretch out too much with regular use. 

Sizing 9/10
OK, they say 'true to size', but I found these to run slightly big - not really a problem, just an observation. Luckily they have a very easy to view size guide and an AWESOME range of sizes so every person can feel their best. 

Bottom line, for the price, the look, the feel, and the performance of these pants, I think they are WELL worth it.  The Float Pants are excellent for flowing on the Yoga mat.  If you're also someone who likes to run in addition to flow, invest in the mid or high rise compression pant too. You won't be disappointed.

Shop Girlfriend Collective here.
3 Comments
Kathy Osking
4/8/2021 05:48:30 pm

Dear Julia,
Good afternoon! I am so happy to have found you on Amazon Prine! I have been doing your “30 Days Yoga for Weightloss” and love it!! Your instructions are clear and easily flow within the breath. Today I was able to do chadaranga for the first time in my life thanks to watching you! I want to continue and deepen my practice! Thank you so much!
Love,
Kathy Osking

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Priyesh Patel
8/5/2021 05:04:21 am

Dear Julia

Just wanted to send you my thanks and appreciation for your truly life-changing yoga instruction. I managed to find your Couch to Confidence videos on Amazon Prime last month. Unfortunately I was only able to get to day 3 before they withdrew it here in the UK but luckily I found some of them on YouTube.

Your instructions are so clear and your eloquent use of language as you talk through the movements is pure poetry. My joints are very stiff and I've not practiced yoga for many years but I've found your videos equally accessible and challenging. It helps me to practice a video a few times before moving on — I also tend to go back and revisit earlier ones.

It had been on my mind to pass on my gratitude and appreciation to you. You deserve every success.

Thank you :-)

Namaste

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