Athleta has become my favorite place for petite activewear. Their joggers are the absolute best petite fit, but they also have a wide range of petite-friendly leggings. When it comes to Athleta leggings, they’re not just pretty, they’re built for performance with different activities in mind. Today I’m breaking down the fit and hold of each style. They all have a great petite fit and hit right at my ankle.
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Athleta Petite Leggings Review
My Sizing: I’m 4’10”, and my bust, waist, and hip measurements are 32″, 24″, and 36″. My inseam is 25″ (the measurement from the inside of my leg to my ankle bone). The clothes shown are unaltered and show how they fit me right from the store. I list my sizing beside each item to help you compare when shopping online. When referencing my true size, that is often the smallest option available at a brand or petite xxs/00/24. I wear a size 5 shoe.
Transcend Leggings
The Transcend Leggings have the lightest hold out of all of Athleta’s leggings. For that reason, they’re my personal favorite. They’re perfect for everyday casual wear and also work well for low impact exercise. I went up a size in the leggings and find that fit to be the most comfortable. I don’t like my leggings to be overly tight so I often size up in them.
Leggings Petite XS | Sweatshirt Petite XXS | Similar Sneakers | Socks | Coat Petite 00
Salutation Leggings
The Salutation Leggings are a light hold style, but have a little more compression than the Transcend Leggings. They have a soft brushed feel and a flat waistband that doesn’t dig in. I also sized up in this pair to Petite XS. I went for a stash style that has a side pocket, but these also come in a style that doesn’t have a side pocket.
Leggings Petite XS | Sweatshirt XXS | Sneakers sand/fog
Rainier Leggings
The Rainier Leggings are high hold, thick and warm. These aren’t fleece leggings, but they have a warm brushed interior. This style is great for walking, running, and hiking and has reflective details. The cargo style I’m wearing here has pockets on both sides, zippers at the ankles and a tie at the waist. This pair has a higher rise than the other leggings as well. I went with Petite XXS in this pair.
Leggings Petite XXS | Sneakers sand/fog | Fleece Sweatshirt XXS
Interval Leggings
The Interval Leggings have the highest hold and are great for high-impact workouts. They’re compressive and highly supportive. The fabric is moisture wicking and the waistband doesn’t roll down. There is also a back pocket on the waistband. I sized up in this pair as well to Petite XS.
Leggings Petite XS | Sweatshirt XXS | Sneakers Cosmic Pearl
-Brooke
