I have a uniform. It's the "work-at-home-mom" uniform and I don't often stray from it. It consists of yoga pants, a tank top, and typically a cute sweatshirt of some kind. It doesn't look messy, and it doesn't scream "I've Given Up" in the way sweatpants do. But it's comfortable, reasonably fashionable, and I can count on it each and every day.
I sometimes even wear a body shaper under my "outfit", if my top is fitted. After all, gotta prove to those preschool moms that I'm actually exercising during those three hours between drop-off and pick-up. ;) But if I miss a day, there's now an alternative. And it's called The Girls. Cute name, right? After all, isn't it typically your girls who've got your back no matter what? And they do in this case too.
The Girls is a yoga-wear line, not unlike the stuff I wear, but it actually has tummy control. YES! Tummy control!! For those of us with leftover baby pooches (and maybe some stuff from before baby - ssshhh!) who wouldn't mind a touch of help with our - ahem - problem area. And unlike your grandmother's girdle, this stuff is built right in so other than a mild shimmy to get them on, you'll never even know it's there other than the potential for a little extra confidence.
There are a bunch of styles which include pants, shorts, and tops. I tried the boot cut pant and the short-sleeve top. I thought the concept was great. Really, fabulous. The clothes are comfortable, and definitely do what they say they do. My only complaints are that the black didn't stay black enough for me post-wash (I'm a total stickler for this), but the affordable price point ($34.99 for the boot cut) make this item totally worth it. My other piece of advice would to be order up a size on the tops. I'm pretty much religiously a medium, but I found the top really stuck to my body in a way that didn't appeal to me, so I gave it to my slightly smaller friend who is enjoying it profusely. Again - price point on this line - absolutely in line.
Want to win your own pair of The Girls boot cut pant? Simply visit their website and tell us which style appeals to you most. One winner will be chosen on Monday, October 19th. Only one entry per person please! Only open to US residents.
All products reviewed were provide to me at no cost by The Girls. All views and opinions reflected on this blog are my own and were in no way influenced by any outside party.
Great review! I also wear a lot of yoga wear, and I was not aware of this company or tummy control yoga wear. What a great idea. Besides the items you reviewed, I really like Farrah's Foldover Yoga Capris. Very cute!
Posted by: heatherzilla | October 15, 2009 at 12:38 PM
The gingham is my favorite!
Posted by: Abby | October 15, 2009 at 01:22 PM
I love the Tummy Control Boot Cut Pants.I like the color choices also.
Thanks for the giveaway:)
Posted by: kathy dunaway | October 15, 2009 at 01:31 PM
I like the Tummy Control Boot Cut. Comfy!
Posted by: Lana Morrice | October 15, 2009 at 01:36 PM
I like the Tummy Control Boot Cut!
Posted by: Cathy R | October 15, 2009 at 01:45 PM
I like the gingham
Posted by: adrienne gordon | October 15, 2009 at 01:50 PM
I like the gingham boot cut in black/raspberry.
Posted by: Renee C | October 15, 2009 at 03:28 PM
The tummy control boot cut in black is the best!
Posted by: paige chandler | October 15, 2009 at 03:39 PM
cdziuba@aol.com I love this style: Tummy Control Boot Cut!
Posted by: cdziuba | October 15, 2009 at 03:41 PM
I like Beckys Boot Cut Pant...
Posted by: Allison | October 15, 2009 at 04:23 PM
I like the Stretch Velvet BootCut.
Posted by: Maureen | October 15, 2009 at 05:35 PM
The tummy control boot cut mverno@roadrunner.com
Posted by: susan varney | October 15, 2009 at 06:29 PM
Very cool and needed tummy control-
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Posted by: Diane | October 15, 2009 at 07:14 PM
I'd want the tummy control boot cut pant in charcoal.
Posted by: Rosie | October 15, 2009 at 07:38 PM
the straight leg tummy control pants
Posted by: dorothy l | October 15, 2009 at 08:33 PM
I love the tummy control boot cut, think it's great!!
Posted by: Kathy Duffield | October 15, 2009 at 08:47 PM
I like the Black/White Gingham Trim Bootcut one!
Posted by: ali | October 15, 2009 at 08:52 PM
I like Tummy Control Boot Cut Pant in Black, cute pants!
Posted by: Theresa | October 15, 2009 at 09:16 PM
Tummy Control Boot Cut Pant in the black - boot cut!
Posted by: Jacqueline Strawder | October 15, 2009 at 09:23 PM
I love that it is tummy control and for somereason the bootcut is very slimmng too
at least on me for I need it
Posted by: michelle draveski | October 15, 2009 at 09:25 PM
I'd choose the tummy control boot cut (in black).
Posted by: Carla Spence | October 15, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Yet another vote for the tummy control bootcut
Posted by: SF | October 15, 2009 at 10:02 PM
tummy control capri. good for a workout or under a skirt when the weather's cool.
Posted by: Carrie | October 15, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Tummy Control Boot Cut Pant in Black.I love Yoga Pants,Yoga Pants with tummy Control??? Heaven!!!!
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Posted by: Nadine L | October 15, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Love the Stretch Velvet Boot Cut Pant in navy blue.
Posted by: Mimi the kitten | October 15, 2009 at 10:54 PM