Is less really more?
Full
disclosure: I went commando last week.
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Joey
Tribbiani and Rachel Green may have helped popularize the term on that
famous Friends episode
back in 1996. But 22 years later, I was able to try out "reinvented"
leggings from Visakai. The
new California-based brand launched earlier this year after raising more than $11,000 on
Kickstarter. They've since released a range of styles, including a high rise pair with 4-way stretch and
another with chic mesh detailing, and are
even sold on Amazon.
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Touted
as costing around $20 less than my favorite pair of Lululemons, these leggings
are supposed to give you a noticeable "booty boost" as well as
eliminate the dreaded VPL (that’s "Visible Panty Line"). How is
all of this possible, you ask? They require zero undies.
As
a loyal underwear-er, I was hesitant to test them out. When I’m on a long run,
I don’t really think about (or care) if people in Central Park are aware of my
VPL. But
for athleisure purposes (and the sake of testing my performance sans undies), I
gave it a go.
I
ran four miles in the VisakaiHigh Rise Fearless Legging ($75; amazon.com) and they were
surprisingly comfortable—even better, they did seem to make my booty look
amazing. In fact, a pal asked, "Are those the
leggings you were talking about?" I rejoiced in my now-confirmed boosted
booty.
However, I
could feel what
I was missing. Something about the vertical seam and constant motion on the
treadmill was, er, less than pleasant. I think this is more of a personal
preference, but when I put on my Visakai leggings a second time, I wore a pair
of underwear.
But
if you’re looking for a more secure way to go commando with comfort, I highly
recommend Visakai. The functionality of these leggings prompted me to wear
them during a recent half marathon, too. With two (two!) pockets at the
band, you can easily fit your essentials (ID, credit card, and keys). It was
also a particularly cold morning, and the added support of their not-too-thick,
breathable material made me think more about my race and less about the temp.
With
or without underwear, these leggings make you feel good. My next purchase will
probably be the athleisure-encouraging High Rise Energy Legging ($78; amazon.com), which has
sleek, moto-inspired accents.
The bottom line? Visakai lives up to the hype.
Relatively affordable? Ranging from $69 to $78, I’d say check. Booty boosting?
Double check. Freedom to go commando? If you’re into it, check
