If the winter blues (or blahs, or whatever you call them) are hitting hard, the Athleta Winter Sale might ... the last thing you want to wear, these leggings are a solid bet.

With that in mind, I searched for budge-free leggings that fit my shapely XL-size curves. Earlier this month, I tested out Athleta’s Elation Ultra-High Rise Leggings in the new double style and ...

So, I decided to check out Gap, Old Navy, and Athleta — all owned by Gap Inc. — in search of the perfect high-rise, full-length black leggings. Here's how it went. I started my search at Gap.

As a Pilates instructor, I know having good activewear is important. So, I tried on leggings at Old Navy, Gap, and Athleta to find the best pair.