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Lululemon’s Align pants have developed something of a cult following. New York City fitness instructors love them. In fact, one told us they’re so soft, they’re like a “second skin.” Moms like them, too, like Strategist contributing editor Jessica Silvester, who first bought a pair when she was seven months pregnant and is still wearing the same pair more than two years later. The secret is the buttery-soft “Nulu” fabric, which one woman told us is so lightweight, she forgets she’s wearing it at all. And these Lululemon Align joggers are made from the same not-too-tight material that’s easy to move in, but with a cuffed ankle that adds a bit more polish than a regular pair of leggings. (The fit reminds us a bit of these best-selling Outdoor Voices sweatpants, which are as flattering as they are comfortable.) These versatile, office-to-exercise class pants — with pockets — are just $79 right now, available in most sizes, but don’t dillydally: In our experience, on-sale Align pants don’t tend to stay in stock long.
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