If you’re a regular Strategist reader, you already know of our love for Girlfriend Collective. The status-y, size-inclusive athleisure company makes some of our favorite sports bras, bike shorts, and unitards. So we’re especially excited to report that GC has launched its Black Friday sale early, and that it’s offering 35 percent off sitewide (select markdowns are even as much as 70 percent off). There are pages and pages to sort though — our full list of tried-and-true GC favorites is here — but if you buy only one thing, we recommend the Compressive High-Rise Leggings, a.k.a. the best-selling “leggings that started it all,” according to the brand. Designed for high-impact exercises like running but just as nice for yoga, the leggings are made from sweat-wicking fabric with four-way stretch. As with all GC gear, they come in sizes XXS to 6XL — and, notably, are offered in three different inseams (19.5, 23.75, and 28.5) to accommodate a range of heights and preferences. Add them to your cart and check out long before the turkey hits the table to sidestep the Black Friday madness.
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