CRZ Yoga vs. Girlfriend Collective: The Same XL, Two Inches Apart
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- At size XL the two charts miss each other completely: CRZ Yoga's XL hip is 43", and Girlfriend Collective's XL hip band starts at 44".
- Down at XXS they agree almost exactly — 23" waist at CRZ, a 22"–24" band at Girlfriend.
- Bubblelime's chart for the same category runs about an inch and a half narrower per letter, so its L hip (39") equals CRZ's M hip.
Two black pocket leggings, $25 and $118, and a body that measures 34" at the waist. One of them has a size for you. Working out which one takes a tape measure and five minutes, not a review.
Both charts below were pulled Sept. 9, 2026 from the brands' own sizing pages, already in inches, and lined up letter by letter.
Which two pairs are side by side here?
The closest thing to a matched pair: a mid-length black pocket legging from each brand, the version each store sells most.
| CRZ Yoga Butterluxe Pocket Legging 25" | Girlfriend Collective Compressive Pocket Legging | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $25.00 | $118.00 |
| Sizes on the listing | XXS–XL (6 steps) | XXS–6XL (11 steps) |
| Inseam choices | 25" only | 23.75", 28", 31" |
| Fabric as printed | 81% polyamide, 19% Lycra | Recycled polyester; listing cites 25 bottles per pair |
| Rise | High rise, seamless waistband | Ultra-high rise |
Source: CRZ Yoga R584 product page and Girlfriend Collective Compressive Pocket Legging page, checked Sept. 9, 2026.
How do the two charts read in the same units?
CRZ prints one number per size; Girlfriend prints a range. Both go in the same table anyway, with a third column from Bubblelime's chart for the same category.
| Size | CRZ waist | Girlfriend waist | Bubblelime waist | CRZ hip | Girlfriend hip | Bubblelime hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 23" | 22"–24" | — | 33.5" | 32"–34" | — |
| XS | 24.4" | 24"–26" | 23" | 35" | 34"–36" | 33" |
| S | 26.6" | 26"–28" | 25" | 37" | 36"–39" | 35" |
| M | 28.5" | 28"–30.5" | 27" | 39" | 39"–41.5" | 37" |
| L | 30.5" | 30.5"–33" | 29" | 41" | 41.5"–44" | 39" |
| XL | 32.5" | 33"–35.5" | 31" | 43" | 44"–46.5" | 41" |
| XXL | — | 35.5"–39" | 35"* | — | 46.5"–50" | 45"* |
Source: CRZ Yoga size guide, women's bottoms; Girlfriend Collective sizing; Bubblelime BWWB010 product page. All checked Sept. 9, 2026. *Bubblelime prints an XXL row on that chart, but the listing itself only sells XS through XL — a published size is not a stocked size.
Where exactly do the charts stop agreeing?
Take Girlfriend's midpoint for each band, subtract CRZ's single number, and the drift grows all the way up the ladder.
| Size | CRZ waist | Girlfriend midpoint | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 23" | 23.0" | 0" |
| S | 26.6" | 27.0" | 0.4" |
| M | 28.5" | 29.25" | 0.75" |
| L | 30.5" | 31.75" | 1.25" |
| XL | 32.5" | 34.25" | 1.75" (2.25" at the hip) |
Hips tell it cleanest. CRZ's largest published hip is 43"; Girlfriend's XL band opens at 44". A 44" hip is one inch past the end of one chart and at the bottom of the other brand's XL, with five sizes above it — Girlfriend runs to a 6XL at 60.5"–64".
What size are you at each brand?
Three bodies through all three charts. Measure your natural waist and fullest hip first — method in our guides section.
| Your measurements | CRZ Yoga | Girlfriend | Bubblelime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26" waist / 36" hip | S | S | M (rounds up from between S and M) |
| 29" waist / 40" hip | L (M runs 28.5"/39") | M | L |
| 34" waist / 45" hip | No size — chart ends at 32.5"/43" | XL | XXL on the chart, not on this listing |
Row two catches people: one body is an M at one store and an L at the other two, because three grading systems put the cut line in different places. See between two legging sizes.
Why does one brand print a number and the other a range?
A single figure is a target body measurement — the waist the M was drafted for, with stretch doing the rest. A range is a fit window, how most size-inclusive brands publish an eleven-step ladder.
Neither is more honest: ranges hide the drafting point, single numbers leave you guessing about tolerance. Reading both in one table is the only way to compare them. More in our size charts archive and the CRZ brand notes.
How much length choice comes with the price?
Size range is half of fit; leg length is the half you notice in the mirror.
- CRZ Butterluxe Pocket 25": one inseam, 25", across all six sizes.
- Girlfriend Compressive Pocket: three inseams (23.75", 28", 31") on all eleven sizes.
- Bubblelime BWWB010: four inseams (25"–28") across XS to XL.
Girlfriend's 23.75"–31" spread is 7.25" of range, roughly a 5'2" leg against a 5'11" one. Which length lands where: inseam by height and the inseam section; Bubblelime's version is its Find Your Inseam guide.
What should you check before you hit buy?
- Write down two numbers. Waist and hip in inches beat any memory of your usual size.
- Read the top of the chart, not just your letter. CRZ's ladder ends at a 43" hip; Girlfriend runs five sizes past that point.
- Check the size is stocked, not just printed. Bubblelime's XXL row exists on the chart and not in the dropdown.
- Pick the inseam before the color. Colors restock; a single-length legging never grows.
- Read the fabric line. Polyamide and recycled polyester differ after twenty washes — see the fabric notes.
Waistband roll, rise and the squat test go pair by pair in the fit notes; other head-to-heads are under compare, five brands' labels in the label comparison, single-brand numbers in brand notes, deals at Activewear On Air.
Is CRZ Yoga's XL the same as Girlfriend Collective's XL?
No. CRZ's XL is drafted for a 32.5" waist and 43" hip; Girlfriend's XL covers a 33"–35.5" waist and a 44"–46.5" hip. They do not overlap at the hip at all.
Does the $118 pair fit better than the $25 pair?
Price buys range, not accuracy. Girlfriend has five more sizes and three lengths; CRZ has one length and stops at XL. Both charts are internally consistent.
Which chart should I trust if my measurements straddle two sizes?
Trust the hip. Waist stretch on a compressive legging is far more forgiving than hip stretch, and the hip is where seams and pockets sit.