Welcome back, babes!! We’re excited to bring you yet another athletic brand review! Navigation is definitely one of the leading athleisure-ware brands of the world… Maybe dramatic, but just my opinion. This NVGTN review includes some of their newer releases, as well as some older pieces I have bought in the past. Highly affordable, incredibly stylish, and easily some of the most comfortable clothes around. Hold on tight folks, but not tighter than these pants. This Navigation review is about to (possibly) blow your mind.
The NVGTN Review
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PRO SHORTS
Sooooo….call me crazy, but I actually do NOT like these shorts. I KNOW RIGHT??!! Just above I swooned like crazy about this brand and all the things that come with it. Well, one thing I do not like about them, is their shorts.
I have such a hard time with spandex-e shorts, finding pairs that fit the thicker-than-snicker thighs. Buuuuuut this company ain’t it for me. Now I have only tried two different pairs, and they have several more types left I haven’t tried. So I will have to give another type a try, but the odds are not in my favor.
THE DETAILS
The color is outstanding y’all. Couldn’t have mixed together a better color of purple, IMO. BUT the feel is not for me. Awful is too strong of a word, but it’s not comfy for my body type. I truly believe that may be the “issue.” I love my body and all its curves and wrinkles, but shoot these shorts are loving it too much.
They were TOO TIGHT. I am a medium dang near through and through for most, if not all, bottoms… Sometimes a small (rare). I ordered true to size and they were tight as hell. Hugging me too damn much. I typically like my shorts to ride higher on the thighs, mostly for comfort because it’s what feels good for me, but also for style. It’s safe to say, they didn’t make the cut.
They especially rode up in the front by my hoo-ha, but in the most obvious and obnoxious way. I am not opposed to showing a little cam… Sometimes you can’t help it! But this left nothing to the imagination folks #obscene.
They would have driven me crazy at the gym. How is anyone supposed to focus while constantly picking at their outfit?? A healthy camel toe is one that isn’t too tight and obvious. But I could write a paper on why or why not the camel toe, lmao I shall not today.
PINK SCRUNCH SHORTS
One category Navigation doesn’t struggle in is the color category. WOWEE Batman, this color is GORGEOUS. If I didn’t hate the style of the shorts so much I would say this is a winner.
THE DETAILS
Let’s start with the scrunch bum. The booty is the best thing to talk about anyways. Ok, if this fabric wasn’t so tight this would be a winner. Unfortunately, the scrunch fabric was digging into my bum crack as hard as possible. May be dramatic for sure, but I shouldn’t have felt it on my skin.
Not only the scrunch part, but the overall fabric was just not right for me. Looser than the pro shorts, but in all the wrong ways. I had a massively obvious camel toe that I KNOW would have bothered me all workout. Not only there, but I had extra lower back fabric, just above the scrunch bum area.
Both shorts are a biker short length, which isn’t my cup of tea. I hike my shorts up around mid-thigh (or higher) so I can have a comfortable workout. As mentioned, my thighs are airing on the thick side (which I love) but comes with shorts consequences that I have to accept. Basically wrapping my head around the fact that I can’t wear all shorts and take over the world. I have to accommodate.
WHITE & BLUE MATRIX BRA TOP
Holla at your girl for finding one of the most comfortable crop top bras around. High fives all around guys. This style of bra is so universal through many different sports and gym sessions.
The white and blue matrix bra top is a staple that NVGTN restocks to launch almost every dang time. I can definitely see why because I want one in every color. Super affordable at just $23 USD each.
THE DETAILS
The material itself is buttery soft and very stretchy. Not so stretchy that it doesn’t conform to your body and stay there though. She comes about mid-drift on the waist and has a stunning cross-back design to finish the detailing.
I am avid about removing the pads. I HATE bra pads with a passion. They hardly ever stand a chance to make it to start the game lol. So the white pair shows a tad bit of nipple texture. I wouldn’t say see-through but definitely shows the outline. The blue, not so much. She’s a real one.
I have worn these bras for soccer, pickleball, and weightlifting at the gym. Very comfortable and supportive in all the right ways. My girls aren’t huge, but they were found in the same place I left them when I put it on after my soccer game HAHA. I wouldn’t wait to buy this style of bra ladies.
ELECTRIC BLUE CAMO SEAMLESS LEGGING
The color, electric blue, is what drew me to this legging. I have this same pair in a slate gray that I love, but this color is it for me. THIS IS IT. The camo seamless line is a definite addition to your legging collection. This style of legging conforms any way you like AND has extra wiggle room for those more bloated days. She is only around $42 USD.
THE DETAILS
This beauty is a full length, down to the ankle bone, and could extend to China I think. She is V STRETCHY. EVERYWHERE. Not kidding. Not considered a compression legging, if that’s your sole purpose in a legging. She would fail LOL.
I went back and forth between getting a small and medium, because of the massive stretchiness. But I’m happy to report the medium is just fine. I have bought a small pair of Navigation leggings prior, and they are drastically tighter than the medium leggings. Holy smokes what an eye-opener of an experience that was.
Other than being stretchy AF, she is super soft. Not buttery like the tops above, but just soft. This legging also allows you to acquire a nice bum accentuation with the extra fabric it provides. I simply just tug up the middle bum, as well as on the sides to find that perfect thirsty look for my booty to be proud of.
The legging to compare it to best is the Gymshark Camo Seamless legging. Theirs is much more of a tighter, less stretchy fit. Perfect for the compression-loving folks. I would say the Navigation leggings are a more stretchy, soft, vibrant pair that would be loved by all, versus Gymshark is softer toned colors, more compression with thicker material.
NVGTN Review: Final Thoughts
The overall standings of the items listed above aren’t anything shocking. I adore the crop bras and want them in every color. The camo seamless leggings are basically to die for if you like the vibrant colors and stretchy fit. Lastly, the shorts…are crap to me. Just couldn’t find more to love about them than the color. Shamefully. I am still on the hunt for my perfect shorts, until then I will stick with the loose boys I know and love.
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