The Fabletics Define PowerHold High-Waisted Legging is a compressive training legging with one of the widest size and length ranges in this group. It is 88% polyester and 12% elastane, comes in 7/8, Regular and Tall, and sizes from OSFM and XXS up to 4X. The non-member price is $84.95, but Fabletics pushes a VIP membership at checkout, which changes the real cost. Read the membership terms before you buy, and compare the non-member price with alternatives.
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Fabletics PowerHold Legging Review (2026)
4/5
our rating
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$84.95Full price on Fabletics’s site, checked Oct 7, 2026
Best for: Gym-goers who want hold, many sizes and length options.
Skip it if: You want to avoid a membership model or need pockets.
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What we like
- Sizes up to 4X
- 7/8, Regular and Tall lengths
- Power-mesh lined waistband
- Four-way stretch and UPF protection
Watch out for
- Membership pricing adds complexity
- No pockets
- Non-member price is about $85
On this page
Fit and sizing
The page lists sizes OSFM, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL-1X, 2X, 3X and 4X, with fit described as true to size. Lengths are 7/8, Regular and Tall. Together that is a strong range for plus-size, petite and tall shoppers. Fabletics calls it the brand's highest rise yet, but the page gives no measurement, so check the size guide. See our best plus-size leggings for comparisons.
Fabric and feel
PowerHold is 88% polyester and 12% elastane. The page lists UPF protection, sweat wicking, anti-chafe, 4-way stretch and a power mesh-lined waistband. Owners generally describe PowerHold as supportive and compressive rather than buttery. The product copy says the waistband stays put through squats, but it makes no formal opacity claim. The exact term squat-proof appears only in the AI-generated review summary on the page, not the brand's description.
How it performs for lifting and training
This is a gym legging. The waistband and compression are the selling points, and the length options help you avoid bunching at the ankle. The page does not list pockets, and one customer review confirms there are none. For a pocket option with sizes up to 6XL, see the Girlfriend Collective Compressive Pocket.
Price and value and the VIP model
The non-member price is $84.95. The page also advertised a VIP price of $16.98 under a limited-time offer, and describes a $69.95 monthly Member Credit after the first purchase. That model can be good value if you will buy regularly, and a headache if you forget to skip a month. Read the brand's membership page and see Fabletics before you sign up.
Alternatives
For a squat-proof claim at a lower price, see the Gymshark New Whitney at about $54. For a premium compressive option, the Alo Airlift is firmer and costs more. Use the leggings finder to narrow down.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want pockets, a buttery feel, or you do not want to deal with a membership model.
Specs
| For | Women |
|---|---|
| Sizes | OSFM, XXS–XXL-1X, 2X–4X |
| Extended fits | Plus sizes, Petite / short, Tall / long |
| Fabric | 88% polyester, 12% elastane (PowerHold) |
| Rise | Ultra |
| Inseam options | 7/8, Regular, Tall |
| Pockets | None |
| Fabric feel | Compressive |
| Compression | 4/5 |
| Squat-proof claim | Silent |
| Opacity | The product copy says the waistband stays put through squats but makes no opacity claim. Owners often call PowerHold squat friendly in core colors. |
| Flared | No |
| Fleece-lined | No |
| Colors | 19 at time of checking |
| Good for | Lifting, HIIT, Running, Gym training, Everyday wear |
On opacity: The product copy says the waistband stays put through squats but makes no opacity claim. Owners often call PowerHold squat-friendly in core colors.
The verdict
A compressive, well-sized training legging that works for lifting and HIIT. The membership model makes the price less straightforward than the sticker. Buy it for hold and size range; skip it if you want pockets or a soft feel, or if you dislike subscriptions.
Alternatives to consider
Athleta Elation Ultra High Rise Legging4/5 · $89Athleta Salutation Stash Pocket Tight4/5 · $89Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Tight 25"4/5 · $98
Frequently asked questions
What is Fabletics PowerHold fabric?
88% polyester and 12% elastane, described by the brand as supportive with UPF protection, sweat wicking, anti-chafe and 4-way stretch.
Is PowerHold squat-proof?
The product copy says the waistband stays put through squats but makes no formal opacity claim. Check lighter colors.
What sizes and lengths does it come in?
Sizes OSFM and XXS up to 4X, in 7/8, Regular and Tall lengths.
Do I need a VIP membership to buy?
No. The page shows a non-member price of $84.95, though it promotes VIP pricing.
Sources and last checked · Oct 7, 2026
Notes: Ratings estimated from specs and review consensus (owner reviews, brand-page reviews, tester sites); not tested by us. 'Highest rise yet' per the brand; recorded as ultra. Pocket absence from a customer review and feature list. VIP price on the page was $16.98 under a limited-time offer; list price recorded as non-member.
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