Meira Active is a made-in NYC activewear brand making leggings with built-in underwear. 

WHO WE ARE

Meira Active is a made in NYC activewear brand that solves panty problems when it comes to leggings. We are here to bring ease to your active days by making a collection of thoughtful pieces designed for a woman's whole lifestyle. 

We invented Smooth Duo® Leggings with Built-in Underwear™ to address discomfort and panty lines with leggings and don’t plan on stopping there. Our bigger mission is to address uncomfortable and generally awkward situations women are faced with when it comes to apparel and beyond!

MEANING

“Meira” means shining and giving light. Our pieces are there for you to put on first thing in the morning, giving you a little luxurious hug. There’s a comfort in wearing something so reliable, so well made and well fitting, designs so thoughtfully considered they bring forth our best selves. Whether we’re making VPL free leggings with built-in underwear or highly versatile pieces equally equipped to travel, workout in or mix and match with your favorite jeans or pencil skirt, we do it because we want you to shine by the light of your own brilliant ease.

OUR FOUNDER

Meira Active was started by Jackie Zaffarano amidst personal transition while living in her NYC apartment.

I found myself dressing more for comfort and ease of motion than for a fashion office. I was frustrated by wearing leggings with underwear and how they didn't measure up to even a basic level of comfort for an entire day of wear and left unwanted pantylines.

As a young girl I would draw dresses, play with my paper dolls and make accessories out of construction paper and tape, but I never really believed I’d have my own brand. The answer was always in front of me that I wanted to be an entrepreneur, I just didn’t see how I could make that happen for myself. I didn’t think I knew how or what I would do. When I graduated college with a degree in Apparel Design, I thought of dancewear, even costumes for the stage as what I’d love to design but my path led me to working for several companies in the fashion industry. After a time collecting countless experiences and tidbits of knowledge from an eclectic mix of jobs in fashion, I was led back to themes I felt pulled towards in my life before: designing apparel for the body and how it moves and New York City’s Garment Center. I'm thrilled to be designing this collection of problem solving clothes for some pretty amazing women.

Team Meira

Meira Active

Smooth Duo Legging with Built-in Underwear 26"

Smooth Duo Legging with Built-in Underwear 21"

Smooth Duo Legging with Built-in Thong 26"

Smooth Duo Legging with Built-in Thong 21"

Smooth Duo Bike Shorts with Built-in Underwear 10"

Women’s Clothing

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Ok I consider myself a leggings snob. I own dozens of different pairs and I have to say these are my absolute FAVORITE! I originally purchased the black smooth duo pair with built in underwear and I can’t wear anything else now. So comfy and really does remove panty lines and I also don’t get any more awkward wedgies. I also purchased the thong styles and they’re just as great! They’re also all made in NYC which I don’t think I’ve ever seen from a legging. Planning to get more of these and also purchase a bunch as gifts for Christmas! 

The built-in underwear is a game changer. So comfortable and the products are manufactured  in the USA in NYC factories which is pretty awesome. The legging designs are sleek and I like that the leggings stay on me all day and always look and feel good on.  

One word for these leggings….ok two..awesomely insane. Underwear in a legging that doesn’t show!!!! No pilling after owning for years and so comfy and really hold everything in!! 

I absolutely love these leggings. The built in underwear is super convenient, and the fabric is soft and comfortable. The fit is great, they stay up all day and don’t ride down, even during workouts. Five stars!!

I love my meira active leggings and bike shorts! They’re with me for barre classes, peloton rides, mom walks and loungey days. They’re so comfortable and flattering- I can’t wait for more ! 

Absolutely love these, I have two pairs! They are perfect for working out — yoga & Pilates are my two faves — or for any activity. I’m wearing one of my pairs for a breakfast/hike combo today :)

Ordered for my wife and she LOVES them!! I wish there was a line for men!!

I’ve been buying Meira Active leggings since the brand launched in March 2021; I have three pairs of leggings and one pair of bike shorts (and plan to buy more!). They fit true to size, they move with me without needing adjusting (during barre, pilates, dance, yoga, jogs), and are truly opaque regardless of color. The original soft black feels like butter, and the performance material comes in gorgeous colors (I love the gray but omg you NEED to see the blue in person😍). I’m tall and the 26” inseam fits well (I wash on a delicate cycle and hang dry). The pair I’ve had for over 2.5 years still look amazing, and they’ve been worn (and washed) almost weekly. These leggings wick moisture and dry quickly. I absolutely LOVE how they look and feel and I highly recommend Meira Active for your next pair of leggings!

How can this brand be rated top 5 with 16 reviews ? I bought a legging nothing comparable to Alo. 

Meira Active

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