Hey all!

I'm in love with my Vuori Performance Joggers, but I've gained some weight and I simply refuse to spend $94 apiece again on another several pairs of them, as soft and gorgeous as they are. Can anyone recommend something of similar quality and feel that doesn't cost so much? I also love the Athleta Coastal Luxe line but they're too thick for what I'm looking for. TIA!!

ETA: Looking for cotton only!

Obviously I am not an idiot, but I need help. I live in Lulu joggers and/or now Vuori but I am not near a store for Vuori so I am ordering online and I am having trouble getting the materials and fits kinda straight in my head. I get the Meta. Tapered and kinda looks like a regular pant with a thicker material. I get the Fleet Sport, which seems kinda like a true old school thin...I call it shiny material but idk how else to say it, mylar esque whatever material workout pant. I also have trouble with sizing since I am 5'11 200 but still a size 34-36 waist so I can't yet figure out for the life of me when I'm a L or XL. Outside of that? I got no idea what I'm doing. So I'll ask easiest like this.

1. Which styles are tapered, which aren't?

2. Which are a thicker, more like every day material? Which are thin and workout material? Which are more like...soft material?

3. Which styles could you wear with a shirt and decent shoes and look like a presentable human and which make you look like a workout bum?

4. Which fit super tight and which fit super baggy and all things in between.

Genuine thanks for all the help. I love this brand so much but not being able to try stuff on is killing my brain.