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We test workout gear to see which brands’ leggings will leave your behind exposed

After London nanny Kimberley Williams was mortified to learn her Puma leggings were see-through, we put some other fitness leggings to the squat

WITH close-fitting workout gear already leaving little to the imagination, fitness fans are at risk of being even more exposed than they realise.

London nanny Kimberley Williams, 27, was embarrassed when she discovered her Puma leggings were see-through.

 Kimberley Williams was left horrified to discover her leggings were completely see-through
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Kimberley Williams was left horrified to discover her leggings were completely see-through

So SIOBHAN O’CONNOR squat down to some research and asked Isla Reyn, 26, from Reading, to test some of the biggest brands to see which pass the booty test.

She rates them out of five, er, bottoms.

 We asked Isla Reyn, 26, from Reading, to test some of the biggest brands to see which pass the booty test
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We asked Isla Reyn, 26, from Reading, to test some of the biggest brands to see which pass the booty testCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

Pink Soda at JD Sports: 🍑🍑🍑

 Patterned waistband, £22, Pink Soda at JD Sports
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Patterned waistband, £22, Pink Soda at JD SportsCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

“The waistband is flattering but they’re definitely see-through. Will get worse after washing.”

Adidas 🍑🍑🍑🍑

 Long leggings, £44.95, Adidas
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Long leggings, £44.95, AdidasCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

“These don’t show my thong but I do think they might fade after a few washes.”

New Look: 🍑🍑

 Plain black leggings, £14.99 for pack of two, New Look
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Plain black leggings, £14.99 for pack of two, New LookCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

“My whole thong is visible, they definitely don’t pass the squat test.

"Best kept for lounging around on the sofa, not the gym.”

Puma: 🍑

 Black active leggings, £24.99, Puma; pink sports bra, £25, Adidas
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Black active leggings, £24.99, Puma; pink sports bra, £25, AdidasCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

“Not the same style as Kimberley’s but these are really sheer too.

"Everyone in the gym would get a right eyeful if I wore these, they don’t hide anything.”

Odlo.com 🍑🍑🍑

 Three quarter length, £20.50, Odlo.com
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Three quarter length, £20.50, Odlo.comCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

“Luckily the waistband sits over my thong, so it’s not as obvious compared to some of the others.”

M&S: 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑

 Pink panel leggings, £35, M&S
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Pink panel leggings, £35, M&SCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

“By far the best. They are really thick. I don’t think they will fade, even after washing.”

Pineapple:🍑🍑

 Pineapple leggings, £14, Miss Selfridge
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Pineapple leggings, £14, Miss SelfridgeCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

“Really comfortable, but not a good choice for a strenuous workout.”