After months of seeing the same brand pop up again and again on Instagram, I finally caved.

Everyone from fitness influencers to lifestyle creators seemed to be wearing the same sleek sweatpants and cropped sweatshirt set. I wanted in.

I didn't just stumble upon it - I made a special trip to the store just to try it on. The influencers had done their job: I already felt like I needed it.

At first, it lived up to the hype. The fabric was buttery soft, and I found myself reaching for it constantly.

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But after one wash, the magic faded. The softness disappeared, replaced by an average feel that left me a little disappointed. I still wear the set because it's cute (and let's be honest, I paid a premium for it), but i

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