The Best Leggings (According To You!)
We asked, you answered. Here were the brands and styles that kept coming up over and over again.
Everyone is always asking us for leggings recommendations. But if you’re asking “what are the best leggings?” you’re going to get a ton of different answers. We know some people who swear by Lululemon and we know others who swear by Old Navy. Lots of people swear on leggings that fall in the middle of the price spectrum.
So we decided to ask you! A few weeks ago, we asked our Instagram followers to tell us their favorite leggings and most importantly, why they loved them so much. The responses varied, but here’s what we know for sure: If the people at Big Leggings ever stop making high waisted styles, they’re going to be in big trouble.
Below we’ve rounded up the most popular options from our community, from luxury splurges to budget dupes and everything in between. We have tried to include a number of price points as well as brands that we know are size inclusive.
Zella Live-In High Waisted Leggings, $59: Caroline’s favorite are these moisture wicking, stretchy, sculpting and machine-washable leggings from Nordstrom’s in-house line. Also a top contender, Z by Zella High Waisted Daily Leggings, the cheaper Nordstrom Rack version. (Sizes 00-20)
Lululemon Align Leggings, $98-118: Guaranteed to show up on every legging roundup for the rest of time. They’re bestsellers for a reason and devotees say they’re worth the price. Come in 3 lengths and dozens of patterns and colors. (Sizes 00-20)
Aerie Offline Real Me High Waisted Leggings, $45: Lightweight and buttery soft, these leggings are good for yoga, HIIT, aerial gymnastics, you name it. (Sizes 00-20)
Athleta Salutation Stash II, $49-98: In addition to their softness and support, these leggings are beloved for their range of sizes and phone-sized pockets! (Sizes XS - 3X)
Beyond Yoga Spacedye, $97: Devotees say that once you try Spacedye you never go back. The premium soft fabric is moisture wicking and has added UV protection. Choose from a number of styles including pockets, bike shorts and even bike shorts with pockets. (Sizes XS-4X)
Colorfulkoala Buttery Soft High Waisted Leggings, $22: These bestselling Amazon leggings are considered by many to be a dupe for Lululemon’s iconic Wunder Under at a fraction of the price. (Sizes XS-XL)
Sunzel High Waisted Leggings, $25: Another Amazon dupe! Fans recommend these as a much cheaper alternative to Lululemon Align. (Sizes XS-XL)
Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Leggings, $78: These bestselling leggings are made from recycled water bottles and come in colors you won’t find anywhere else. Extra high-rise! Compression! (Sixes XXS-6X)
Love Her Shop Leggings, $35: A more affordable compression legging created by a team of female engineers – we love to see it! Available in solids, fun prints and with pockets or not. (Sizes 0-20)
Vuori Daily Legging, $84: High-waisted, no slip and a chic drawstring make these oft-sold out and uber-popular leggings a top choice for everyday wear. Runs small, which is our chief complaint. (Sizes XS - XXL)
Old Navy Extra High Waisted Power Chill Leggings: Another really good Lululemon dupe at about a quarter of the price, these Old Navy leggings are a favorite not just for working out but for being out in the world, doing errands, grabbing coffee, or going to the club. That’s right, we will be wearing leggings to the club now. (Sizes 0-4X)