I fear that I may be asking too much of the humble legging. I want them to be comfortable enough that I can wear them all day, and I desperately want them to not slip down while I am exercising. You know when you are in downward dog and notice your leggings have gone from high-wasited to low rise? It’s a maddening phenomenon so I decided to do research to see if the perfect leggings I have in my head actually exist. Over the past few months I have tried countless leggings, kissed many frogs, and have now procured a solid collection of leggings I love and wear often. So since I have several pairs that are regularly in rotation, I figured I would review them in case anyone out there is looking for solid everyday leggings that won’t slip down. Full transparency: I am a size 12/14 which I think informs how I reviewed them (AKA I am curvy so I want leggings that are high-waisted and hug my curves). Shall we begin?
Price: $98
Size Range: XXS-XXL
Size worn/True to Size? L/Yes
Comfort score: 9.5
Will they slip down during a workout? Yes.
Verdict: When I first put these on my body I never wanted to take them off. I was really rooting for these but due to the fabric being so lightweight and stretchy, they will easily slip down. I wore them on a walk recently and literally had to pull them up every few steps which really bummed me out. I still wear them often though, because the fabric is so buttery and comfortable. They are really cozy lifestyle leggings but I think I am going to try their Evolve legging next to see if they hold their integrity longer.
Alo 7/8 High Waist Airbrush Leggings
Price: $98
Size Range: XXS-L
Size worn/True to size? L/Yes
Comfort score: 8
Will they slip down during a workout? It depends.
Verdict: These are GREAT. They are extremely high-waisted and they have a nice, thick material that feels good and keeps you feeling tucked in and supported. Immediately after a wash, they are perfect and will stay up. After a day of wearing them though, they will lose their integrity and if I wear them multiple times, I do find myself pulling them up a lot. That said, I find myself wanting to wear these for workouts more than most of my other leggings because of the thick, supportive fabric and high waist. I have to knock points for them not being very size-inclusive, though.
Alo Ribbed High Waist 7/8 Blissful Leggings
Price: $98
Size Range: XXS-L
Comfort score: 8.5
Size worn/True to size? L/Yes
Will they slip down during a workout? No (but there’s a catch).
Verdict: I LOVE these. They are more of a lounging legging because they are made from ribbed cotton material but the elastic waistband makes it so they don’t slip down at all. However, since the fabric is not a performance material, these are not really made to work out in and I think if you sweat in them, sweat marks might show. These are amazing for walks and light yoga and I find myself wishing I had more pairs all the time! (But again, really bummed Alo doesn’t offer more inclusive sizing – I wear a size L and thankfully they have a lot of stretch).
Lululemon Fast and Free High-Rise Tight 25″
Price: $128
Size Range: 0-20
Size worn/True to size? 12/14 / Sort of
Comfort score: 6
Will they slip down during a workout? It depends.
Verdict: When I was expressing my legging woes to the team, Mal suggested I try these. They are her favorite and I can see why they are so popular. However, I am really really not a fan of thin “tech” fabric because I find it uncomfortable and less supportive. Also, I don’t think these are high-waisted enough for curvy body types like myself (I tried sizes 12-16 and none fit me correctly). I spent about an hour in the dressing room trying on different sizes and squatting/walking around to see if they would slip down and for me, they would. I didn’t end up buying them because they truthfully did not feel good on me. I talked to other people who have these though and they don’t feel like they slip down at all (it’s possible I am in between sizes OR these are not the best for curves).
Lululemon Align™ High-Rise Pant 28″
Price: $98
Size Range: 0-20
Comfort score: 6
Size worn/True to size? 12/14 / Sort of
Will they slip down during a workout? It depends.
Verdict: I feel very similar about these as the ‘Fast and Free’ leggings above. I think they could be more high-waisted and they did slip down on me (and gave me an unfortunate camel toe). I personally prefer a thicker more supportive fabric but again, I think the slipping down conundrum is due to having curves. Full disclosure: I bought these online and ended up returning them.
Nike Women’s Gentle-Support High-Waisted 7/8 Leggings
Price: $100
Size Range: XXS-XXL
Size worn/True to size? L/Yes
Comfort score: 7.5
Will they slip down during a workout? Yes.
Verdict: I have had these for years and love how high-waisted they are. The fabric is a thin performance material that is soft and comfortable, but because of the thin material, the top will often roll down during a workout. I love how comfortable they are though and will wear them on walks with no issues.
TnaBUTTER™ Atmosphere Super Hi-Rise Legging
Price: $68
Size Range: XXS-XXL
Comfort score: 8.5
Size worn/True to size? L/Yes
Will they slip down during a workout? It depends.
Verdict: I really love these. They are great quality for the price and so comfortable that you sometimes forget you are wearing pants at all. The fabric is thin but so soft and the thick waistband makes you feel very supported. They are also extremely high-waisted which I love. When I got them I was impressed with how well they stayed up, but after a while they started to slip down more and more (a common thing that happens with most leggings). Overall these are great for light workouts but I love them for everyday wear.
TnaLIFE™ Cheeky Hi-Rise Legging
Price: $68
Size Range: XXS-XXL
Comfort score: 8.5
Size worn/True to size? L/Yes
Will they slip down during a workout? It depends.
Verdict: Similar to the pair above, these are great when you first put them on after a wash. They are extremely high-waisted which I love so there is room for them to slip down a bit without it being annoying.
Gymshark Flex High Waisted Leggings
Price: $50
Size Range: XS-XXL
Comfort score: 6
Size worn/True to size? L/Yes
Will they slip down during a vigorous workout? No.
Verdict: As the name suggests, these are built for the gym. These are going to stay put for an entire workout, full stop. They have a thick waistband that compresses your waist and makes you feel super supported. They are not my favorite because I don’t love the look of them (I have them in grey but would prefer them in black) but as far as not slipping down, these are a clear winner.
That’s all from me! I hope this helped anyone who needed it and PLEASE drop your legging recommendations down below. Thanks for stopping by and happy Saturday! xx
Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: My Winter Workout Gear – What I’m Wearing And Loving Both Indoors And Out When It’s Chilly (And Even Freezing)
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