7 Best Leggings for Yoga, According to Actual Instructors

Best Flared: Offline by Aerie Real Me High-Waisted Crossover Flare Leggings

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Offline by Aerie Real Me High-Waisted Crossover Flare Leggings

Pros: Three lengths; cute flared hems
Cons: No pockets

In the market for legit yoga pants? You can’t do much better than Aerie’s exceedingly popular flared leggings, which come highly recommended by three separate Glamour staffers: Leilani McQuay, Monique Wilson, and Yanise Cabrera. The gist? They’re seriously stretchy and offer just the right light compression at the extra-high crossover waistband, while the cute colors and not-too-intense flares work well for yoga classes followed by matcha runs. (Many thousands of five-star reviews only confirm this feedback.)

Sizes: XXS–XXL in regular, long, and short / Colors: 9 options / Material: 88% nylon, 12% elastane

Best Colors: Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings

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Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings

Pros: Trendy colors; supportive fit
Cons: Limited sizing

Phyllicia Bonanno, cofounder of the Sisters of Yoga Collective and a Pilates and yoga teacher, gravitates to these best-selling Alo leggings. “They literally feel like a second skin with the way they conform to your body’s curves,” she says. “Plus, they have a slight sheen to them that gives off a superluxe look.” Glamour contributor and yoga fanatic Leilani McQuay agrees: “After washing them over a dozen times, they haven’t faded at all—there’s just a little peeling on the top of my thighs, but it’s not enough for me to want to replace them yet. What I love most about them is how high-waisted they are; they really hold in your belly and support your figure. The material is supersoft, and I’ve worn them for both hot yoga and running with no issues—they hold up great.”

Sizes: XXS–XL / Colors: 21 options / Material: 82% polyester, 18% elastane

Best Without Compression: Vuori Clean Elevation Leggings

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Vuori Clean Elevation Leggings

Pros: Soft, suedelike feel; very light compression; three inseams
Cons: Limited colors

Vuori’s popular leggings have become a viral hit in recent years, and this extra-soft pair is especially well-suited for the yoga-to-brunch crowd. “They are soft, not shiny, which I find warmer, and they are high-waisted but very stretchy—not compressive,” says Madison Flager, associate commerce director at Condé Nast Traveler. “I carry weight in my lower belly, so anything that digs in just rolls down or is so uncomfy.”

Sizes: XXS–XXL / Colors: 5 options / Material: 87% recycled polyester, 13% elastane