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The Best Leggings for Lounging, Working Out and Yoga

By Julie Vadnal, Amy Lee‍ 11:17 AM PST, December 4, 2020

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We all know that most leggings are technically made for fitness activities like yoga, working out and running. But with luxe materials and eye-catching patterns, they also make a serious style statement.

During this time of quarantine and minimizing social gatherings, you can't deny that leggings have become more of a mainstay than ever. With that in mind, we have gathered a hot list of the best leggings to wear whether you're dressing up or dressing down.

Thankfully, there is a large range of leggings suited for every type of personal style -- whether you want a dressier, edgier faux leather option, a performance pant that'll keep up with you during high-intensity workouts or a cozy, colorful design to wear around the house. No matter the style, we can guarantee the leggings below are comfy and chic.

Shop ET Style’s top picks of the best leggings for yoga, working out or just plain lounging around.

Active Faux Leather Leggings

Forever 21

Active Faux Leather Leggings

Forever 21

These Forever 21 Active Faux Leather Leggings are functional for yoga, the gym or working out AND look great if you are just chilling at home or out with friends.

Live In High Waist Leggings

Zella

Nordstrom

Live In High Waist Leggings

Zella

Get workout ready with these stretchy figure-hugging leggings, featuring a fitted no-slip waist band.

Restore Soft Pocket Lounge Leggings

Zella

Nordstrom

Restore Soft Pocket Lounge Leggings

Zella

These lounge leggings from Zella are sure to be your new favorite pair of comfy pants, and they even have pockets!

Faux Leather Leggings

Aqua

Bloomingdale's

Faux Leather Leggings

Aqua

These Aqua Faux Leather Leggings are a 100% Bloomingdale's exclusive. These leggings come in four colors: patent black, black, dark brown and medium brown.

REGULARLY $68

Dress Pant Yoga Pants

Betabrand

Dress Pant Yoga Pants

Betabrand

These slim-fitting pants are totally work-appropriate, but they also feel so stretchy and comfy that you can do a few restorative yoga poses when you need to fight the 2 p.m. slump.

REGULARLY $68

Plus Size Ponte Leggings with Faux Leather Detail

Eloquii Elements

Walmart

Plus Size Ponte Leggings with Faux Leather Detail

Eloquii Elements

Staple black leggings with edgy faux leather details. These Eloquii Element Plus Size Ponte Leggings also comes in Olive Green.

REGULARLY $30

Camo Faux Leather Leggings

Spanx

Nordstrom

Camo Faux Leather Leggings

Spanx

These Spanx Camo Faux Leather Leggings are super sleek and right on trend.

SportSupport Hipster Cuff Contour Support Maternity/Postpartum Leggings

BLANQI

Nordstrom

SportSupport Hipster Cuff Contour Support Maternity/Postpartum Leggings

BLANQI

These BLANQI SportSupport Hipster Cuff Contour Support Maternity/Postpartum Leggings target the midsection for support for your underbelly.

Gloria Skimmer Cotton Stretch Shaping Legging

Yummie

Gloria Skimmer Cotton Stretch Shaping Legging

Yummie

Though they look simple and chic, these leggings are busy: They don't stop slimming, sculpting or lifting as you go about your day.

Super Sculpt High Waisted Yoga Leggings

Sweaty Betty

Super Sculpt High Waisted Yoga Leggings

Sweaty Betty

These rib-grazing leggings won’t budge, even during your most intense treadmill sprint or barre class. Plus, there’s a nifty side pocket for you to store your phone and ID.

High-Waisted Elevate Powersoft 7/8-Length Side-Pocket Leggings

Old Navy

High-Waisted Elevate Powersoft 7/8-Length Side-Pocket Leggings

Old Navy

More than 2,600 people have given these leggings a five-star review, and we are not surprised. Between the supremely soft fabric, the sculpting action, the handy pockets and the affordable price, what's not to love?

Faux Leather Leggings

Spanx

Nordstrom

Faux Leather Leggings

Spanx

Expect a steady stream of compliments wherever you wear these waist-smoothing, butt-lifting magical pants. Rock them with a vintage tee on your day off or at a concert; when paired with a crisp white button-down, they’re automatically ready for a day of power meetings.

Booty Boost Active 7/8 Leggings

Spanx

Nordstrom

Booty Boost Active 7/8 Leggings

Spanx

With a celebrity fan following that includes Jennifer Garner, Kourtney Kardashian, Reese Witherspoon, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Jessica Alba, the apparel giant has a reputation for the best in shape wear, leggings and a ton of other must-have items like the Booty Boost active leggings which have become a favorite among the stars.

Wunder Under High-Rise Tight 28" Full-On Luxtreme

Lululemon

Wunder Under High-Rise Tight 28" Full-On Luxtreme

Lululemon

The OG Lulu leggings, shown here in the sweat-wicking Luxtreme fabric, are super versatile. Wear them to spin class or kickboxing and then on all your Saturday errands afterward.

Miracle Flawless Moto Legging

Eloquii

Miracle Flawless Moto Legging

Eloquii

With their heavy fabric (no visible undies here!) and with faux leather panels, these leggings give off a slightly edgy vibe -- especially when paired with an oversized denim jacket.

Active Tie-Dye Leggings

Forever 21

Active Tie-Dye Leggings

Forever 21

These Forever 21 Active Tie-Dye Leggings are stretch knit leggings with a high waist and ribbed waistband.

REGULARLY $14.99

Good Karma Tie-Dye Leggings

Free People

Good Karma Tie-Dye Leggings

Free People

These Free People Good Karma Tie-Dye Leggings come in ten different tie dye colors.

High Waist Ponte Leggings

Halogen

Nordstrom

High Waist Ponte Leggings

Halogen

Grab several pairs of these comfy, classic black leggings from Halogen.

Compressive High Rise 7/8 Leggings

Girlfriend Collective

Verishop

Compressive High Rise 7/8 Leggings

Girlfriend Collective

These stretchy high-waisted compression leggings hold you in while giving you room to move, which means they’re great for running and indoor cycling. And the fabric is made from recycled water bottles, so you'll feel just as good as you look in these.

Every.Wear 7/8 Active Leggings

Spanx