9 Best Leggings That Seamlessly Go From Workouts to Coffee Dates

Perhaps the hardest-working pants in our wardrobes are actually a good pair of leggings—trust us, we ask a lot of women who go to bat for their favorites. They need to hold up through whatever the day may bring you, whether that’s sweaty workouts, long travel days, errand-running, or lounging, all without rolling down, digging in, or showing visible panty lines. Of course, the right pair depends on how you plan to wear them. To find the ones worth your dollar, Glamour editors collectively tested more than 50 pairs, evaluating them for durability, opacity, fit, comfort, and design. Below, find our top women’s leggings, including lightweight, breathable yoga leggings, hardworking pairs for running and Pilates, and compressive styles with tummy control and butt-lifting effects.

• Best Overall: Lululemon Align High-Rise Pants, $98
• Best for Everyday Comfort: Colorfulkoala Buttery-Soft High-Waist Yoga Pants, $22
• Best for Yoga: Beyond Yoga Spacedye Caught In The Midi High Waisted Legging, $59
• Best for Lounging: Vuori AllTheFeels Leggings, $110
• Best for Tummy Control: Spanx SpanxShape Booty Boost Side Pocket Leggings, $110

Best Overall: Lululemon Align High-Rise Pants with Pockets

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Lululemon Align High-Rise Pants with Pockets (28-inch)

$128

Lululemon

What we love: These were perhaps the most versatile leggings we tested. “I wear these Lululemon leggings more than any other pants in my closet because they’re that amazing,” says certified personal trainer and Glamour contributor Jenny McCoy. “Even after 50-plus washes, the fabric still feels heavenly against my skin, and the waistband is comfortable yet supportive.” She wore them throughout pregnancy and postpartum, noting that the stretchy fabric retained its shape through major body changes. They’re my trusted companions for work-from-home life, running errands, Pilates, and gentle workouts like yoga, stretching, walking, and hiking.” Available in three inseam lengths, they hold up impressively well over time, stay put without digging in, have two side pockets, and a hidden waistband pocket that fits credit cards.

Best for Everyday Comfort: Colorfulkoala Buttery-Soft High-Waist Yoga Pants

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Colorfulkoala Buttery-Soft High-Waist Yoga Pants

$22

Amazon

What we love: These top-rated Amazon leggings are known as a Lululemon dupe—and we found them to be deserving of that. “These offer pretty much everything I need in everyday leggings: They’re soft but not see-through, stay put, have pockets that fit my phone, and are affordable,” says Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs. “They have enough compression that I don’t want to wear them to bed, and are less sweat-wicking than other pairs I tried, but overall, they’re a great basic pick that feels indistinguishable from many pricier pairs (and come in a ton of colors, if you’re tired of black leggings).”

Best for Lounging: Vuori AllTheFeels Leggings

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Vuori AllTheFeels Leggings

$110

Vuori

What we love: For a pair of leggings that fit seamlessly with your day—whether you have a sweaty yoga class or couch movie marathon planned—consider Vuori’s best-selling leggings. “In a world of leggings that call themselves buttery soft, these really were the softest ones I tested,” says Griggs. “Unlike other pairs of leggings designed for low-intensity activity, these aren’t too sheer, and I never worried about my underwear showing through them. I wore them to yoga, but then wound up napping in them too.” The fabric feels cool, smooth, and flexible against the skin while still offering the slightest hint of compression.

Best for Yoga: Beyond Yoga Spacedye Caught In The Midi High-Waisted Legging

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Beyond Yoga Spacedye Caught In The Midi High Waisted Legging

$83 (16% off)

Beyond Yoga

What we love: Five Glamour editors tested these ultra-soft Beyond Yoga Spacedye leggings and loved them for flows and stretching thanks to their flexible, barely-there feel, and smooth, supportive fit. The fabric stretches easily through flows and floor poses without digging in or needing constant adjusting, while still remaining opaque during movement. “The thing that sets Beyond Yoga apart is the fabric, which feels like it’s hugging you,” says Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle. “The material is soft, the lightweight compression never digs yet still holds you in, and they’re versatile enough for workouts or lounging at home.” Testers also appreciated the wide waistband, the fact that the yoga leggings maintained their softness after repeated wear and washes, and the wide offerings of vivid colorways.

Best for Low-Impact Workouts: Free People Movement Never Better 7/8-Length Leggings

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FP Movement Never Better 7/8-Length Leggings

$98

Free People

What we love: These lightweight leggings have an especially soft, barely-there feel that makes them easy to wear for everything from yoga to lounging at home. “I’ve owned Free People 7/8 Never Better leggings for years, and they’re some of my favorites,” says Griggs. “These feel instantly familiar—they’re made from the same ultra-soft, stretchy material that makes me almost forget I’m wearing pants at all. That second-skin feeling took a bit of getting used to at first, but now I love it because it’s so seamless.” They move comfortably with the body and stay put without constant adjusting, though the thinner fabric means they’re better suited to lower-impact workouts and everyday wear than intense gym sessions.

Best for Pilates: Alo Yoga 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings

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Alo Yoga 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings

$93 (31% off)

Alo Yoga

What we love: Alo’s viral high-waisted leggings are known for their all-around appeal—substantial and compressive enough for the gym or runs yet stretchy enough to ease into a pigeon pose, with a slippery texture to them. Glamour contributor Stephanie McNeal wears them to Pilates. “Alo’s leggings feel like an elevated product—they are thick and structured while still comfortable, and they hold up under multiple washings (not as common as you’d think!). I like that you can wear these for any workout, travel, or just hanging around the house, too.”

Best for Tummy Control: Spanx SpanxShape Booty Boost Side Pocket Leggings

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Spanx SpanxShape Booty Boost Side Pocket Leggings

$110

Spanx

$110

Nordstrom

What we love: These tummy control leggings from shapewear brand Spanx offer smooth sculpting and butt lifting with a wide, contoured waistband and silky four-way stretch fabric that’s breathable and flexible. “I’ve never encountered leggings that made my backside so shapely,” says Griggs. “They give strong tummy control and are made of a silky, high-quality material that’s sturdy enough that I can wear them as pants. I also found them completely squat-proof, with side pockets roomy enough for my phone. I only wish they were a tad longer. Still, I can’t fault them for making me feel sucked in.”

Best Flared: Sunzel Flare Leggings

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Sunzel Flare Leggings Crossover Yoga Pants

$30 (6% off)

Amazon

What we love: These flared leggings create a longer, leaner-looking leg line, while its crossover waistband lightly smooths the stomach. With its range of inseams from 28 to 34 inches, it’s a good pair for petite and tall people alike. “They fall perfectly below my ankle without sweeping the floor—I can wear them with flat sneakers without worrying about them getting caught,” says Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary, who is 5’1” and likes to dress them up for an evening out. Soft and comfortable with a more substantial feel than you’d expect at this price, they come in more than 30 colors and plus sizing up to 2XL.

Best Fleece-Lined: Crz Yoga Fleece-Lined Leggings

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CRZ Yoga Thermal Fleece Lined Leggings

$32

Amazon

What we love: If you run cold, these fleece-lined leggings add a layer of warmth to your legs. The brushed interior traps heat without adding too much bulk. “I’ve probably put them in the wash about 25 times since I got them a few months ago, and there hasn’t been a pill in sight,” says Kilkeary. She also loves that they stay put without slipping down and have kept her warm through frigid and winter-to-spring transitional days alike.