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How Should Leggings Fit? How Should Leggings Fit?
12
Oct
Everyone needs a perfect pair of leggings (or five) in their wardrobe. Whether it’s for working out at the gym, yoga classes or comfy, casual every day wear, they’re simply an essential part of every modern woman’s wardrobe.
But how do you choose the pair that’s best for you? Here’s your guide to choosing the perfect fit of leggings, for cute looks and for workouts. Because once you have the perfect fitting pair of leggings in your closet, you won’t want to wear anything else…
How tight should leggings be?
So, you want your leggings to fit your body snugly - but you don’t want them so tight that you can’t breathe. But how tight is too tight? The perfect fitting leggings will feel like a second skin - feeling tight around your calves, thighs and butt, but not so tight that you are aware of it. Remember, more than anything, they should be comfortable. If they’re cutting off your circulation, they’re not the right size for you.
Check the waistband
How does the waistband of your leggings sit on your stomach? The perfect fitting pair of leggings won’t cut into your skin, but will sit flat on it. Again, think: second skin. If the leggings are cutting into your belly, giving an ‘muffin top’ appearance, you’d probably be better off sizing up. High waisted styles are also an ideal solution to this in being most flattering and comfortable in their design, as they have the effect of sucking everything in, with the waistband placed at the smallest part of your waist, rather than cutting into the wider part of your hips.
If your leggings aren’t tight, size down
Look for bagginess at the knees, butt and at the crotch. If there is excessive fabric around these areas, you’ll want to go down a size to achieve a tighter, better fit.
Everyone needs a perfect pair of leggings (or five) in their wardrobe. Whether it’s for working out at the gym, yoga classes or comfy, casual every day wear, they’re simply an essential part of every modern woman’s wardrobe.
But how do you choose the pair that’s best for you? Here’s your guide to choosing the perfect fit of leggings, for cute looks and for workouts. Because once you have the perfect fitting pair of leggings in your closet, you won’t want to wear anything else…
How tight should leggings be?
So, you want your leggings to fit your body snugly - but you don’t want them so tight that you can’t breathe. But how tight is too tight? The perfect fitting leggings will feel like a second skin - feeling tight around your calves, thighs and butt, but not so tight that you are aware of it. Remember, more than anything, they should be comfortable. If they’re cutting off your circulation, they’re not the right size for you.
Check the waistband
How does the waistband of your leggings sit on your stomach? The perfect fitting pair of leggings won’t cut into your skin, but will sit flat on it. Again, think: second skin. If the leggings are cutting into your belly, giving an ‘muffin top’ appearance, you’d probably be better off sizing up. High waisted styles are also an ideal solution to this in being most flattering and comfortable in their design, as they have the effect of sucking everything in, with the waistband placed at the smallest part of your waist, rather than cutting into the wider part of your hips.
If your leggings aren’t tight, size down
Look for bagginess at the knees, butt and at the crotch. If there is excessive fabric around these areas, you’ll want to go down a size to achieve a tighter, better fit.
