Body Positive Experts Love These Plus-Size Leggings for Women
Body Positive Experts Love These Plus-Size Leggings for Women
Searching for leggings can be a not-so-fun process, but if there's one thing we know, it's that your workout tights have everything to do with how you feel in them. You want to feel comfortable, not constricted. And you want your pick of patterns, colors, and styles that compliment your curves. Is that too much to ask? Thankfully, more and more retailers are coming up with beautiful designs leading to the best plus-size leggings specifically for women of all sizes.
Whether you're going for a run or practicing yoga, Sarah Taylor, a personal trainer and owner of a virtual plus-size gym, tells Prevention.com that your leggings should feel great, no matter what you're doing. "When you feel comfortable in your gear, it makes working out that much more enjoyable," she says. "The other benefit of finding leggings that fit you just right is that it makes you feel empowered and strong."
What's the squat test?
The squat test has two components that are crucial to finding the right pair of leggings, says Taylor. When you squat or bend down, ask yourself: Does the waistband stay in place? (The answer should be yes.) And can you see through the material? (The answer should be a definite no.)
Next, let's talk about material and fit
Not only should plus-size leggings feel good, but Dianne Bondy, a yoga teacher and founder of Yoga For All, says they need to be supportive. It's why she's a big fan of tights with compression. "My personal preference is to feel support and not be pinched," she says. "Compression fit leggings stay in place when I am moving."
Another key feature? Leggings with a high-waisted design, says Jessamyn Stanley, a yoga teacher and founder of The Underbelly. She explains that the difference between tights that stay put and ones that roll down stems from where they hit your waist. That added security is a godsend when you're moving from a downward-facing dog to a child's pose.
Ready to find the right pair? Ahead, check out the best plus-size leggings to shop, stat.
Shop these plus-size leggings from brands like Adidas, Lululemon, and Athleta that are designed with curvy women in mind.
