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15 best plus size yoga pants for every type of yoga session
For morning stretches to Vinyasa yoga 🙏
Plus size yoga pants and yoga leggings are an essential fitness must-have to complete any gym wardrobe. Thankfully, quality plus-size activewear is no longer as difficult to find as it used to be but yet, picking the right pair of gym leggings can be a challenge up there with actually waking up for that 6am sunrise yoga session you booked.
From a high rise waist to decent stretch, a good pair of yoga pants will become the core piece of kit that underpin finding your flow on the yoga mat just as they do your daily walks, morning errands or simply, those cosy nights in in front of the TV. Comfort and support is key, avoiding any sagging around the waistband and hips or bunching at the ankles, because let's face it leggings that ride and shift during downward dog is not for us.
Enter the WH plus size yoga pants edit to make the search just that bit easier. And if you're wondering what the difference between yoga pants and yoga leggings are, don't worry, we've had the same thought. The terms can be pretty interchangeable, but in some cases yoga pants can specifically refer to more billowy styles, in thicker materials compared to the classic technical yoga leggings which fit tight, in a stretchier, moisture-wicking fabric.
No matter what style suits you and your practice, whether it's relaxing and recharging with Yin yoga or sweating it out in intense power yoga sessions, we've rounded up 15 editor-approved plus size yoga pants and yoga leggings that will motivate you on the mat.
adidas Yoga Studio 7/8 Tights (Plus Size)
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Pros
- Matching set
Cons
Made to feel like a second-skin in adidas' cosy 'adisoft' fabric - that uses 60% recycled materials, fyi - these high waisted leggings have a secure hug-like fit which supports your body as you move in and out of pose. The grey-blue colour is dreamy and you can complete the set with the matching yoga studio bra.
Pros
- Innovative sweat-wicking technology
Cons
A great pair of black leggings are a classic workout wardrobe must-have. Specifically designed to see you through every stretch, the Nike Dri-FIT tech is all about moving sweat away from the body so it evaporates faster. Phew. The high waist also has a subtle v shape at the back to highlight the curves of the body, plus offers suitable coverage, so basically, you can bend and move with confidence in these babies all day long.
Skechers Goflex High Waisted 7/8 Legging
Um, how much do we love the deep purple shade of these high waisted beauties? A pop of colour is the best morning motivator. Skechers' Goflex moisture-wicking will take care of any overheating during your daily yoga sessions and they have chafe-free seams too, which is essential for those slightly challenging poses.
Pros
- Gentle compression fit
Cons
Passing the squat test (yess) Nike's luxe yoga shorts are non-sheer and have a luxurious, buttery soft to touch fabric, that offers gentle compression. Whilst offering confident coverage, the material is thinner and lighter and super stretchy. An ideal choice for warmer days in the studio.
Puma Studio Your Move AOP Tight
Puma's AOP leggings (that stands for all over print, fyi. Who knew?) have a cute brushstroke pattern that makes for a stylish addition to your gym wardrobe. Designed for the yoga studio, the high waist fits nice and snug so no bunching or shifting as you transition from pose to pose.
Nike Yoga Curve Dri-FIT Leggings - Rust
Pros
- Innovative sweat-wicking technology
Cons
As Nike's Dri-FIT leggings are such a signature style and a god send in the yoga studio, we wouldn't blame you for wanting to stock up. They come in a bunch of cute shades, and we've found this rust pair on sale at Very for under half the price. The secure fit wide waistband sits super high rise giving you full freedom of movement as you stretch across the yoga mat.
Pros
- Hidden waistband pocket
Cons
From stretches to inversions, H&M's sports tights are a popular choice to hit the yoga studio in. They sell out quick, with updated versions in new shades and patterns added to the roster along with the signature black style. The sports tights have a high rise and sneaky waistband pocket hidden inside. They're made from fast-drying fabric and are basically an all-round staple pair, all for under £20. Yes, H&M.
Fabletics Oasis High-Waisted Capri
Pros
- Multiple colour options
Cons
Great colour. Great leggings. In buttery soft 'PureLuxe' fabric Fabletics' Oasis style have plenty of shades and patterns to choose from if this lilac colourway doesn't take your fancy. They are both chafe resistant and offer moisture wicking, plus four way stretch, so you really can't go wrong investing in these for your weekly classes.
adidas Formotion Sculpt Two-Tone Tights (Plus Size)
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Pros
- Recycled materials
Cons
The two-tone panel design on these adidas beauties does more than just look good. The supportive compression zones target your muscles for a locked-in feel. They also have an ultra high-rise waist, so you really wont have any distractions from sagging or bunching when you bend and stretch. For those of us who prefer a tight, secure fit, these seamless pair were made for you.
Fabletics High-Waisted Oasis Crossover 7/8 Leggings
Fabletics really are ahead of the game when it comes to beautiful and bright, colourful leggings. In their softest PureLuxe fabric the Oasis style is designed for the studio. These striking orange pair offer all the same great features as the lilac pair in the previous slide, but updated with a crossover waist band for increased support and cute aesthetic. *Adds to cart*.
A grey marl screams cosy and comfortable to us. Ideal for the yoga studio - as well as lounging - these curve yoga leggings from ASOS' resident fitness brand are made from a soft and stretchy jersey material with contrast seams and an ultra high rise for great coverage confidence.
South Beach Plus yoga split hem leggings in black
Beachwear brand South Beach cater to all your holiday needs with bikinis and coverups a plenty, but they're also here to enhance our gym wardrobes with activewear that embodies that same relaxed spirit. Check out these yoga pants with split flare hem and high rise waist, in a stretchy lightweight fabric they are giving us all the perfect zen vibes.
Fabletics Oasis High-Waisted Shorts 6
Whether it's daily yoga sessions in the park during the summer or if intensity workouts like hot yoga are more your speed, Fabletics' high waisted shorts will work a treat. They have them in a bunch of great shades, ofc, but we're really into this chocolatey brown hue. Anyone else getting a SKIMS vibe?
Modibodi 7/8 Recycled Active Legging
Pros
- Stain and odour resistant
Cons
Not only are these planet friendly leggings made out of a recycled moisture-wicking fabric, ideal for getting your sweat on, but they also feature period masters Modibodi's innovative tech with an built-in gusset - invisible from the outside, dw - which is super absorbent, stain and odour resistant and leak-proof. Leaving us with a pads and tampon free workout session. Amen.
Yours CURVE Khaki Green Yoga Pants
If you prefer a billowy fit during your yoga practice, compared to the technical leggings styles that feature a compression fit, these yoga pants are it. Featuring a looser, relaxed fit, you can also throw them on post session to unwind.
Sophie Leen is the Bookings Editor for Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK. She specialises in creating fashion and shopping content across both digital and print platforms, as well as producing all of our fashion editorial photoshoots, which have included our digital cover with Olly Alexander and our curve influencer’s letter to the high street story. Sophie also looks after our Try Before You Train franchise where our team have tested and reviewed over 100 gymwear items.
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