Though they’re absolutely seasonless (i.e. you can wear them whenever), the best leggings are something I add to my to-buy list every autumn. Whether I’m off to the gym, on a coffee run, working from home or ticking errands off, they’re the one item I know I can throw on and feel comfy in, but also look polished.
Jeans trends may come and go, and the width of your trousers might vary from one day to the next, but a pair of the best leggings is something we’re always guaranteed to need. In fact, of all the capsule wardrobe pieces you rely so regularly on (read: T-shirts, blazers, dresses and so on), black leggings for women are the true MVPs.
So, while you might have a hard-to-open drawer already stuffed full of various styles – from flared leggings to fleece-lined leggings and gym leggings – yes, you could always do with another pair (or several).
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Best black leggings, according to editors:
It’s no one’s surprise that black leggings remain an everyday-wear favourite among celebs and influencers, too, from Jennifer Lopez to Gigi Hadid. Even a scroll through Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s feed will act as evidence. After all, celebs are just like us — they love comfy clothing as much as we do. The only issue? There are too many black leggings at every price point to comb through, especially if you’re shopping online and can’t do a squat test for yourself. So we’ve done it for you.
How we test the best black leggings
GLAMOUR staffers are passionate about the leggings they never take off. Whether you prioritise material (buttery-soft and not see-through) or coverage (be it cropped, 7/8, or full-length), we have thoughts on exactly which pairs are worth your coin, as a result of the thorough testing you’ll see pictured above. (And yes, there are plenty of Amazon leggings to choose from).
When we were testing the best leggings, we loved pairs that felt high-waisted and supportive, stretchy and buttery-soft against our skin. We washed them, and ensured they didn’t fall apart at anything over 30 degrees – and we lounged in them, to check they’d be comfy while binge-watching Netflix. Tough job, but someone’s got to do it.
From dreamy activewear yoga pants/yoga leggings to the best maternity leggings, thermal leggings, full-length leggings, and pocket leggings, these are the best black leggings we’ve worn, tested, and loved — and always keep nearby. Read more about how we test here.
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