The Best Plus Size Leggings

Girlfriend Collective offers the widest size run in our data, XXS to 6XL, and it applies it to a core legging, not an afterthought. You get three inseams (23.75, 28 and 31 inches), a high rise and smoothing, supportive compression. The brand says the fabric is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified recycled fabric.

On paper it suits lifting, HIIT, running and everyday wear. The brand's pocket version claims squat-proof coverage, and reviewers generally report good coverage here too, although this page makes no claim.

The trade-offs: it lists at about $108, there are no pockets, and some recent reviews criticize fit and fabric consistency. Returns are 30 days from ship date, with a $7 shipping and restocking fee on refunds.

Skip it if you want pockets or a soft, loose feel. The brand's own words are that it makes activewear from recycled materials, and we cannot verify that. See the full review.

The Elation is the pick if you want a soft, buttery feel in extended sizes. Sizes run XXS to 3X, and the inseam comes in Petite 25, Regular/Plus 27 and Tall 30 inches, so you do not have to trade length for size. The Powervita fabric (75% nylon, 25% Lycra) has a three-layer waistband that is described as unpinchable, plus a small back drop-in pocket.

At about $89 at full price, it is also one of the lower-priced options here, and the page showed a lower sale price when we checked. The page rating was 4.66 from about 11,500 ratings.

The trade-offs: compression is moderate, so it is not a training legging, and the back pocket is small. Owners suggest checking lighter colors for coverage.

Skip it if you want firm compression or a big pocket. Athleta also has a 30-day Give-It-A-Workout guarantee. Read the Elation review.

This is the extended-size answer to the pocket question. It runs XXS to 6XL, with an ultra-high rise (10.25 inches in size S) and two deep side pockets the brand sizes for most phones. The brand also states squat-proof and sheer-proof coverage, which are manufacturer claims.

It comes in 23.75, 28 and 31 inch inseams, so tall and petite shoppers are covered too.

The trade-offs: about $118 at full price, a snug first-wear feel, and a recent review saying compression felt weaker and the legging slid on a run. The page also marks this style final sale, so double-check your size. The brand says it runs true to size and suggests sizing down for more compression.

Skip it if you want a soft, light fabric or a lower price. See our pocket leggings list for other options, or read the full review.

For lifting and HIIT, the Fabletics PowerHold is a compressive, stay-put option with sizes up to 4X (OSFM, XXS to XXL-1X, and 2X to 4X). It has 7/8, Regular and Tall lengths, a power-mesh lined waistband, four-way stretch and UPF protection. The fabric is 88% polyester, 12% elastane.

The product copy says the waistband stays put through squats. It makes no opacity claim, although owners often call it squat-friendly in core colors.

The trade-offs: there are no pockets, and Fabletics' membership model adds complexity. The non-member price is about $84.95, and the VIP price on the page was far lower under a limited-time offer. The non-member return window is not stated on the membership page, so check before you order.

Skip it if you want to avoid memberships or need pockets. Read the PowerHold review.

At about $32, the CRZ Yoga Butterluxe is the cheapest plus-size option here. CRZ sells the plus version in a separate listing, 1X to 4X, in a buttery fabric (81% nylon, 19% Lycra) that reviewers often compare to the Lululemon Align. The page shows 25 colors.

It suits yoga, Pilates and lounging, and it is a low-risk way to test whether you like the buttery feel before spending more.

The trade-offs are durability and opacity. Owners report the thin fabric can pill and show through in light colors, and reviewers say it is less durable than premium pairs. There are no pockets, and CRZ states that customers pay return shipping costs, which matters on a cheap item.

Skip it if you want squat-proof coverage or long-term durability. Check that you are viewing the plus listing before you order. Our Butterluxe review has more.

Lululemon sizes run 0 to 20, which covers plus sizes, and the Wunder Train is the one to choose if you train. The Everlux fabric (77% nylon, 23% Lycra) is quick-drying and has a firmer hold than Align, with a drawcord and a hidden waistband pocket.

Owners often say it stays put in squats. Lululemon makes no squat-proof or opacity claim, so judge each color yourself.

At about $98, it is a bigger spend than the Athleta or CRZ options, though the page showed a much lower sale price when we checked. The trade-offs are a less buttery feel and a pocket that only fits small items. Only the 25 inch length is confirmed on the page.

Skip it if you want the softest fabric or a phone pocket. Lululemon gives 30 days for unworn, unwashed items with tags. See the Wunder Train review.

The Align is the most-copied soft legging, and it comes in 0 to 20 with 25, 28 and 31 inch inseams. Its Nulu fabric (80% nylon, 20% Lycra) is the benchmark for a bare, buttery feel, and it has a hidden waistband pocket.

It is a low-impact pick. Compression is light, owners report pilling and snagging with friction, and light shades can show through when stretched. The brand makes no opacity claim.

It lists at about $98, and the page flagged one sale colorway as final sale.

Skip it if you want firm hold for lifting or running, or if the price is a stretch. If you like the feel but not the cost, the CRZ above is the usual budget stand-in. Read the Align review for fit notes.