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17 Best Leggings Brands That Will Make Your Butt Look Like an 11/10

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Leggings are the one item in your closet that truly do it all. You reach for them before spin classes, biology lectures, date nights, Disney movie marathons, and beyond, which is why you have to be really selective when picking the right pair — or at least stock up on multiple pairs that serve different functions. A good set of leggings has to be flexible, durable, thick, stylish, and above all, comfortable. But even so, it's hard to find the best leggings brands that stock pairs that check every single box – your twin flame leggings, if you will.

If you're looking to add a few more sets of high-quality options on your roster, this list is a good place to start. We've compiled our top picks from the most talked-about and most highly-rated legging brands beloved by pilates fans, gym rats, influencers and editors. Keep scrolling down to get started, and get ready to take notes on the best leggings brands.

Our Top Picks

  • 1
    Align Pant 28"

    Best Overall Leggings

    Lululemon Align Pant 28"

    $98 at Lululemon
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  • 2
    Ruched Texture Leggings

    Best Viral Leggings

    CROSS1946 Ruched Texture Leggings

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  • 3
    The Perform Legging

    Best Comfy Option

    Everlane The Perform Legging

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  • 4
    Snacks 7/8 Leggings

    Best Influencer Favorite

    Outdoor Voices Snacks 7/8 Leggings

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  • 5
    Booty Boost® Active Cropped Leggings

    Best Shaping Leggings

    Spanx Booty Boost® Active Cropped Leggings

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Best Overall Leggings

Lululemon Align Pant 28"

Align Pant 28"
$98 at Lululemon$98 at skimresources.com

Understatement of the century: Lululemon makes great leggings. Even with the $$$ price tag, these babies are so worth it. Others have tried to duplicate their buttery soft fabric, but so far, no one has been able to replicate the cloud-like feel of a pair of Align Pants. Both hardcore athletes and leggings-as-pants people will find their next favorite pair at Lululemon.

Size Range0 - 20
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Best Viral Leggings

CROSS1946 Ruched Texture Leggings

Ruched Texture Leggings

These textured leggings make your butt look so good, they even have their own TikTok challenge. If you're looking for a mind-blowing booty lift in seconds, we recommend adding these to your cart ASAP.

Size RangeXS - XL
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Best Comfy Option

Everlane The Perform Legging

The Perform Legging
Now 36% Off

Everlane is known for their cult-favorite Perform Leggings. Stocked in seven different color ways, these babies have been called "the most comfortable sports legging I bought so far" by satisfied customers.

Size RangeXXS - XXXL
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Best Influencer Favorite

Outdoor Voices Snacks 7/8 Leggings

Snacks 7/8 Leggings

You've probably already seen this athleisure brand all over your Instagram feed. Influencers, celebs, and fashion editors have all been living in Outdoor Voices gear, because of the comfortable, durable quality and the photo-worthy colorways.

Size RangeXS - XL
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Best Shaping Leggings

Spanx Booty Boost® Active Cropped Leggings

Booty Boost® Active Cropped Leggings
Now 70% Off

No, Spanx doesn't only make undergarmets and shapewear, the brand also stocks a huge supply of fitness attire. Their leggings are some of my most-worn workout items, because they really know how to put the booty on display.

Size RangeXS - 3X
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Best Budget Option

Old Navy High-Waisted Elevate Powersoft 7/8-Length

High-Waisted Elevate Powersoft 7/8-Length
Now 50% Off

Almost every style of their leggings boasts a 4 star review or more thanks to their long-lasting quality and affordable price point. These particular leggings have over 16,000 reviews.

Size RangeXS - 4XL
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Best Range of Options

Fabletics Boost PowerHold® High-Waisted 7/8 Legging

Boost PowerHold® High-Waisted 7/8 Legging

When we say that Fabletics leggings have hold, we mean they have HOLD. If you like feeling super supported and secure in your leggings, this is the brand for you.

Size RangeXXS - 4X
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Best High-Waist Fit

Beyond Yoga Spacedye At Your Leisure Bootcut Pant

Spacedye At Your Leisure Bootcut Pant

The super high-rise fit makes Beyond Yoga leggings a cult favorite. Scroll through their website for crazy-stylish prints and interesting silhouettes you won't see anywhere else – just look at these bootcut leggings!

Size RangeXS - XL
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Best Statement Leggings

Beach Riot Colorblock Legging Orchid Bloom

Colorblock Legging Orchid Bloom

Beach Riot leggings have the coolest details, like fun shimmer, heart prints, and colorblock detailing. Most of their pieces have a high waisted design and flexible fabric that makes them so movable, making it the best of both the fashion and fitness worlds.

Size RangeXS - XL
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Best High-Shine Leggings

CARBON38 Legging in Takara Shine

Legging in Takara Shine

We'll let you in on a little secret hack — if you love the look of liquid leather pants but hate how restrictive they can be, you can achieve the exact same vibe with shiny leggings. Carbon38 makes a bunch of excellent options.

Size RangeXXS - XXL
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Best Criss-Cross Leggings

OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me Xtra Twist Legging

Real Me Xtra Twist Legging

People all over the Internet swear by Aerie leggings, because of their durable make and inclusive size range. Shop leggings in sizes XXS-XXL that are thick enough to withstand workouts and workouts worth of chub rub.

Size RangeXXS - XXL
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Best Trendy Training Brand

P.E. Nation World Tour Leggings in Black

World Tour Leggings in Black

P.E Nation is a fashion athletic brand but their material and structure will also totally hold up against any high-intensity gym workout.

Size RangeXXS - XXXL
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13
Best Color Options

Alo Yoga High-Waist Fast Legging

High-Waist Fast Legging
Now 40% Off

Alo comes closest to rivaling Lululemon leggings with their super-soft, lightweight fabric. Speaking from personal experience, they're comfortable enough to sleep in and thick enough that you can roll out of bed and wear them while squatting in the gym the next morning.

Size Range00 - 14
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Editor's Pick

Vuori Studio Pocket Legging

Studio Pocket Legging

The name says it all — you'll want to wear these leggings every day thanks to the no-slip, secure AF fit around your tummy. We love the 7/8 length, which is perfect for showing off your sneakers.

DimensionsXXS - XXL
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Best Sports Brand

Adidas DailyRun 7/8 Leggings

DailyRun 7/8 Leggings
Now 40% Off

Adidas has been making quality workout gear for decades and if you've never tried their leggings, it's time to change that. As a fitness brand, they've got everything from compression leggings, to mesh running tights, to lounging-around-the-house leggings.

Size Range2XS - XL (separate plus options available)
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Best Regular, Tall, and Petite Lengths

Athleta Ultra High Rise Elation 7/8 Tight

Ultra High Rise Elation 7/8 Tight

Athleta leggings are buttery-soft, but they also keep you feeling secure and supported. These leggings boast a three-layer waistband that won't pinch at your stomach. One of their thousands of five-star reviews said Athleta's leggings "might honestly be the best article of clothing I've ever put on my body." Enough said.

Size RangeXXS - 3X
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Award-winning

Reebok Lux High-Waisted Tights

Lux High-Waisted Tights

Reebok is a a well-known athletic brand, and their stuff makes you feel GOOD. We're particularly fond of this sage green pair but they have classic black leggings and crops, too.

Size Range2XS - XL
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Kelsey Stiegman
Senior Style Editor

Kelsey is Seventeen.com's fashion expert and resident Harry Potter nerd. At the office, she spends her day writing about style, beauty, and literally every move Kylie Jenner makes. On the weekends, you can find her sifting through vintage shops and hunting for the perfect burger. Follow her on Instagram at @klstieg.

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Hannah Oh
Assistant Shopping Editor

Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books she’s reading on the train. 

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