The Best Yoga Pants and Leggings For Tall Women
Yoga pants and leggings are some of the most comfortable pieces of clothing we own. Whether it's low-impact workouts, working from home, grocery-store runs, or just lounging around, these versatile pants make you look and feel good. However, if you're tall, we understand the struggle of finding cute and comfy pairs that actually fit you. Some are too short, while others slide down at the waistband; neither option is a good look. To make your search a little easier, we rounded up the best yoga pants and leggings for tall women ahead.
We found several options with specific tall sizing, including a few that let you choose your ideal inseam. Some of these cute yoga pants have a stylish flared leg, others have a bootleg cut, and a few are tights and leggings that move with your body. We even found a compression pair that will provide a secure and flattering fit. Each pair feels buttery soft with flexible and breathable fabrics and waistbands that stay put. Plus, a few of these yoga pants even have pockets. We found flattering yoga pants made for tall people from some of our favorite brands, like Athleta, Old Navy, Lululemon, and more. Shop our top picks ahead.
— Additional reporting by Angelica Wilson
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Lightweight Yoga Pants: Athleta Transcend Slim Pant
The Athleta Transcend Slim Pant ($109) has a buttery-soft feel with a lycra-based fabric that is lightweight and breathable. The fabric has a UPF50+ sun protection rating as well. It has a second-skin feel but it's also quite full coverage and sweat-wicking. There's a hidden internal card pocket in the waistband. It comes in tall sizing ranging from XS to XL. It comes in three colors: olive green, a dusk violet, and black.
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Buttery-Soft Yoga Pants: Lululemon Throwback Astro Pant
The Lululemon Throwback Astro Pant ($118) are made from the brand's buttery-soft Nulu fabric that is lightweight and moves with your body. It has a high-rise waistband with a 32.5-inch length. The waistband also has a slight wrapped crossover look that is figure-flattering. It comes in three colors and sizing ranging from 0 to 20.
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Straight-Leg Yoga Pants: All in Motion Women's Contour Curvy High-Rise Straight Leg Pants
These All in Motion Women's Contour Curvy High-Rise Straight Leg Pants ($28) are great for yoga, Pilates, barre, dance or just chilling at home. It moves with your body featuring a stretchy, moisture-wicking fabric. The fabric also as a UPF 50+ rating. The pants have side pockets and a power-mesh waistband for a comfortable and secure fit. It comes in sizes XS long to 4X long.
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Best Yoga Pants From Amazon: Houmous Women's Cotton Bootcut Pants
The Houmous Women's Cotton Bootcut Pants ($20-$30) are a breathable cotton pair that is not see-through. It's a soft pair that offers a flexible, stretchy fit. It has a hidden waistband pocket for keys or cards. It comes in sizes ranging from small to XXXL with inseams including 29-inch, 31-inch, 33-inch, and 35-inch. It comes in a variety of colors as well.
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Crossover-Waistband Yoga Pants: TopYogas Women's Casual V Crossover High Waisted Bootleg Yoga Pants
The TopYogas Women's Casual V Crossover High Waisted Bootleg Yoga Pants ($25) are a flattering, stylish pair that you'll want to wear out and about, not just lounging in your home. It's made with a moisture-wicking, stretchy fabric that feels breathable. It has a high waistband that has a V-shaped crossover design that gives you a figure-flattering look. Plus, it's squat proof and comes in a variety of colors. It comes in sizes ranging from XS to XXL.
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A Flexible Yoga Pant: Old Navy Extra High-Waisted PowerChill Hidden-Pocket Flare Pants
The Old Navy Extra High-Waisted PowerChill Hidden-Pocket Flare Pants ($27) are a breathable and super stretchy pair that is moisture-wicking and soft. It moves with your body with its flexible four-way stretch plus it has a low compression that gives you a flattering look without feeling too constricting. It has an extra high waistband that won't slip down which is equipped with a hidden pocket that fits your phone. It comes in tall sizing ranging from XS to XL. It comes in six different colors.
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Compression Yoga Pants: Old Navy Extra High-Waisted PowerSoft Flare Compression Pants
If you're looking for something that holds you in but feels light and breathable, the Old Navy Extra High-Waisted PowerSoft Flare Compression Pants ($38, originally $40) is going to be your new go-to. It's made with a light compression fabric that has a buttery, smooth feel. The compression sculpts you for a figure flattering look. It's moisture-wicking as well so you can stay dry and airy. Plus, it has a hidden pocket in the extra high-rise waistband. It comes in tall sizing ranging from XS to XL. It comes in five colors.
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A Flare Legging: Offline By Aerie Real Me High Waisted Crossover Flare Legging
The Offline By Aerie Real Me High Waisted Crossover Flare Legging ($35, originally $50) have the flattering crossover waistband that has a high-rise, and won't slide down. It has a buttery smooth feel with a lightweight, breathable fabric that moves with your body. You can run errands or binge-watch your favorite tv shows in this. It comes in four colors with specific long sizing ranging from XS to XL.
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A Textured Yoga-Pant: Offline By Aerie OG Groove Flare Legging
The Offline By Aerie OG Groove Flare Legging ($35, originally $50) are a fun, textured pair that give a retro flair to your athlesuire look. The fabric provides a slight compression for a figure-flattering look. It has a stylish wire ribbed pattern with a lettuce hem trim. Plus, it's made from a super soft, breathable cotton. It comes in five colors with specific long sizing ranging from XS to XL.
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High Rise Waistband: Lululemon Groove Super-High-Rise Flared Pants
The Lululemon Groove Super-High-Rise Flared Pants ($98-$128) will stay put no matter how you move, with the super-high rise waistband.
It is made with the brand's buttery soft and weightless Nulu fabric that hugs your body for a figure-flattering look. The waistband also has a hidden pocket in the back that can fit your phone. It comes in eight colors and sizing ranging from 0 to 20.
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Stirrup Leggings: Universal Standard Ronda Stirrup Leggings
The Universal Standard Ronda Stirrup Leggings ($98) are long enough to go over your feet and sit properly on the waist. The stirrups help keep the leggings from riding up. It's made from a soft, moisture-wicking antimicrobial fabric that keeps you feeling secure and supported no matter how you move. You can get them with or without pockets. It comes in four colors in sizes ranging from 00 to 40.
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Full Coverage Yoga Tights: Athleta Ultra High Rise Elation Tights
The Athleta Ultra High Rise Elation Tights ($89) are made for all your yoga needs. It fully covers from the waist down. Made from the brand's supportively soft Powervita fabric, these leggings never slide down and aren't see-through. It comes in tall sizing ranging from XS to XL. It comes in two colors: black and navy.