I Live in Leggings All Year Round—These Are the Most Comfortable, Flattering and Polished Styles Out There

It may not be the most stylish topic, but hear me out: compression leggings are the game-changing item your wardrobe needs. While they've been gaining popularity amongst fitness enthusiasts for many years, those of us who prize comfort just as highly as they do fashion are getting clued into the magic of these basics. These leggings provide additional support, increase blood flow to the muscles, and happen to be extra flattering. One of the primary advantages of this legging style, which I now consider a life hack, is its ability to reduce muscle soreness and fatigue. The increased pressure they apply on the muscles can promote blood flow and serve as shapewear for a comfortable fit that we're all after. What's not to love?

@lucywilliams02 wearing leggings and trainers

(Image credit: @lucywilliams02)

While their functional points are A+, trust me when I say they don't sacrifice on style. Whether you're wearing to the gym of throwing on with a sweatshirt to run errands, these leggings deliver on creating the sleek, cool silhouette that converted everyone to leggings in the first place. Below, I've curated my list of the 12 very best compression leggings available, each with an example of the kind of glowing customer feedback that convinced me to include them. After hearing about all the hype, I'm sure you'll be wearing compression leggings in no time.

The Best Compression Leggings, Listed:

  • Lululemon SenseKnit Running High-Rise Tight
  • Pangaia Plant-Stretch Compressive Leggings
  • Nike Go Firm-Support High-Waisted Full-Length Leggings With Pockets
  • Fabletics On-The-Go Powerhold® High-Waisted Leggings

1. Lululemon SenseKnit Running High-Rise Tight

2. Girlfriend Collective Compressive High Waisted Legging

3. Alo Yoga Warrior Compression Pant

4. Tala Sculpt Seamless Ribbed High Waisted Legging

5. Pangaia Women's Plant-Stretch Compressive Leggings

6. Alo Yoga Airlift 7/8 Stretch Leggings

7. Jockey 7/8 Compression Capri Legging

8. Skims Smoothing Seamless Legging

9. LNDR Streamline 7/8 Legging Black

10. Nike Go Firm-Support High-Waisted Full-Length Leggings With Pockets

11. Fabletics On-The-Go Powerhold® High-Waisted Leggings

12. Running Girl Compression Workout Leggings

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Jess Kelham-Hohler is a freelance writer, editor and content strategist. She has been a contributor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2023. Currently based in London following six years in Washington D.C. and New York, she was previously the Digital Editor for Soho House Co, an international group of private members’ clubs for creatives. She has interviewed a range of artists, creators and more, including Alighieri founder Rosh Mahtani, photographer Misan Harriman and fashion editor Lindsay Peoples Wagner. Today, she writes primarily about fashion, travel and culture for various publications, and has worked as a copywriter and content strategist for brands such as Belstaff, Olivela and Equinox.