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.
Whether you’re at the gym, on a coffee run, working from home or out shopping and lunching with your besties, it’s a pair of the best leggings that’ll keep you comfy while looking polished. And that’s all we ever want, right? So, yes, you could always do with another pair (or several).
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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.
Best black leggings, according to editors:
- Best smart: Ultimate Leggings, £69, The White Company
- Best for everyday wear: Ultimate Leggings, £39.99 Adanola
- Best for yoga to brunch: NB Harmony Pocket High Rise Legging 27″, £75, New Balance
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, gym leggings, nostalgic flared leggings, thermal leggings, full-length leggings, pocket leggings and fleece-lined leggings, these are the best black leggings we’ve worn, tested, and loved — and always keep nearby. Read more about how we test here.
