What should I choose? High Waist or Mid Waist Leggings?

WHETHER YOU’RE GOING FOR A RUN, TO THE GYM, DOING CROSSFIT OR AT A YOGA CLASS, YOU WEAR THEM ALL THE TIME. LEGGINGS/YOGA PANTS HAVE BECOME MUCH MORE THAN JUST A FITNESS PIECE, AND WITH SO MANY CHOICES AVAILABLE NOWADAYS YOU CAN EASILY FIND FASHIONABLE ITEMS THAT YOU CAN WEAR TO DIFFERENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.

Leggings are rapidly becoming more popular than the normal Jeans and especially the High Waisted Leggings has become an all-star everyday part of the wardrobe.

So many new designs have hit the market recently that many of you probably don’t even have an idea what’s the difference between yoga pants and leggings, and if there is any.

Seems like they all look pretty much the same, just soft tight leg-wear that you can wear from a quick grocery shopping to a friends gathering in your favorite coffee bar …? Well that’s not really the case.

Here are the differences between leggings and yoga pants that you should know so you could wear the right ones when you need to. 

1. THE PEOPLE WHO WEAR THEM

Yoga enthusiasts are the most common users of High Waist leggings since they enable free movement, bending, and changing body positions easier than any other workout pants.

While the normal mid waist leggings used to be very popular for the fitness, dancers & Runners - more and more people are moving into wear high waist leggings instead. 

This is due to the fast that these high waist leggings are more overall comfortable while the waistband supports every aspect of the workout

2. THEIR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Soft and elastic leggings come in various qualities, and depending on the fabric they’re made from - they can be thin (slightly thicker than tights), or 100% cotton, and sometimes even fleece which are warmer and softer than the previous two.

Those who want to make sure that their pants will never fall down while in a downward dog or any other position prefer the yoga pants over leggings, even as a casual wear. This is because the thickness and stretchable waistbands that are characteristic for yoga pants hold body parts in place while practicing yoga or performing any other activity.

3. SHAPE AND COLOR OF HIGH WAIST LEGGINGS AND NORMAL LEGGINGS

High waist leggings can be easily differentiated from leggings for having a bell-bottomed shape which helps them remain tight around the thigh while also being open at the bottom. They can both cover the entire legs down to the ankle, but it is more common for the leggings.

When yoga pants appeared for the first time they were available in the traditionally known black color, but the recent trends have shown that different cuts and designs are possible bearing unique styles and beautiful designs in different colors.

Sunflower High Waists

4. FLEXIBILITY AND COMFORT

Wearing the right leggings means comfort and free movement, especially if they’re of the highest possible quality, however they are more suitable for lounging in the comfort of our home, while the High Waists are specifically created for practicing yoga and exercising comfortably because of the flexibility and their stretchable waistband.