Best Leggings for Hourglass Shape

Lightweight, buttery-soft legging made from recycled fabric. Less compression than the Morse Code, closer to the Align feel.

Watch out: Can feel loose and uncontoured on straight or athletic shapes. 7/8 length runs long for petite women — the biker short avoids this entirely.

Decathlon gym legging. Supportive without being restrictive. Exceptional value at this price point.

Watch out: Less premium finish and feel. Some ranges feel cheap to touch even when they perform well. Limited aesthetic appeal compared to branded activewear.

High-compression legging with squat-proof fabric and wide waistband. Four-way stretch, opaque in all positions.

Watch out: Quality inconsistency between product lines. Membership model creates friction. Less premium finish and feel compared to higher price-point brands.

Seamless construction with targeted compression zones. Moisture-wicking and quick-drying.

Watch out: Quality inconsistency between product lines. Membership model creates friction. Less premium finish and feel compared to higher price-point brands.

Lightweight running tight with reflective details. Mesh ventilation panels at the back of the knee.

Watch out: Quality inconsistency between product lines. Membership model creates friction. Less premium finish and feel compared to higher price-point brands.

Under Armour signature compression legging. Moisture-wicking HeatGear fabric, squat-proof, anti-odour finish.

Watch out: Less fashion-forward aesthetic than UK-native brands. Rush range runs quite firm — size up if you prefer moderate compression over maximum.

Body-mapping compression tight. AEROREADY moisture management. Designed for gym and HIIT.

Watch out: Less forgiving than Sweaty Betty for pear shapes at the hip. Techfit range runs quite firm — size up if you prefer medium compression.

Soft, supportive legging with AEROREADY technology. 7/8 length. Wide waistband with internal drawstring.

Watch out: Less forgiving than Sweaty Betty for pear shapes at the hip. Techfit range runs quite firm — size up if you prefer medium compression.

Seamless compression with energy-return fabric. Designed to support muscle during high-intensity training.

Watch out: Less fashion-forward aesthetic than UK-native brands. Rush range runs quite firm — size up if you prefer moderate compression over maximum.

Lightweight running tight with reflective print. Breathable, anti-friction flat seams. One of the best budget running tights available.

Watch out: Less premium finish and feel. Some ranges feel cheap to touch even when they perform well. Limited aesthetic appeal compared to branded activewear.

Fan-favourite Power fabric — squat-proof and sculpting. High-waist with a wide waistband. Excellent for yoga, gym and pilates.

Watch out: 7/8 leggings run long for women under 5'4". Zero Gravity fabric loses compression faster than the Power fabric. Premium price with steep sales cycle.

Nike Pro Dri-FIT fabric moves sweat away from skin. Tight fit with a comfortable waistband. The everyday workhorse legging for gym and training.

Watch out: Quality varies significantly between ranges — Pro products are worth it, some Dri-FIT basics feel cheap. Tight waistband on Pro styles can be uncomfortable for apple shapes.