Whether your New Year's resolution is to work out more or just to relax on your couch, a good pair of leggings makes all the difference. At a time when there's more chic activewear brands worth discovering every day, finding the perfect set can be a daunting task. To save you some effort (and coins), we've rounded up our favorites that are great for the gym, traveling, or lounging on days when you simply just don't want to wear actual pants. Check out the best of the best—all tested and approved by BAZAAR.com and Hearst Fashion Group editors.
This article first appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR US.
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"These stirrup leggings are soft, flattering, cool, and last through about a million washings. I even purchased a pair for my Mom." —Kerry Pieri, Digital Fashion/Features Director, Harper's BAZAAR
"I stand under five feet tall, so I feel the struggle when it comes to finding the perfect pair of running leggings that don't need to be cuffed three or four times. These cropped capri leggings by Alala are size inclusive and engineered to sculpt and fit like a glove." —Jaclyn Palermo, Accessories Market Editor, Hearst Fashion Group
"I always prefer high-waisted leggings when it comes to real life and workouts, especially when they hold you in the right spots and are very comfortable. I have been wearing these Beyond Yoga leggings for a while, and they continue to do the job." —Andrea Zendejas, Accessories Editor, Hearst Fashion Group
"The softest, buttery fabric! I live in these Beyond Yoga midi high-waisted leggings." —Hannah Deely, Senior Fashion Editor, Hearst Fashion Group
"These leggings are the ultimate statement piece. Dress them down or wear them on a night out with a chic tunic and barely there sandals. These patent-leather leggings really give my outfit an effortless edge." —Rachel Bogo, Associate Fashion Editor, Hearst Fashion Group
"Ran a lot of half marathons in these, as well as numerous runs to the grocery store. Fit is dead on, love seamless, comfortable, don't lose shape, wash well." —Kristen Saladino, Executive Fashion Director, Hearst Fashion Group
"I love these leggings! They hold me in and don't move at all, but not in a too-tight kind of way. They're perfect for a workout or to just hang out in." —Danielle Flum, Associate Fashion Editor, Hearst Fashion Group