12 Best Plus-Size Leggings for Working Out and Relaxing

Athleta's signature Powervita fabric, featured on these Elation tights, are popular for their smooth compressive fit that's breathable and quick drying. Testers rave that these leggings are "flattering while being perfect for a variety of workouts." Athleta leggings proved to be very durable in our test with excellent fabric strength and minimal pilling. They're available in 1X, 2X, and 3X sizes and come in three shades. 

Starting at just $10, these top-rated leggings on Amazon are an affordable buy. We love that they're available in nine colors and sizes up to 3X. Reviewers love how flattering they are because of the stretchy fabric and thin waistband. Because they're made with a cotton blend fabric, they have a super-soft feel, but aren't designed for intense exercise. 

Popular for high impact workouts, these leggings from Zella have a high waisted cut with stretchy and opaque fabric. The smooth flatlock seams help prevent irritation when lifting. Reviewers rave that the fabric is "compressive but not restrictive" and wicks away moisture when breaking a sweat. They're available up to a 3X size and come only in black. 

Universal Standard offers an impressive size range from 00 to 40. These leggings are made with a nylon and lycra blend fabric that's sweat wicking and compressive with mesh detailing on the sides for breathability and style. There's also a hidden back pocket to hold keys and cards too. 

Eloquii is a trendy fashion label that only sells clothes sizes 14-28. These heavier weight leggings with decorative seams are perfect to wear all winter long. They feature a wider waistband for a smooth look that'll stay put. With the super opaque fabric, reviewers love how they can be dressed up, with one even saying they're "definitely officewear worthy." 

Instead of wearing stiff jeans, these leggings from Levi Strauss & Co. have the stylish look of your favorite jeans while feeling like leggings. They're super stretchy to keep their shape all day with a pull-on waistband that hides a built-in slimming panel. Available in sizes 2-28, these leggings have an impressive 30,000 rave reviews on Amazon and they start at just $22.

While many leggings are made with materials that produce lots of excess waste, the fabric of these leggings use about 25 plastic bottles per pair and they have a cult-like following from fans with new colors selling out in minutes. Taller users love that they're available with two inseam lengths. This pair has a pocket on each hip to store valuables like a cellphone, keys, or a wallet. Girlfriend collective offers an impressive size range from XXS to 6XL in a variety of shades with neutral and bold colors. 

Spanx is not only popular for its traditional shapewear, but also these stylish faux leather leggings with built in slimming capabilities. Reviewers said the nylon/spandex fabric had a sheen appearance that made their legs look "long and lean," perfect to style up for a night out. These leggings are designed without a front seam to prevent common camel toe with leggings. There's also extended sizing in petite, regular, and tall inseams. 

For an extra cozy feel this winter season, warm up with fleece lined leggings. Torrid is a popular retailer for plus size fashion, only selling sizes 10-30. The modal, cotton, and spandex fabric has a super soft feel that'll still stretch and move with you. These leggings are only available in gray. 

Alongside a reliable yoga mat and towel, Lululemon leggings continuously ace our tests for feeling like loungewear while having excellent performance in low impact workouts, particularly yoga. Reviewers love the lightweight and buttery smooth fabric that's flattering on a variety of body types with no digging or pulling at the waist. While this fabric is prone to pill, we recommend washing inside out on delicate cycle and letting them air dry to prevent it. 

With over 25,000 5-star Amazon reviews, these leggings are widely popular for having the same feel and quality of pricey pairs at the fraction of the cost, starting at just $10. Reviewers find them opaque, but they are thinner, better suited for lower impact workouts. They're available in 50 shades, so you'll want one of each. Note that these leggings are only available in "one size" and "plus size," which the brand claims fits sizes XS-L and XL-XXXL respectively. 

If you want complete coverage, these leggings are ultra high waisted with a long waistband. LOLA leggings just launched and we cannot wait to put them to the test. They're available in sizes 0-24 made from a blend of ECONYL (regenerated nylon) and spandex. There's an angled pocket on the side, designed to keep your valuables secure no matter the activity.