The Best Leggings for Every Budget

Dependable and affordable, the Everyday High Waisted Leggings by Champion C9, will become your go-to pair for everything—from a morning workout session to casual evening drinks with friends. Thanks to a lighter compression, these can even sub in as pajama bottoms. (They’re that comfy.) The fabric is a styling miracle made with 12% spandex, meaning they’re super flattering and keep everything tucked in with minimal jiggle factor. Target shoppers agree, giving these over 500 mostly positive reviews.

Who said that being basic was a bad thing? These leggings are the classic black pair that any closet should include. A flattering cut, an opaque knit, cooling fabric—they check all the boxes and are a styling powerhouse. And their price hits that sweet spot where you're investing a bit but not hurting your paycheck. 

Cool girls love P.E. Nation and it’s easy to see why—they blend fashion and function in the best way possible. This pair of 7/8-length leggings has all the potential to become your go-to pair, whether you are heading to the airport or grabbing lunch with friends. Their construction (built-in shapewear) and cool design (that contrast stitching) is why we wouldn’t mind paying extra to have them in our closet.

If you're resolved to wear more color, these electric leggings will save you from the boredom of an all-black outfit. They aren't just affordable and comfy but super flattering as well. And with over 40 patterns to choose from (rainforest paisley! shooting stars! spring flowers!), you can add at least a couple of pairs to your leggings collection and keep them in rotation.

Ooo la la! We love Avec Les Filles’ chic take on French style especially when it comes in the shape of comfy leggings. This pair sports an elasticized waist and wide ankle hems, but it’s really the beautiful Lily print that’s the star of the show.

Live out your hippie fashion dreams by sporting some trendy tie-dye. This pair of quick-drying yoga pants flaunt the pattern in question except that it’s not the psychedelic neon design baby boomers wore 50 years ago—instead it’s a modern version in Bordeaux, white, and blue. Flower crown not included.

PSA to all sportswear companies—leggings must include pockets. Where else can we stash our phone and extra hair ties while running? Fortunately, this pair has them, and we’re extremely thankful. Plus, with more than 11 thousand positive reviews on Amazon, they aren't just a customer-favorite but the website’s number one best-seller as well.

Whether you’re in child’s pose or the head-on-your-feet handstand of scorpion, these high-rise leggings will keep you covered throughout—without revealing the color of your underwear to your fellow yogis. Their moisture-wicking nylon-and-spandex fabric delivers great support and breathability.

If your bucket list is the 58 national parks, then these leggings are for you. They're ideal for outdoor workouts or hiking. Their super soft fabric is made from recycled polyester that even has an UPF factor of 50+, so it's got you covered for those beach workouts, too.

While they look like a chic pair of skinny jeans, these comfy leggings can hold up to five hours of binge-watching The Handmaids Tale and look chic the whole time. Contrast stitching and real back pockets keep up the illusion. And they look equally great with heels and a silk top for a night out or sneakers and a sweatshirt for brunch.

We really had to do a double take on these denim leggings to make sure they weren’t actually a pair of jeans. If you’ve always wanted to upgrade your airport uniform of leggings and a T-shirt without sacrificing comfort, this pair of faux denim leggings will do the job.

Leather pants rock! But they’re not the most comfortable item of clothing ever created. (Just try pulling them off without breaking a sweat…) These incredible leggings from Spanx sport the same glossy shine of natural leather, but they avoid any of the inconveniences of wearing animal hide as clothing. Plus, they’re machine washable.