As the brand-ambassador of the 'No Pants Club' and Chief Hater of Jeans, if there is one item of clothing I would say I am emotionally attached to, it would be my workout leggings. The trust I place in my leggings is so high, it deserves to be written about, and so here I am sharing all of my pant-less learnings with the world, with a tried, tested, worn, lived-in list of the best leggings brands. Take a journey with me that encompasses the best of the most creative piece of clothing to ever exist–one that lets you squat and stretch without a worry in the world and passes off as workwear under baggy shirts and kurtas. The one, the only, leggings–from workouts to workwear, here are the best brands to shop from.
From Workout To Workwear: 8 Best Leggings Brands To Check Out
For Heavy-Duty Workouts
Whether your choice of torturing yourself is squatting and leg-pressing your body weight, or running miles and miles, these are the brands to add to cart.
Nike
₹5495
We can't possibly have a single conversation about athleisure or sportswear without bowing down at the altar of Nike. Just do it all day with the brand's trusty leggings that last for years. Most of their clothes are made from recycled nylon and elastane, which makes them not only sturdy for workouts, but also environment-friendly.
Price: Starting from INR 900
Aastey
₹2495
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A favourite of our editor (who hasn't missed a day of running in over three years), Aastey is a homegrown brand that just gets it. The leggings are snug–the kind that don't dig into your waist but don't fall loosely either. And, they have pockets! The design is optimised for performance, so it comes highly recommended if you're looking to go for a homegrown brand for a change.
Price: Starting from INR 2,395
Under Armour
₹5499
If there is one brand that outshines Nike when it comes to performance clothing, hand-to-my-heart I would say Under Armour is that. Back when my lungs were not tainted by Covid and I had the capacity to torture myself with Crossfit, I would leave the gym with disheveled hair, sweat equivalent to a dozen full-size horses' body weight, and zero energy to even breathe. But the one thing that remained as good as ever, would be the positioning of my leggings. They're squat-proof and camel-toe and wedgie-proof and honestly, worth the steep investment.
Price: Starting from INR 3,000
For Yoga Or Light Workouts
If you prefer doing light stretching or going for long walks, these are the brands to work with.
Bliss Club
₹2299
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BlissClub has nailed the balance between workout gear and workwear, comfortable clothing you can wear anywhere is their core value proposition, and they do stick by it. The leggings are affordable, functional, and very comfortable. From yoga at six to casual Fridays at work, the brand has you sorted for daily wear.
Price: Starting from INR 1,700
Kica
₹1699
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My Kica leggings have solidified their space in my heart because they're the only pair that feel snug for a light workout while also providing my bum the room it needs to breathe (sorry if TMI but it is a real problem, most fitted leggings take the fitted bit too seriously). It has been very interesting to see the brand experiment with silhouettes and fabric, and create activewear that feels light on the skin without being too flimsy.
Price: Staring from INR 1,200
Uniqlo
₹1990
The chokehold Uniqlo has on me is real. If you haven't yet tried the brand's Airism range, that should change whenever you're shopping next. It literally feels like you're wearing nothing—those leggings are everything! They're light, soft, and you don't even feel the seams on your skin.
Price: INR 1,990
For Workwear & Ethnic Wear
Cotton and elastane leggings that you can wear to work on lazy days or when you need to be comfortable or even just to run errands are a wardrobe staple. Here are a few brands that deliver on quality and look, both.
Marks & Spencer
₹999
Marks & Spencer is best known for their quality clothing, especially for bottomwear. Their viscose leggings are perfect to be paired with oversized shirts and short kurtas to work, and the cotton makes them comfortable to wear all day long, although I wouldn't wear them with T-shirts to work, it is pretty much my errand uniform.
Price: Starting from INR 999
Lyra
₹489
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We all know of this trusty brand that has freed us from churidars by absolutely nailing the look while also being convenient and comfortable to wear all day.
Price: INR 489
