What Are Scrunch Butt Leggings? How They Work and How to Wear Them
What scrunch butt leggings are, how the ruched seam works, why they are so popular, what to wear with them and where to buy them.
Key takeaways
- The ruched seam lifts without padding
- Wear seamless underwear for a smooth look
- Match with a sports bra for an easy set
In this guide
What is the point of scrunch bum leggings? They lift and shape your bum without padding, which is why they went viral. This guide explains how scrunch leggings work, what to wear with and under them, and where to buy scrunch bum leggings.
What are scrunch butt leggings?
Scrunch butt leggings, also called scrunch bum, ruched back or booty leggings, have a seam sewn into the back that gathers the fabric. The gathered fabric creates a lifted, rounded look.
How do scrunch leggings work?
The ruched seam pulls fabric toward the center of your bum, adding definition and shape. A high waistband smooths your midsection, so the overall silhouette looks sculpted. They do not change your body, but the visual effect is real.
Why are scrunch bum leggings so popular?
They are flattering, comfortable and affordable, and they went viral on social media for their instant booty lifting effect. Many also come in matching sets.
What to wear with scrunch leggings
- Gym: a matching sports bra or crop tank.
- Casual: a cropped hoodie or oversized tee tied at the waist.
- Going out: a bodysuit and a cropped jacket.
What underwear to wear with scrunch bum leggings
A seamless thong or seamless brief in a nude tone keeps the ruching smooth with no visible lines.
Where to buy scrunch bum leggings
Shop over 200 styles of scrunch butt leggings, including high waisted, seamless, V back and flare, with free shipping on every order.
What are the best scrunch leggings?
The best scrunch bum leggings have a defined ruched seam, a high waistband that stays up and thick, squat proof fabric. Seamless scrunch leggings feel like a second skin, while ribbed and V back styles add extra shape.
What does butt scrunch mean?
Butt scrunch, or scrunch bum, describes the ruched seam on the back of leggings, shorts or swim bottoms that gathers fabric to lift and shape.
Are scrunch bum leggings comfortable?
Yes. The ruching is sewn in, so it does not dig in. Most scrunch leggings use soft, stretchy fabric that moves with you.
Butt lifting leggings and TikTok leggings
The TikTok leggings that went viral are scrunch butt leggings, also called ruched leggings, butt scrunch leggings, booty leggings or butt lifting leggings. The ruched back seam gives a bottom lift and sculpted shape without padding. Some people call them BBL leggings or butt enhancing leggings. Shop scrunch butt leggings.
Butt lifting pants and shorts
The same seam is used on booty pants, butt lifting shorts and scrunch shorts, so you can match your look for summer.
Bubble butt leggings and hidden scrunch styles
Bubble butt leggings, booty lifting yoga pants and butt lift tights all describe the same scrunch effect. Invisible scrunch or hidden scrunch leggings have a subtle seam you barely see. Unlike padded bum leggings, scrunch leggings lift with fabric, not padding. Some call them Brazilian butt lift pants.
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