Yoga Pants Guide: Styles, Fabrics and Colors

Yoga pants are one of the most worn pieces in any wardrobe. This guide covers every style of yoga pants for women, the best fabrics, colors and how to wear them, plus yoga clothes for class.

Types of yoga pants

• High waisted yoga pants: a high rise or extra high waist that stays put in every pose.
• Flare yoga pants: fitted to the knee with a flared hem. Foldover flare yoga pants let you roll the waist down.
• Bootcut yoga pants: a gentle boot cut opening, great with trainers or boots.
• Wide leg yoga pants: loose, flowy and baggy yoga pants for lounging.
• Yoga pants with pockets: side pockets, phone pockets or zipper pockets.
• Capri, 3/4 and 7/8 yoga pants: shorter lengths for hot yoga and summer. Full length and ankle length yoga pants suit cooler days.

Yoga pants fabrics

Most yoga pants are nylon spandex, polyester spandex or cotton spandex. Butter soft yoga pants feel brushed and smooth, stretch yoga pants move in every direction, and lightweight yoga pants for summer are thin and breathable. Squat proof yoga pants use thicker fabric so they are never see through.

Yoga pants colors

Popular colors include black, white, off white, grey, light grey, grey marl, heather grey, navy blue, light blue, sky blue, pink, light pink, purple, red, cherry red, maroon, orange, yellow, olive green, dark green, brown, beige, tie dye, ombre, camo, leopard print, animal print, floral and striped yoga pants. Black yoga pants are the most versatile, pink yoga pants are a fan favourite, and navy blue yoga pants are a softer alternative to black.

Yoga clothes and yoga wear

Yoga clothes, yoga clothing and yoga wear usually mean fitted yoga pants or yoga leggings, a sports bra or tank, and yoga shorts for hot classes. Shop yoga pants and leggings, flare yoga pants and sports bras.

What to wear with yoga pants

Pair yoga pants with a cropped tee, oversized shirt, bodysuit or hoodie and trainers. Flare yoga pants look great with a fitted top and sneakers.