Leggings FAQ, answered

Yes. Shiny and faux leather leggings are a going out favourite, especially with an oversized blazer or a fitted bodysuit.

Push up and scrunch butt leggings use ruched seams and contoured panels to lift and define your shape. They do not change your body, but the visual effect is real. Shop scrunch butt leggings.

Put them on in natural light, do a deep squat in front of a mirror and check whether the fabric turns see through. Thicker, double knit fabrics usually pass.

Look for a tall, wide waistband and opaque fabric that smooths without digging in. Shop high waisted leggings.

High waisted, opaque, double layer fabric gives the most coverage.

A bold leopard print on opaque fabric with a high waist. Shop printed leggings.

Faux leather, glossy and flared black leggings look dressy with heels and a bodysuit. Shop black leggings.

Pick a high waisted pair, add a fitted or tucked in top to define the waist, and finish with a platform sneaker or heel to lengthen the leg. Shop flare leggings.

Velvet leggings come back every autumn and winter. Style them with a chunky knit and ankle boots.

Flare leggings and wide leg yoga pants are the biggest trend, but classic leggings remain a staple.

Look for cotton and spandex blends with the fabric listed on the product page. Shop cotton leggings.

Shop our pink leggings in light, bright and hot pink. Shop pink leggings.

Leggings knitted from stretchy yarn, often seamless, for a soft, second skin feel.

Seamless panties or a thong in a nude tone avoid visible lines.

Wash cold, inside out, with similar colours. Skip fabric softener and lay flat to dry to keep the stretch.

Look for a wide waistband that does not roll, thick fabric and a size up if between sizes. Shop high waisted leggings.

Choose 7/8 or ankle length leggings so the fabric does not bunch at the ankle.

Black leggings are opaque, flattering and go with everything. Read our black leggings guide.

For extra coverage, pockets and a layered sporty look. Read our legging shorts guide.