Yoga pants and yoga leggings have become the focus of popular culture’s current obsession with fashion, and they will soon be out of fashion. There are many styles of yoga pants, and there are many emerging companies in the yoga clothing and apparel industry. The boundary between yoga pants and leggings is blurred. To clarify the difference between the two, it is necessary to have more knowledge and theory of clothing and pay more attention to related fashion or industry culture.

When working with customers, we are often asked about our yoga leggings and pants products, and many people are confused about this. So, what is the difference between yoga pants and leggings? Is there a clear distinction?

Yoga Pants vs. Yoga Leggings

Yoga Pants

Yogapants are traditionally a thicker, looser fit than other yoga bottoms and can function as workout pants for a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities. When yoga pants first became popular, companies like Victoria Secret became well known for their flare yoga pants which could be worn for working out, but are often worn for the casual day in, day out of life - around the house, running errands, dressed up or dressed down, etc. Yoga pants serve more like a trendy version of sweat pants or loungewear rather than workout apparel.

Yoga Leggings

Yoga leggings tend to be tighter and thinner than other types of workout pants and bottoms. They are most often worn under longer shirts, tunics, or dresses. The beauty of our yoga leggings is that they are thick enough to wear without a long length yoga top or shirt, but breathable enough to wick away sweat and keep you cool while you practice yoga, pilates, or your sport of choice.

Perfect for the all sports, these leggings will make a welcome addition to your athleisure wardrobe. Crafted from a super soft fabric with added stretch, team with a cropped boxy fit sweatshirt or hoodie, and finish with chunky trainers for an on-trend weekend look.

For those who prefer doing sports in tight-fitted pants, the athletic leggings are the solution.

What’s important to remember is that while we can wear yoga pants or athletic leggings in casual situations, to a cafe or even to an informal party, leggings made for casual wear do not really work in a yoga studio or gym.