The Best Leggings Brands to Shop in 2019

By Monica Mendal

January 01, 2019

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After the food-induced comas and sequin fatigue that come packaged with the holiday season, it’s always nice to go back to basics come Jan. 1.

Whether you’re hitting the gym to get those new year's resolutions rolling, finally getting around to the errands you put off in December, or lounging around and taking it easy at home, leggings are the ultimate post-holiday uniform. But just because you’re opting for ease and comfort doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice looks.

These 9 design-forward leggings brands will help you kick off 2019 in comfort and style.

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Live The Process leggings

Credit: Courtesy of Barneys

Ethically made in L.A., Live The Process activewear is both elegant and feminine, transitioning your workout to a day of errands and brunching in style.

Live The Process is retailed at Shopbop and Barneys.

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Outdoor Voices leggings

Credit: Courtesy of Nordstrom

Cult-favorite brand Outdoor Voices is a favorite among It-girls like Lena Dunham and Leandra Medine Cohen for their color-blocked leggings and chic matching bra sets.

Outdoor Voices is retailed at Nordstrom and OutdoorVoices.com.

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The Upside leggings

Credit: Courtesy of Matches Fashion

The Upside is known for clever details that elevate basic activewear. Count on them to give you that extra flair, from adjustable drawstrings to cool color pairings that will seamlessly take you to the gym and beyond.

The Upside is retailed at Matches Fashion, Nordstrom, and Bandier.

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P.E. Nation leggings

Credit: Courtesy of Shopbop

P.E. Nation is the ultimate cool girl brand. Their leggings are edgy and functional, each with the brand’s namesake graphic stripes giving you that vintage P.E. class look.

P.E. Nation is retailed at Bandier, Net-a-Porter, and Shopbop.

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LNDR leggings

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LNDR’s breathable, high-compression paneling and waistbands are known to conform to and flatter your best assets.

LNDR is retailed at Matches Fashion, Nordstrom, and Net-a-Porter.

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Vaara leggings

Credit: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

These tuxedo stripe Vaara leggings can double as trousers, making them the perfect staple to take you from spin class to any errand (or brunch date) on your to-do list.

Vaara is retailed at Net-a-Porter and Barneys.

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Paco Rabanne leggings

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Opt for Paco Rabanne’s cool stirrup leggings to blend high performance and style. The stirrups will help keep them from riding up at the ankle and the logo will give you the fashion cred you seek.

Paco Rabanne is retailed at Matches Fashion, Farfetch, and Barneys.

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Tory Sport leggings

Credit: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Those who love Tory Burch’s eponymous line will love Tory Sport. Her leggings blend style and functionality so you don’t have to sacrifice either.

Tory Sport is retailed at Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom, and Tory Burch.

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All Access leggings

Credit: Courtesy of Bandier

The simple sophistication of All Access leggings appeals to those who skew more minimal. The glitter waistband will elevate the look and give it the subtle edge you want.

All Access is retailed at Bandier.

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