The perfect pair of yoga pants fit well, feel comfy, and do not fade or lose shape with use. Whether you like to wear them for yoga practice, the gym, to run errands, or simply just to lounge around at home, a good quality pair of yoga leggings should be so comfortable that you don’t want to change out of them.

Thanks to the rise in activewear clothing, yoga pants are not only becoming increasingly popular but with advanced technology and softer fabrics, they are becoming more comfortable and stylish too.

Because of this, finding perfect-fitting yoga pants in 2020 is not as easy as it was a few years ago. There is now much more to consider when looking for your next yoga outfit.

Here are the key attributes to look for when shopping for yoga pants in 2020:

Fit

No one likes baggy yoga pants. You’ll want yours to look flattening, enhance your best features, and hide your wobbly bits. Activewear brands such as Fabletics have created new high tech Sculpt Fit leggings that do just that. 

Actress Kate Hudson’s athleisure brand Fabletics specially engineer their leggings with warp knit technology which sculpts perfectly to every woman’s unique form.

Breathability

If you wear your yoga pants to the gym or to a sweaty vinyasa class, you’ll need leggings that keep you cool and prevent you from overheating. The cleverly placed ventilation and light-as-air fabric that Fabletics use on their pants do exactly this. I also find cropped leggings, known as capris, to be a great option for temperature control, particularly during hot, summer months.

Moisture Management

Along with temperature control, moisture management is a vital factor for workout pants. No yoga pants should display obvious sweat marks. The moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric that Fabletics Ultracool crop leggings are made from diminishes this worry.

Durability & Stretch Recovery

An easy way to spot a poor quality pair of leggings is how they hold up after a few washes. Many budget yoga pants made with low-quality fabrics will lose their shape as early as after the first wash. A good pair of pants should be able to bounce back to their original shape after use and washing. 

Appearance

These days you can find yoga pants in all colors and patterns. One way to find the most unique yoga outfits and stand out from the crowd is to avoid low-end high street shops. I like to purchase limited-edition yoga pants as these are less likely to be seen on others.

Comfort

Personally, I think this is the most important factor to consider. You should be able to experience a full range of motion whilst wearing your yoga pants. The fabric should feel soft and cozy and should stay in place without any waistband rolling or wedgies, feeling like a second skin.

This guide to 2020 yoga pants should give you all the knowledge and confidence you need in finding your perfect pair of yoga pants during your next activewear shopping trip.