When you wake up and don’t know what to wear on a day when you have to look pulled-together and you don’t have time for a complex morning curation, what should you wear? A crisp white shirt and a chic pair of black leggings. It’s a fool-proof uniform that will never let you down. We’ve previously reported on great white shirts. So, where can you find the perfect pair of luxury black leggings? Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of the 20 best chic and comfortable black leggings for working out, going out and hanging out right now.
the eternal (and often fruitless) quest for the perfect pair of black leggings
Love them or hate them, a pair of black leggings have become a staple in almost every woman’s wardrobe – and for good reason.
Where to find the perfect pair of chic and comfortable luxury black leggings best to buy right now.
Not only do they look good with just about anything, from an over-sized sweatshirt with sneakers to high heels and a blazer, but they are uber-comfortable and forgiving, too – as devoted practitioners of quarantine baking, we can definitely confirm this.
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With all the different iterations available, finding a great pair can feel like the quest for the Holy Grail. Just ask my husband how many pairs of black leggings I’ve accumulated through the years attempting to find the perfect pair – and how many I’ve subsequently handed off to The RealReal for consignment.
With that in mind, we’ve pulled together a curated list of our favorite pairs of black luxury leggings best to buy right now, from traditional athleisure brands like Outdoor Voices and Carbon38 to high fashion houses such as Off-White and Givenchy.
Where to find the perfect pair of chic and comfortable luxury black leggings best to buy right now.
These editor-approved leggings will take you from exercise to lounging about, from running errands to your next digital dance party. Basically, they’re for whenever you just don’t feel like wearing actual pants – which seems like every day these days.
Without further ado, here are our 20 favorite pairs of luxury black leggings right now:
What are the Best Chic and Comfortable Black Leggings?
1. an extra-soft pair
At the top of our list of the best luxury black leggings is this pair of Alo Yoga’s High-Waist Solid Vapor Leggings ($128). They’re buttery soft and lightweight.
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2. an office-ready pair
Your work from home outfit just got a lot chicer, thanks to these thick black luxury Theory Scuba Skinny Leggings ($295). Just add some statement earrings and voilà!
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3. a wear-anywhere pair
Vince Leggings ($195) with a white tee and a sporty pair of sandals are the perfect formula for a casual look.
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4. a lustrous pair
The glossy liquid finish on Carbon38’s ⅞ High Rise Tarkara luxury black leggings ($105) are the best bet for that edgy look we all love.
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5. a smoothing pair
Commando Fast Track Leggings ($85) have an internal waistband, so say goodbye to awkward lines or lumps from tucked-in shirts.
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6. a capri pair
All Access Center Stage Capri Pants ($95) feature an eight way stretch that sculpts and tones, making them one of the best luxury legging options out there right now.
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7. a sweat-wicking pair
These Outdoor Voices ⅞ TechSweat Flex Leggings ($75) are a must have for high intensity training sessions.
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8. a pair with pockets
Lunya’s Siro Pocket Leggings ($98) are a game changer for women on the go because, well, they have pockets!
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9. a compression pair
Girlfriend Collective’s Compressive stretch leggings ($68) will keep you held in and looking amazing, which makes this one of the best pairs of black luxury leggings we found.
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10. a short pair
Perfect for summer, LNA’s Bike Shorts ($79) can be dressed down with a hoodie or dressed up with an oversized blazer and sandals. Who doesn’t love a multi-purpose staple like that?
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11. a trendy pair
Long live logomania with these chic Givenchy lettering logo border leggings ($1,198). These black leggings are luxury priced, but they’re the best bet if you want to be totally on-trend.
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12. a patterned pair
You’ll look like the star that you really are in these Ultracor Lux Knockout Ankle Leggings ($198).
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13. a leather pair
The Row’s Moto Pant in Stretch Leather ($1,950) will have you feeling like an off duty model.
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14. a faux leather pair
Not so into leather? David Lerner’s Barlow Leggings ($110) are one of the best vegan pairs of luxury black leggings.
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15. a textured pair
Think black leggings are boring? These Adam Selman French Cut Legging ($150) are anything but.
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16. an ethical pair
The Everlane Perform Leggings ($58) do it all. They have an extra-high waist, minimal seams, an inside pocket and lightweight compression with technical sweat-wicking properties. Plus, they are composed of 58% recycled nylon.
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17. a bold cut-out pair
The intricate detailing on these FP Self Hem Ecology Leggings ($118) is so unique.
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18. a super-stretchy pair
The four way stretch Live the Process Orion cutout stretch-Supplex leggings ($128) have a high-rise waist that’s punctuated with geometric cutouts at the hips for a very close fit.
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19. a high-waisted pair
The fabric of these Beyond Yoga Spacedye Ultra High Waisted Midi Legging ($110) is so good that you’ll never want to take them off.
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20. a street-style-ready pair
We finish our list of the best luxury black leggings right now with this pair of Off-White Ribbed Leggings ($463), which will earn you some serious street style cred.
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the best chic and comfortable luxury black leggings to buy right now
That’s it, our 20 picks for the best luxury black leggings that you can wear anywhere and everywhere. Just remember that despite what my husband says, you can never have too many pairs – if they’re all your favorite!
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
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