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Women’s Yoga Pants

When it comes to wardrobe essentials, yoga pants and leggings have taken center stage in a women’s closet. Not only are they extremely comfortable, but versatile as well. It’s very easy to simply throw on a t-shirt and leggings when you go grocery shopping or slip-on leggings during a casual get together. Many people agree that leggings and yoga pants are the same thing. After all, they’re both made of flexible material, fitted, and functionally stylish.

However, despite their similarities, there are a few noticeable differences between the two. Here are the differences that you should know.

What’s the Difference Between Yoga Pants & Leggings?

• Design

In general, yoga pants are flexible, flared pants designed to move with you so that you can reach every yoga pose with the utmost comfort and flexibility. Additionally, yoga pants are designed to enhance your performance with body-slimming compression and moisture-wicking properties. You’ll find them in a variety of styles including bootcut, skinny, and high rise.

Leggings, on the other hand, are elastic, tight-fitting pants that snuggly cover your legs down to the ankle. You’ll find that leggings have become very popular with the athleisure trend. You can take leggings from a classy, smooth look that you would wear to a formal occasion to a laid back, casual style for everyday wear. 

• Purpose

Yoga enthusiasts are the most common users of yoga pants, but they’re not just useful for yoga. Yoga pants are worn for a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Whether you’re working out or simply running errands, yoga pants have quickly become a trendier version of sweatpants to sport with other workout apparel.

Today, people wear leggings alone or in combination with other pieces. As an alternative to women’s jeans, leggings are the perfect go-to style for a night out or just lounging around. There are even dress leggings specifically designed to be worn to work. You can also choose between full-length leggings, crops and capris, or ankle-length pants.

• Fabric

Yoga pants are made of flexible fabrics like spandex and polyester. They also consist of lightweight and sweat-wicking materials that keep you cool during exertion. Leggings, however, are typically made out of cotton or polyester and spandex blend, but they can also come in a variety of other fabrics as well.

• Shapes and Colors

Yoga pants are made to perform well through a vigorous yoga session and other physical activities. As such, they require a thick waistband that stays in place during exercise and loose materials from the legs down to the feet. While traditional pants were mainly black, the increasing popularity of yoga pants has led to a variety of cuts and colors. From galaxy prints to floral patterns, there’s a style for everyone.

In general, leggings are primarily worn outside of a yoga studio. Therefore, you’ll find a wider range of textures, embroidery, and colors in leggings. In addition to plain black leggings that can be worn with pretty much anything, you’ll also find a wide selection of workout leggings and jeggings to complete your wardrobe.

Endless Yoga Pants Options

Bring inner peace to your active wardrobe with women’s yoga pants from Kohl's! Our selection of yoga pants features a variety of styles, colors, and brands for everyday wear that you're sure to love. Kohl's has all the essential yoga brands you know such as women's Danskin yoga pants that are comfortable and durable. We also feature colors of yoga pants that are sure to coordinate with your active look, including women's black yoga pants. And we have all sizes covered as well, from petite to women's plus size yoga pants.

Be sure to also check out our other yoga essentials, clothes (including sports bras), and equipment!