As a bigger girl with a belly, I find it very hard to find leggings that stay put when working out. And as it turns out so does my community! So I’m on a mission to find my favorite pair of leggings that stay put while running with a belly.
A few stats about me that could be helpful to know: I am 5’4″, typically wear a size 14 (order a large in leggings), and have a very short torso. Each of these leggings will be reviewed after running for my chosen workout.
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I will continuously update this post as I add in more leggings that I review with my thoughts, but feel free to add any leggings you want me to test out in the comments!
Episode 1 – Fabletics Anywhere Motion365+ High-Waisted Legging
- First Impressions: the leggings felt very nice. I loved how the fabric felt on. They had a nice compression, without feeling too restrictive. They hit a few inches above my belly button.
- Fabric Content: 73% Recycled Polyester/27% Spandex
- After Running Thoughts: Stayed up great! The leggings did roll down a little bit, but nothing too annoying.
- BONUS: no front seam on the leggings!
Overall Thoughts: Great leggings, Will reach for them when running!
Episode 2 – Colorfulkoala Women’s Buttery Soft High Waisted Yoga Pants
- First Impressions: the leggings felt very nice. I loved how the fabric felt on. They hit right at my belly button and did not have high hopes of them staying up great.
- Fabric Content: 80% Nylon, 20% Spandex
- After Running Thoughts: Did not stay up at all! They were slipping with just walking and within 15 seconds of running had fallen below my belly.
Overall Thoughts: Super soft legging, horrible for staying up while running.
Episode 3 – Sunzel Leggings with High Waist Tummy Control
- First Impressions: I loved how the fabric felt on. Super high rise and hit way above my belly button. These felt very similar to my Lululemon Align leggings.
- Fabric Content: 70% Nylon and 30% Elastane
- After Running Thoughts: Fantastic leggings, stayed up even with my phone.
- BONUS: Side pocket for phone
Overall Thoughts: Fantastic leggings! Probably my favorite that I have tried so far and will be reaching for these often! Great price point and I loved that they stayed up even with my phone in my pocket.
Episode 4 – Define PowerHold® High-Waisted Legging
- First Impressions: VERY compressive, felt like they would stay up, but restriction felt restricted
- Fabric Content: 88% Polyester, 12% Elastane
- After Running Thoughts: While the leggings did stay up, they felt SUPER compressive and I didn’t feel like I had free movement, if I had sized up it may have been better but did not love them for running.
- BONUS: You get a super great suck me in feel with these
Overall Thoughts: They did great at staying up, however the super compression was not my favorite for running in and I felt like I didn’t have the greatest movement range in them.
Episode 5 – Love and Fit SoftLuxe Stay Put Leggings
- First Impressions: the fabric on these leggings feels more of a cotton material than the lululemon type material, they have silicone grips on inside waistband to help keep the leggings from falling down, and the no front seam is always a win.
- Fabric Content: 87% Polyester, 13% Spandex
- After Running Thoughts: Fantastic leggings, stayed up even with my phone in the pocket. The material is on the thickerside but not uncomfortable.
- BONUS: Side pocket for phone and no front seam
Overall Thoughts: Fantastic leggings! Really love the compression on them, no front seam, and the fact that the silicone grips prevented the leggings from falling down!
This is such a relatable post! I’m short too and know the struggle of finding leggings that stay put. Your review of the Fabletics ones sounds promising. Have you tried any with pockets? That’d be a game-changer for me when I run. Can’t wait to see more of your findings!
Yes! I’m updating the post with a few with pockets soon!