8 best black leggings to live in for the foreseeable

Oh, Adanola Ultimate Leggings, how we love you. If you haven't heard, everyone at heat is absolutely obsessed with this leggings brand, so much so that we did a whole Adanola try-on review. Super customisable with colour and sizes and a website guarantee of no camel toe (hallelujah), these are the GOAT of leggings. They're loved by the Insta and TikTok legging-obsessed communities online.

heatworld review: "They are high-waisted and don't fall down hurrah! They are good for brutal leg days, pilates, walking, sleeping and meeting friends for coffee. I'm a size 10 and went with a size S, which fits me perfectly, but they are the type of stretchy material that you could probably go a size up or down and they would still fit (but don't hold me to that! Please!) If you're unsure about your sizing, they have a handy guide on their website."

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Rated Amazon's Choice for the best "sports leggings for women", the Occffy Womens High Waist Gym Leggings are a sure-bet purchase on the site. Whatever your size, these leggings stretch and adapt to your curves with ease. What's more? It has pockets. POCKETS. Feminism in 2023 means women get usable pockets on their trousers. We love to see it. The perfect leggings for running or daily errands.

Customer review: "I have three pairs of these leggings now because I like them so much. My favourite thing is the length, I'm 5ft8 and these can cover my ankle which I don't often find. Also, I love the pockets for keeping my phone in. They last really well, have had my first pair for over two years and they are in great condition even though they are washed all the time. I'm a size 14 and find L a perfect fit."

If you're a dupe gal, you might fall in love with this Lululemon dupe for the Align leggings. Buttery soft and ideal for the gym to the every day, these CRZ YOGA Women's Leggings are the perfect addition to your leggings collection. It's even better that they're made from breathable blended fabric with plenty of stretch for comfortable workouts.

heatworld review: "When the CRZ YOGA Leggings arrived from its eBay online store I was immediately impressed. The shape and style are exactly the same. They feel super lightweight and cosy and I could easily live in them for the foreseeable. The main difference is the material, which feels more like stretchy running leggings rather than the trademark Lululemon fabric."

If you want to stock up on your black leggings collection without paying a pretty penny, H&M has you covered. These H&M High Waisted Leggings are constructed with soft, comfy jersey material, with an elasticated waist to mould to your shape, these are a no-brainer purchase. Plus, it's made with 22 per cent recycled cotton. Reviews recommend you size down from your normal option.

Customer review: "Love them! Very happy! I love a good pair of leggings! Most importantly: not see-through at all. The material is at the perfect halfway mark of not too thick, not too thin. The waistband is wide which I love and they sit high-waisted very comfortably. I have wide hips and a big bum and I went with a Large. Fitted, but not tight."

If you're a true gym baddie, no doubt you'll own some sort of Gymshark kit in your drawers. These are classic Gymshark Training Leggings in black that'll make you look stylish whilst lifting those weights. They're high-waisted and created from 78% Polyester and 22% Elastane for slick movement.

Let's be more sustainable in 2023, shall we? Greta would be proud. Bamboo clothing, such as bamboo bras, is rising in popularity due to its light, comfy fabric and sweat-wicking properties. Bamboo is more ecologically friendly to farm than cotton. Plus, these Enduro Bamboo Deep Waistband Leggings also come with a back pocket. We're practically being spoilt here.

Bamboo Clothing review: "Bought for my daughter for her dance class. She says they are so comfortable she doesn’t want to take them off. Also really likes the long leg length as she's tall and struggles to find leggings that fit."

We can thank Kim Kardashian for popularising shapewear leggings, and M&S have come in clutch with these sculpting Magic Shaping High Waisted Leggings for under £25 (SKIMS could never.) Available in short, medium or long lengths, these are made with stretchy material that sculps your calves and controls your tummy area.

M&S review: "I loved these leggings! They are a great fit. I’m a few weeks postpartum and these leggings are great for holding me in! Looking to get the navy ones too."

Let's say a silent prayer for all the millennials who just got flashbacks of wearing jeggings in the noughties. But yes, they're back! Jeggings one-up the regular leggings look with an added denim texture and pocket detailing. These H&M Ultra High Ankle Jeggings are curvy fit, so are suitable for all shapes and sizes.

Customer review: "I bought these in a different colour a few weeks ago and I love them. They’re really comfy and look good on. I struggle with jeans because I have a big bum and a smaller waist but the high waist on these really helps. For reference, I’m usually a 16 in jeans from most brands but generally, 20 in H&M jeans works for me so if you’re curvy/a bigger size then I would recommend doing the same!"