Found: the 7 Softest-Ever Leggings on Planet Earth That We Can’t Stop Wearing

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My leggings habit began during the pandemic and just never left. Once I realized how comfy soft leggings can be while experimenting with different styles, I figured, why take them off? Plus, nowadays many elevated styles of leggings can work for both errands and date night, as well as the office, so why go back to uncomfortable jeans?

Softest Leggings at a Glance

• Best Overall: Los Angeles Apparel Garment Dye Legging, $34
• Best With Pockets: Beyond Yoga Out of Pocket Spacedye Leggings, $108
• Best Budget: Quince Ultra-Soft Leggings, $40
• Best Flare: Aerie Real Me High Waisted Crossover Rib Super Flare Legging, $20 (originally $65)
• Best Lightweight: Free Fly All Day Leggings, $88
• Best Print: Norma Kamali Spat Legging, $205

In honor of the lazy girl’s favorite pants, we’re rounding up the softest leggings that we can personally vouch for. As a shopping, style, and beauty writer, I’m constantly trying out new brands and experimenting with samples, so my top picks are definitely chosen by personal experience. Plus, we tapped a few other StyleCaster team members to give the skinny on their faves as well. Here are our top picks for the softest leggings.

What to Look for in Soft Leggings (Material-Wise)

When shopping for the softest leggings, a material that stretches usually goes hand-in-hand. After all, what’s the point of leggings if they don’t become almost like a second skin that you can forget about as you move throughout your day? For example, my favorite Aerie crossover flare leggings are made with 88% nylon, 12% elastane, which lends itself to extra stretch and a buttery soft feel. You also don’t want something that’s too compressive (although if you are in the market for the best compressive leggings, we asked a trainer for their favorites), since those generally trade in some stretch for a tighter fit meant for high-impact movement.

How to Take Care of Soft Leggings (So They Last Longer)

While we love nothing more than throwing everything we own into the dryer, the best practice in order to keep a pair of soft leggings soft is to air-dry them. That way, they don’t pill nearly as quickly, and you’ll own them for a much longer period of time.

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The Softest Leggings to Shop Right Now