What to Wear to Hot Yoga From an Editor With 10 Years Experience 2025

What Type of Material Is Best for Hot Yoga?

When sweating it out in a hot yoga class, you want to wear something that is lightweight and breathable with moisture-wicking properties—and it doesn’t hurt to also have some anti-odor benefits (like the Rhone Serene Tank), too. Nylon is a go-to material for yoga pants, tops, and sports bras because it is usually supportive enough without feeling too restrictive (so long as it has some good spandex or elastane stretch to it). Nylon is also moisture-wicking, so it can help keep you dry while you sweat.

What to Avoid Wearing to Hot Yoga?

Whether you’re in a heated studio or not, you want to avoid wearing athleisure with a lot of compression since this can feel restrictive while you flow. Look for light compression with tons of stretch instead. It’s also worth avoiding heavy or thick materials, since these can feel suffocating while you sweat in a heated studio. And, if you want to wear layers to class, make sure you are prepared to strip down to a sleeveless top or even a sports bra, because there is nothing worse than having to finish a hot yoga class in a long-sleeve top.

Need help deciding what to wear to hot yoga? Ahead, I share some of my go-to yoga clothes for women, including the best leggings for hot yoga and the onesie I live in, even when I’m not at the studio.

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Leggings

Nike Zenvy High-Waisted Flared Leggings

Buy Now $110

If you want to wear pants to hot yoga, look for comfortable leggings that are lightweight, breathable, and move with your body for an easier flow. The Nike Zenvy High-Waisted Flared Leggings check all of my hot yoga attire boxes. I love that they have a high-waisted fit so that I can comfortably wear just a sports bra and still feel supported, and the trendy flare silhouette provides more airflow in some poses.

Sizes Available: 2XS-3XL (standard); 0X-4X (plus)
Colors: 7
Materials: 63% nylon, 37% spandex

Halara Softlyzero™ Crossover Pocket Plain Leggings

$30 Buy Now

For a more budget-friendly option, the Halara Softlyzero™ Crossover Pocket Plain Leggings are also a great option. These $30 leggings feel high-end with a buttery soft texture, tons of stretch, and sweat-absorbing material (a must for hot yoga!). They also come in several different lengths, so you can find a pair that fits like a glove, and 28 different colors. While it’s not necessary for an in-studio class, the hot yoga leggings also feature a UPF 50 rating to protect your skin while on hikes or exercising outdoors.

Sizes Available: XS-3XL
Colors: 28
Materials: 85% nylon, 15% elastane

Quince Ultra-Form High-Rise Legging

$40 Buy Now

The Quince Ultra-Form High-Rise Leggings are another budget-friendly hot yoga leggings option to consider. These comfortable exercise pants feature a classic high-rise fit and are constructed from a moisture-wicking and anti-microbial material designed to keep you cool while you sweat. They also have low-level compression, so you won’t feel restricted while flowing.

Sizes Available: XS-XL
Colors: 13
Materials: 78% nylon, 22% spandex
Short

Girlfriend Collective Black High-Rise Pocket Bike Short

$68 Buy Now

It goes without saying that hot yoga gets hot, so a pair of bike shorts can serve you well in the studio. The Girlfriend Collective Black High-Rise Pocket Bike Shorts are one of my all-time favorites and a great athleisure item to have in your wardrobe for ultra-sweat workouts (or, honestly, hot days in general). These shorts are available in sizes up to 6XL and are constructed from recycled plastic water bottles with 21% spandex, so they boast a ton of flexibility.

Sizes Available: 2XS-6XL
Colors: 5
Materials: 79% recycled water bottles (RPET), 21% spandex

Vuori AllTheFeels™ Onesie

$118 Buy Now

The Vuori AllTheFeels™ Onesie is one piece of athleisure I live in all summer long—and it’s an excellent onesie option for hot yoga classes, too. The onesie is constructed from a buttery soft and ultra-stretchy material that supports you without feeling too restrictive. I love that the spaghetti straps don’t dig into your shoulders, and how flattering the seaming on the waist looks. When I’m not at yoga, I wear mine with an open oversized button-down shirt and a pair of chunky sneakers.

Sizes Available: 2XS-2XL
Colors: 2
Materials: 75% recycled polyamide, 25% elastane
Sports Bras

Nike Zenvy Rib Light-Support Non-Padded Longline Sports Bra
On Sale 38% off

$37 Buy Now

Sometimes—okay, for me, most of the time—a top is too much for a hot yoga class, so I prefer a longline sports bra like the Nike Zenvy Rib Light-Support Non-Padded Longline Sports Bra instead. This bra looks more like a cropped tank top and is constructed from breathable and flexible nylon material that is super soft and comfortable, even while ultra-sweaty.

Sizes Available: XS-2XL
Colors: 3
Materials: 78% nylon, 22% spandex

Athleta Transcend Square Neck Crop Bra

$55 Buy Now

The Athleta Transcend Square Neck Crop Bra is another longline sports bra worth considering. This bra top is constructed from a comfortable nylon and LYCRA material and comes in sizes XS through XL for A through C and D through DD+ cups. And, because of its longline design, it can easily moonlight as a top for hot yoga classes.

Sizes Available: XS-XL
Colors: 7
Materials: 75% nylon, 25% LYCRA®
Tops

Rhone Serene Tank

$64 Buy Now

I have several tops from Rhone and am obsessed with their fit and feel. The Rhone Serene Tank is a great option for hot yoga because it’s lightweight and constructed with GOLDFUSION® Anti-Odor Technology. It also features a slightly loose fit so it won’t cling to you while you flow.

Sizes Available: XS-2XL
Colors: 11
Materials: Nylon, spandex

Beyond Yoga Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank

$66 Buy Now

Consider the Beyond Yoga Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank for a more form-fitting yoga top. This is a great option for anyone looking for a sports bra alternative since it features a built-in shelf bra for medium support. It’s also constructed from buttery soft and stretchy material that moves with your body and has moisture-wicking properties to keep you dry while you sweat.

Sizes Available: 2XS-2XL
Colors: 21
Materials: 87% polyester, 13% elastane