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Theyre perfect, from fit (uber-comfy) to fashion (nice tights!).
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But one womans neon dream might be anothers capri-cut nightmare.
you should probably try them on and see what is best for you and your body.
Team Capri:Shorties tend to gravitate to an abbreviated length.
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Flashing some ankle is always a good call, addsSweaty Bettycreative director and founder, Tamara Hill-Norton.
And some ladies feel like they can perform better in shorter styles.
For a tall girls, this is like being chopped in half.
Full-length makes everything looks longer.
Team Solid:Classic black goes with everything and doesnt show sweat or dirt.
I will always prefer a dark color to a light one, says avid cyclist Cristina Goyanes.
Darker shades are more flattering on my curves.
Also, I dislike how in lighter colors you’re free to see sweat marks.
Its all about balance, you know…barre-to-bar.
Usually I tend to have leggings that have the pattern or color going down the sides of the legs.
Patterns can be surprisingly flattering and are crazy trendy right now, she says.
Some of the best include camouflage, animal prints, snake skin, and loud, wild prints.
If the leggings are too small, the pattern can look stretched and distorted…like on your booty.
Overly snug can be an issue, adds Killion.
And better form = better results.
Team Slightly Loose:The idea of wearing snug clothing scares me!
And Russell swears by her yoga pants, which have a roomier fit than most leggings on the market.
I love that they have flare legsseems kind of out of style, but I think it’s flattering!
Of course you have to take performance into consideration, too.
If youre doing a lot of lateral exercises or jumping, any extra fabric may get in your way.
I can rock any pair of leggings with the right waistband, says Kelling.
I prefer my waistband rolled over and my pants low.
This accentuates my lower abdominals and gives a great perky look to the butt.
And sometimes this style helps prevent the waistband from rolling over during inversions in yoga class.
Molly Leibowitz wears herZella Live In leggingsto group fitness classesand even got her former roommate hooked on them.
They have a wider waistband that helps everything look smoother, she says.
There are NO RULES!
If that means logging a training session in your living room while sporting yourpajama pants, you do you!
Youll still be able to burpee (although fleece and flannel may not be the best sweat-wicking materials).
Ultimately you want to rock a pair of leggings that make you feel happy and confident.
