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No seams, no problem.
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Despite being lightweight, it kept us cool, supported, and dry during workouts.
If you prefer a compressive seamless legging, we recommendSet Active Sculptflexwhich sculpted our curves without being uncomfortable.
Leggings are an undeniable wardrobe staple, but not all are created equal.
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Although soft, stretchy materials likecottonare always key, the seamless variety can look and feel smoother.
Seamless clothing is often made with a circular knitting technique instead of stitching multiple pieces together.
This comes with a ton of benefits when compared to regular leggings, explains UK-based fashion directorKristine Kilty.
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To find seamless leggings worth buying, wetestedmore than 20 pairs at home.
As we wore and washed them, we rated them on fit, comfort, performance, and durability.
Here’s the best seamless leggings we tested.
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Plus its hard not to fall for those adorable colors.
They fall at the ankle and are perfect for lounging or running errands.
We like the wider-than-average, high-rise waistband, breathable weave, and velvety-soft feel.
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Wear them like the cool girls withwhite socksandsneakerslayered over them for your daily walk.
We also appreciate that the inclusive size range goes up to 4X.
Plus, the raised texture just feels cool when you rub your hands over it.
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We like this pair with its seam-free back and sides and no stitching down the outer legs.
Case in point: Ldnr Chisel Leggings.
These bestsellers have varying levels of compression to smooth and cinch certain areas without flattening others.
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What really stands out about these stretchy pants is the waistband.
The lightly compressive, fold-over design supports your tummy and smooths your midsection without digging into your skin.
We also like that odor-control technology is woven in to keep you smelling fresh.
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We like how these athletic tights enhance your natural silhouette without pinching or feeling uncomfortably tight.
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Alyssa Kaplan, associate editor:“They hold up beautifully.
I’ve been wearing these for years and they wash and wear well.
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They don’t pill at all and they’re not lint magnets either.”
The technology used in their construction not only aids sports performance but optimizes comfort and durability.
Regular leggings, on the other hand, are created by stitching together multiple pieces of fabric.
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With fewer seams and minimal visible stitching, seamless leggings work with your body instead of against it.
For many, these stretchy pants feel as close to wearing nothing as it gets.
Seamless leggings also tend to be more durable.
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As the former associate editor for Her Campus, she was responsible for all style and beauty news coverage.
Iris has been a contributing writer for Byrdie since 2024, writing fashion shopping stories.
Open Access J Sports Med.
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Published 2020 Jan 22. doi:10.2147/OAJSM.S198809
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