Leggings are meant to be skin tight, after all, so we all deserve some that look good and stay up no matter what! However, when it comes to leggings, nothing is more annoying than a pair that won’t stop slipping down. How come your leggings won’t stay up, though? Why are your leggings rolling down, and what can be done about it? The article can help you solve this problem.
Why Do Leggings Fall Down
Wrong Size
Your leggings are obviously too big, which is why they’ll fall down. In fact, the sizing of any body-hugging piece of clothing or underwear must be exact. If it is too big, it won’t hug you properly and will also look completely out of place.
It should be noted that leggings, particularly those with compression, can appear surprisingly small when hanging. So, if you see leggings for the first time, don’t be alarmed. Move around while wearing them to check for creases or gaps where there shouldn’t be any.
Low-Quality Fabric Or Design
Poorly made leggings are simply more likely to fall down because they weren’t made with longevity in mind. Every now and then, you get what you pay for!
The primary offenders are fashionable tights and leggings. Since these styles weren’t made for yoga or physical activities, they frequently feature low-quality materials and unpractical fits.
Lost Elasticity
Leggings frequently have a lot of elasticated, which can eventually wear out. When it comes to elasticized materials, how well you take care of them can have an impact in addition to how often you wear them. Anything made of spandex or lycra can be severely damaged by dryers in particular because the high heat can cause the elastic to snap. On occasion, you may even notice tiny bits of “elastic stubble” on the clothing.
You’ve Lost Weight
Another obvious one, but since our bodies are constantly changing, it bears mentioning! If you’ve lost weight or changed your shape for any reason (postpartum, diet and exercise, hormonal changes, etc.), you should do so immediately.) your clothes will fit differently.
While you might not notice this as much in some pieces of clothing, your leggings will probably be one of the first to fit differently if your shape has changed on your lower half.
Wrong Body Proportions
You may need to try a variety of yoga pant styles depending on your body type before you find a pair that won’t fall down. Numerous attractive body types exist, but sadly not all brands offer products for them.
For instance, even when the bottom fits perfectly, a pear-shaped person might discover that the waistbands of leggings are too loose around their midsection.
Another possibility is that high waist leggings would fit perfectly through the leg but be too tight on a plumper belly.
Damage From Washing
If the fabric is harmed during washing, some leggings may start to fall or roll down.
The best yoga legging manufacturers advise hand washing your garments. Additionally, you can use a washing machine with a delicate cycle and cold water, followed by a hang or low-temperature tumble dry.
The fabric in the waistband may stretch out and become damaged if you unintentionally wash your leggings on a hot or rough cycle. So they won’t hug your waist like they used to.
What To Do When Your Leggings Keep Sliding Down
Size Down
Your leggings being too big is frequently the main offender. It’s best to purchase a size that does not sag at the beginning for clothing items like leggings that are intended to be skin-tight.
Your leggings are probably too big if the fabric is wrinkling close to your crotch, behind your knees, or hanging loosely around your ankles.
Wear High Waist Leggings
This choice comes highly recommended. High-waisted leggings are flattering, eliminate the muffin top, and the extra fabric on the waistband hugs your torso and prevents your pants from falling down. Normal high waist leggings will rest above the navel.
Choose Brushed Fabrics
Leggings won’t slide down as easily because of the traction that brushed fabrics will provide against your skin. Beyond Yoga, Nike, and Nordstrom’s Zella brand are among the companies that use brushed fabric.
Give Compression Fabrics A Chance
The strength and body-hugging quality of compressive fabrics are well known. They’re fantastic for sports with high impact because they “keep everything in.”
Compression clothing might not be appropriate for you if you engage in low-impact exercises like yoga, barre, or pilates. Lululemon, 2XU, and WERKSHOP are all top-notch compression apparel manufacturers.
Wear Leggings With Elastic Built Into The Waistband
Look for leggings with elastic waistbands of a high caliber. Leggings with an obvious elastic band around the waist are also produced by some brands.
The leggings by Cushnie, Carbon38, P.E Nation, and Terez are excellent and have an elastic band to keep the pants up and around your waist.
Wear Leggings With A Top Seam In The Waistband
When it comes to fit, top seams can make all the difference. I personally prefer top seams because they give the waist more support without making you look high-waisted.
The top of the waistbands of Inner Fire, Fit Rebel, and Zella all have seams. Medium rise leggings stay in place thanks to the seam, in my experience.
Wear Leggings With Waistband Drawstrings
When properly adjusted, drawstrings hold leggings in place. By making a hole in the inner middle front of the waistband and threading a string through the leggings, you can make a pair of leggings with drawstrings that you adore.
To help the string go around the waistband and back out the same opening, secure it with a safety pin at the end of the string. And there you have it—some drawstring leggings you improvised.
Wear Leggings With Rubber Waistband Support
How do we interpret this? The rubber layer on some activewear brands helps your leggings stay in place. To prevent your leggings from slipping off while you wear them, it creates some friction.
Consider Wearing A Onesie
A onesie will ensure that almost everything will stay in place. When suspended in the air, many aerial artists actually prefer to wear leotards and onesies.
If you have a low-cut top, be cautious when doing downward dog because you could nip yourself in the neck.
Wear A Belt
Most leggings with a denim appearance typically have belt loops. To keep your bottoms up and look discrete, wear a skinny belt.
Wash Your Clothing The Right Way
Our clothing eventually deteriorates with continued use. Elasticity frequently gives out, causing the fabric to stretch to an unwearable size. Be sure to carefully and closely adhere to the manufacturer’s washing instructions to extend the life of your clothing and prevent premature wardrobe depletion.