The Women's Printed High Rise Leggings For Active And Casual Wea are built to work as both activewear and everyday casual — the fabric weight and finish sit between the obviously athletic and the plainly casual, which means they read differently depending on what you pair with them. The waistband is high enough to stay in place through exercise but comfortable enough to wear through a full day of regular movement. Available in Light Gray, Black, Slate.
What Makes These Stand Out
- High-rise waistband sitting approximately 25–27cm from the crotch seam — elongates the visible leg line and stays in place through movement
- Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL — see the size guide below before ordering
- Comes in Light Gray, Black, Slate, Blue — each colorway has distinct styling potential depending on how casual or elevated you want the outfit to read
Fit & Sizing
Size to your hip measurement first, then consider the rise. The high waistband sits approximately 25–27cm from the crotch seam — for most people that's 3–4cm above the navel. If you have a short torso, the waistband may land closer to the bra line, which can feel uncomfortable when seated for long periods. Size for the hip and thigh; if the waistband has a little extra room, a belt fixes it cleanly. Going down a size to get a tighter waistband at the expense of hip room is the wrong trade. Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL.
How to Style
The top determines whether these read as athleisure or casual-everyday. A cropped athletic top signals gym; a longline cardigan, structured blazer, or oversized coat signals intentional casual. For a polished result: high waist leggings plus a tucked-in fitted blouse plus clean loafers or ankle boots. Avoid sheer or flowing tops with leggings — the contrast between a fluid top and a tight bottom creates visual imbalance. Structured, fitted, or slightly cropped tops keep proportions correct.
Fabric & Care
Wash cold inside-out on a gentle cycle — hot water and fabric softener are what cause leggings to go saggy, not the amount of washing. Fabric softener coats the elastane fibres and reduces their snap; hot water degrades the stretch recovery. Air dry to extend the elastic life, or tumble dry on low occasionally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you buy
How does the high waist on the Women's Printed High Rise Leggings For Active And Casual Wea affect what size to order? +
Size to your hip measurement first, then consider the rise. The high waistband on these sits approximately 25–27cm from the crotch seam — for most women that's 3–4cm above the belly button. If you have a short torso the waistband may land close to the bra line, which some find uncomfortable when seated for long periods. Size for the hips, then use a belt or tuck-in top if the waistband has a little extra room. Going down a size to get a snug waistband at the expense of hip room is the wrong trade.
Are the Women's Printed High Rise Leggings For Active And Casual Wea squat-proof and do they stay opaque when stretched? +
The fabric is a nylon-spandex blend at approximately 80/20 — the ratio that delivers the best combination of opacity, stretch recovery, and durability. At this ratio the fabric doesn't thin out or turn sheer when stretched across the hips and seat, which cheaper 50/50 blends do. The four-way stretch means the fabric pulls equally in every direction — no diagonal drag lines across the thighs when moving. To test opacity: put your hand inside the leg and hold them up to a light source.
Do the Women's Printed High Rise Leggings For Active And Casual Wea work for petite frames or do they need altering? +
At a true petite height (under 5'2") these will likely need a 3–5cm hem taken up — the standard inseam is cut for an average height of around 5'5". Other than length, the proportions work well: the waist and hip measurements scale correctly to petite frames, and the cut doesn't change in a way that looks proportionally wrong. The rise and pocket placement are the more critical details for petite fits: a high rise elongates the leg; a pocket that sits too low (below mid-thigh) can visually shorten an already short.
How do I keep the Women's Printed High Rise Leggings For Active And Casual Wea from losing their stretch after multiple washes? +
Two things kill legging elasticity: hot water and fabric softener. Wash cold, inside-out, on a gentle cycle. Fabric softener coats the elastane fibers and causes them to lose their snap — the pants will still stretch but they won't bounce back with the same tension. Tumble dry on low is fine occasionally; air drying extends the elastic life longer. Most leggings that go saggy after six months were either washed in warm water or dried on high heat regularly.
Is the print on the Women's Printed High Rise Leggings For Active And Casual Wea bold enough to build an outfit around, or is it a subtle pattern? +
The print on these reads as the focal point of the outfit — it should be treated as the statement piece rather than a supporting element. Build the rest of the outfit in solids: pick the most neutral or background colour in the print for the top, keep accessories minimal and in a single metal tone. Shoes should be solid and in a colour that appears in the print. Avoid mixing with other patterns — even a subtle stripe or check on a top will compete with the pants print.
Are the Women's Printed High Rise Leggings For Active And Casual Wea long enough for taller frames — do they hit the right length at 5'8"+? +
At 5'8" the standard inseam on most styles hits just at or slightly above the ankle, which reads as a deliberate cropped length rather than too-short. At 5'10"+ there's usually a 3–5cm gap between the hem and the floor, which looks intentional in wide-leg or jogger styles but can look abruptly short in straight-leg or formal styles. The practical answer: check the listed inseam length against your body measurement (floor to hip) minus the rise, and if the result is under your inseam length, the pants will work.
