High-Waisted Workout Leggings That Are Also Perfect for Brunch

It doesn't get more chic than Eleven by Venus Williams' compression leggings that absorb sweat and moisture. They're perfect for that quick grocery store run (with a mask!) or a Zoom yoga class. 

Universal Standard's sweat-absorbing mesh leggings are cute, airy, come in two different colors, and have a hidden (!) back pocket.  

You'll have trouble deciding whether or not you actually want to sweat in these amazing Outdoor Voices leggings, known for their chevron design that's flattering on every body type. 

Throw on Roam Loud's Shavo Seamless Set when you're planning to get in those squats to firm up your booty and make up for the lack of, you know, walking that you used to do pre-pandemic. 

Look like a street style star in Girlfriend Collective's leggings made from recycled water bottles. If you love the snug fit, they also come in black, blue, jade, navy, purple, and red. 

If you love Spanx, you'll appreciate these  thick jersey leggings even more. They're super high-waisted (literally, they go halfway up your back) and won't irritate your skin.

The internet cannot stop obsessing over these $11 leggings from Amazon. (Yes, you read that correctly.) "They aren't messing around with the high waist capabilities," says one reviewer. "They come up above the smallest part of my waist when pulled up all the way, which I love."  

Make your leggings a staple item in your wardrobe, thanks to this printed pair from CultureFit Clothing. It's cropped just below the knee, which will put your excellent sock game on display.

Athleta's high-rise leggings were made for yogis to nail that tree pose and downward dog. They're simple, and the waist band stays in one place without being too tight. As one reviewer so eloquently wrote, "I'd like to live in these." 

Nike's sculpted high-waisted leggings purposefully aim to show off those toned calf muscles when you want the world to know you #workout. 

Take your leggings to the next level with a bright pair from PowerMoves. They're too good not to wear on socially-distant hikes. 

For a super high-rise fit that doesn't go all the way down to your ankles, allow me to introduce you to this classic Lululemon pair. 

Sometimes a girl just wants to throw on a pair of leggings—workout class scheduled or not—and that's where these Fabletics leggings come in. Did we mention they have pockets?! Genius. 

For a more elevated look, go for Alo's shiny leggings equipped with a waistband that can be worn way above your belly button or folded over just like you did in the early 2000s. (Just me?)