Length of Leggings: What Length is Right for You?

Length of Leggings: What Length is Right for You?

There are so many length of leggings, how do you decide which one is right for you? Leggings are categorized into three main lengths: Capris, Midis, Ankle Length and Long Leggings. 

 

Length of leggings

Some of the factors to take into consideration (and questions you should ask yourself) are:

What are your length of legs? 

- All of the leggings lengths are measured for an average height of 5'6". If you are much taller (lets say 6') then you have to account that the length of the legging will be different on you. A midi legging that would hit at the bottom of the calf on an "average" height of 5'6" would be more near the very top of your calf if you are 6' tall.

What is the temperature when you will primarily be wearing these leggings?

- Do you live in a hot climate where you will be in hotter temperatures most of the time? If so, then you might prefer a capri or midi length as opposed to a longer length legging. If you like to cozy up and wear socks over your leggings then opt for a full long length of a legging instead - so you can comfortably wear boots and not have a space between your socks and leggings.  

How do you measure your inseam?

- The inseam is measured from the gusset (or lack of better words) the crotch area to the very bottom of the leg. Here's a cute video on how to measure. 

how to measure inseam

 

 

Popular Leggings Lengths:

Most of the popular lengths of leggings are capri, midi length (or commonly referred to as 7/8 length) and full length leggings. 

 

capri leggings

 

WOMENS CAPRIS:


Capris are a favorite either for petite women and during the summer time months. They hit below the knee area - about a 24"-25" inseam. They are great for any activity (yoga, hiking or other activities.  Shop Womens Capris

 

 

midi length leggings

 

MIDI LEGGINGS:


Midi-length leggings are right between a capri and a full length legging. They are another favorite  (aside from capris) for women with shorter legs - where a long legging would typically bunch up around the ankles. They hit mid-calf and above the ankle (for an average 5'6" height).  They are great for any activity (yoga, hiking or other activities.    Shop Midi Leggings

 

 

 


long length leggings

LONG LEGGINGS:

Long-length leggings are a classic and also referred to as a "full length legging". Most of the time when people refer to leggings they are talking about this length. They are another favorite  (aside from capris) for women with shorter legs - where a long legging would typically bunch up around the ankles. They hit mid-calf and above the ankle (for an average 5'6" height).  They are great for any activity (yoga, hiking or other activities.  Shop Long Leggings


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