These Leggings Will Boost Your Body Positivity

last updated 13 August 2019

We said it once, and we'll say it again—you can never have too many pairs of leggings. Since we are always on the hunt for flattering leggings that hold us in in all the right places and can withstand the endurance of a tough workout (you know, for those days when you choose to wear them to the gym instead of as pants), we decided to reach out to someone who had a bit more expertise on the matter than ourselves.

Kelly LeVeque of Be Well by Kelly is a health coach, wellness expert, and holistic nutritionist, and here, she dishes out a couple of her favorite legging brands and styles. While acknowledging the importance of fit and design, LeVeque also draws attention to an intriguing concept that proves once and for all that your outfit can (and does) affect your mood.

LeVeque told us this: "My two favorite legging brands are Alo Yoga and Lorna Jane! The brands focus on making you feel sleek, not slouchy. They hug your body right to show off your feminine curves. Plus, the brands' gear is always super hip and performs well. Lorna really understands the female body and takes great care when adding details like mesh or velvet to ensure it's truly flattering, slimming, and appropriate. When it comes to Alo, I have been known to wear my moto pants and black glossy airbrush leggings out on the town at night with a white tee, booties, and a leather jacket—they are that good.

"Your outfit can change your mood, increase your confidence, and release dopamine in the brain. Not only will dopamine make you happy, it also decreases your desire to get your release of dopamine from highly palatable foods like cupcakes, doughnuts, and pizza. Looking like you could strut down a runway and feeling sexy in your stems might actually set you up to naturally eat healthier and boost your confidence. Not to mention, since you're already in your gear, you increase your chances of working out, which makes you feel even more strong and sexy."

Keep reading to shop our selection of Alo Yoga and Lorna Jane leggings!

Shop Alo Yoga leggings:

Alo Yoga

High-Waist Airbrush Legging

Go full Kendall Jenner and wear a crop-top with this pair.

Alo Yoga

Sheila Legging

These color-block leggings will make any trip to the gym more fun.

Alo Yoga

Motion Legging

These are quite possibly the most sultry leggings we've ever seen, and we aren't mad about it.

Alo Yoga

Coast Legging

Stirrup leggings are great for workouts like Pilates and yoga.

Alo Yoga

Talia Legging

Paired with a white T-shirt, a denim jacket, and sneakers, these leggings will look even more elevated.

Shop Lorna Jane leggings:

Lorna Jane

Abbie Compression F/L Tight

We love this slightly metallic blue color.

Lorna Jane

Octavia F/L Tight

The subtle crossover waistband is extremely flattering to your waistline.

Lorna Jane

Dina Ankle Biter Tight

The zipper detailing on the side will leave you feeling extra sporty.

Lorna Jane

LJ Luxury F/L Tight

You're guaranteed to look sleek in these high-waisted leggings.

Lorna Jane

Force Core Ankle Biter Tight

The vertical mesh stripe instantly elongates your legs. Craving more legging content? Check out the dos and don'ts of washing your leggings. Opening Image: AKM-GSI

Explore More:

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.