The Best Loose Fitting Yoga Pants for Women

Athleta Studio Jogger is one of the best options if you are looking for a comfy, flattering style for your yoga practice. This design is lightweight and unbelievably soft with a wonderful drape that doesn’t add a lot of bulk. It has an amazingly comfortable waistband that moves with you during your practice. The fabric is modal with a touch of Spandex for a stretch, so it is breathable, sweat-wicking, and super soft.

Women love this jogger because it looks great while still being roomy, and it has pockets. There are some complaints about the length, but it depends on how tall you are and where you prefer the pants to fall at the ankle. The waist is high but is intended to be folded over, so you have a bit of room to play with the waistband and find what works for you.

Available from Athleta

The all-day, easy-going Lululemon Align™ Wide Leg Crop 23″ has an extra-wide, relaxed fit that gives you lots of room to move around comfortably.

Shoppers love the wide waistband that stays put and gives you substantial coverage when you are doing inverted poses. This design is made from the Align fabric that is well-loved for its ability to keep you dry even in hot conditions, as well as its buttery light-as-air feel. If you are looking for a breathable wide-leg crop design, this could very well be a great choice for you.

Available from Lululemon

The Yak & Yeti Indian Harem Yoga Joggers are another ultra-comfy style that is great for yoga or just for casual wear. They are made from 100% cotton, so they have a soft natural feel to them. The waistband (and the cuffs) of these pants is a lovely smocked design that most women find really comfortable and practical.

Many reviewers recommend sizing down if you aren’t looking for a  voluminous leg width since they are quite baggy.

Available from EverydayYoga.com

These Jockey Women’s Activewear Cotton Stretch Flare Capris pants are a nice practical alternative to other wide-leg looser styles. This is an excellent choice if you aren’t looking to make a strong statement, but you want to have good quality pants to do your yoga practice comfortably. They have a slight flare at the bottom that creates a very flattering form, especially if you have wider thighs.

Shoppers mention that the fit is true to size even after washing and drying. They have a soft cotton feel with a little bit of stretch that doesn’t become shapeless and saggy after being worn for several hours. They have a small waist, so they stay in place but are cut with extra room in hips, rear, and thighs.

Available from Amazon

Zella Barely Flare Live in High Waist Pants are an interesting style that fits like a legging at the top but has a wide leg. This would perhaps be a good choice for someone used to leggings but who wants to move over to a wider leg but still like the pant form-fitted around the behind and thighs, so things stay nice and snug when you are moving around.

One thing to note about the Zella Barely Flare is the length is an issue for some shoppers. They are definitely on the longer side, but flared pants tend to be a bit longer generally. They are also very high rise, so perhaps not the best style if you have shorter legs or a smaller torso length. On the plus side, the high waist with the wide band holds everything in place nicely, so you don’t reveal too much when doing inverted yoga poses.

Available from Nordstrom

Onzie Gypsy Joggers are cute and fun yoga pants that don’t make you look like you are wearing your workout gear all day long. They have side slits and strings at the bottom of the legs that make it easy to adjust the length.

The side pockets are nice and deep and help make this a versatile design for wearing outside the yoga studio. The fabric is a super soft jersey-like material that keeps its shape and soft feel as long as it’s washed by hand. Shoppers say the elastic can be a little bit tight when you first start to wear them, but most find it stretches out over time.

Available from EverydayYoga.com

Not surprisingly, Amazon is a great place to find lots of inexpensive harem-style yoga pants that work well as loose-fitting exercise pants. There are lots to choose from, with most of them coming in beautiful prints and fun colors.

A popular option that you may want to start with is the Boho Vib Women’s Rayon Print Smocked Waist Boho Harem Yoga Pants. These are made from lightweight rayon fabric. They’re loose fit, slightly baggy, ankle-length pants with elastic hems.

Consumers say they fit well, are very loose, and super comfy. One thing to be aware of with this style is that the fabric is very thin and almost see-through, although the fabric’s thinness helps you stay cool as they are breathable.

Available from Amazon

Garudasana Yoga Trousers from the British brand Sweaty Betty are super soft and lightweight joggers that are perfect for most yoga practices. They have an elastic waist, handy side-seam pockets, and best of all, are made from a moisture-wicking fabric that will keep you cool and comfortable.

Reviewers say these are amazingly soft and comfortable for yoga, lounging, or casual wear. They are also noted for being quite loose compared to a standard American-style jogger. They also have lots of stretch for all those tricky yoga postures and keep their shape well.

Available from Nordstrom