High Waisted Leggings

High-waisted leggings sit at or above the natural waist, which is what stops them sliding down. If yours roll no matter the brand, the rise is usually the reason — a mid-rise pair on a long torso ends up on the widest part of the stomach with nothing to grip.

Look for a band around three to five inches deep. Narrow bands concentrate pressure into a strip and fold over; wide ones lie flat. We go into the full diagnosis in this guide.

Our sizing runs about one size smaller than US sizing — if you are between sizes, size up. The size guide shows you how to measure.