26 June 2026
How to Measure Yourself for Leggings at Home
Three measurements decide fit more than any other: waist, hip, and inseam. Waist is measured at the narrowest point, usually just above the belly button — not where your trousers currently sit, which can be lower. Hip is measured at the widest point, typically across the widest part of your seat, keeping the tape parallel to the floor rather than angled. Inseam matters most for length: measure from the crotch seam of a well-fitting pair of leggings or trousers you already own, down to where you want the hem to sit, rather than your full outer leg length, which includes the waistband and throws the number off. Take all three in centimetres or inches consistently, without pulling the tape tight enough to compress skin. If you're between two sizes on our chart, sizing up is usually the safer call for compression leggings specifically, since fabric with a strong compression element will always feel tighter than a non-compression legging at the same labelled size.
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Frequently asked questions
- Should I measure over clothes or against skin?
- Against skin or light clothing — measuring over bulky clothing adds inaccurate inches to every measurement.
- What if my waist and hip measurements fall into two different sizes on the chart?
- Size to your hip measurement for leggings specifically, since waistbands on most of our styles use compression fabric that stretches to accommodate a smaller waist.
- How often should I re-measure?
- Body measurements can shift over months, especially around training changes, so it's worth re-measuring before any purchase if it's been six months or more since your last check.