These days, you don't need to be a yoga expert to have a few pairs of cozy yoga pants in your wardrobe. In fact, as of late, yoga pants have become a bit of a fashion statement in their own way; they're comfortable, form fitting, and can be great for running errands or simply lounging around the house. Before you go on a yoga-pant shopping spree, however, there are some considerations you'll want to keep in mind, such as which style of yoga pant will be most flattering on you.
Skinny Yoga Pants
There are essentially three different styles of yoga pant that you'll find on most store shelves: skinny, flared, and straight-leg. Skinny yoga pants are quite popular these days, as they mimic the trendy fit of skinny jeans; they're very form fitting and skin-tight from the waist all the way down to the ankles (or calves, for capri-style yoga pants). This particular style of yoga pant is great for those who are confident in the appearance of their legs, but may not be best for those who are self conscious about perceived problem areas on the legs, such as large thighs or cellulite.
Flared Yoga Pants
Another popular option when it comes to yoga pants is the flared style. This particular style tends to fit tighter in the hips and thighs, while flaring out and fitting more loosely from the knees down. Generally, this style is flattering on just about any body type, but tends to be a great choice for women who are self conscious about the size of their hips and thighs. That's because the flaring out of these yoga pants tends to balance out larger hips or wider thighs. Those who go with this option, however, should be careful to choose a pair that's the right length, as flared yoga pants that are too long can inhibit your movement while doing some yoga poses.
Straight-Cut Yoga Pants
Finally, there's the option of straight-cut yoga pants, which are similar to flared yoga pants in that they're tighter fitting in the hips and thighs. However, instead of flaring out at the bottom, this style simply loosens at the knees and falls straight to the floor. This is a wonderful option for women of an average build, though women with larger thighs can also flatter their body type by going with a larger size that doesn't cling as tightly to the hips and thighs.
