The Practical Legging Detail Every Fashion Girl Should Consider
When it comes to the world of leggings, it seems like there are new styles coming out every other day, leading to an ever-increasing number of options to choose from. From basic black ankle lengths to bright and colorful cropped pairs, however you define your style (both in and out of the gym), there’s a pair of leggings that was made with you in mind. That said, no matter who you are, you should always consider a pair of workout pants with—drumroll, please—pockets.
As much as we love standard leggings, there’s something about having the ability to go hands-free during your workouts with the addition of pockets. The convenience of pockets will allow us to get through any type of activity without having to worry about holding the bare necessities (keys, cards, and phone) or carrying a bag everywhere we go. Below, we’ve rounded up 13 pairs of workout pants with pockets that’ll get through anything you’re doing, whether it’s a quick visit to the gym or a hike with your friends.
You'll wear these for years.
And now, everything you to know about washing your leggings.

Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. She has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award.
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