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Best maternity leggings: With compression, made of opaque material, or for fitness classes – these are the ten most beautiful leggings.

According to Karl Lagerfeld, you've lost control of your life as soon as you reach for sweatpants. But the tracksuit bottoms trend in recent seasons has shown us otherwise – and resulted in looks that are as controlled as they are curated, especially in street style. What about leggings? From a fashion perspective, they're a phenomenon. While the currently popular trouser shape changes almost from season to season, leggings manage to outlast any change in this area. As a wardrobe essential and thanks to their adaptability, they are of course also a must during pregnancy. Whether compression, made of opaque fabric, or for fitness classes: which leggings should you wear during pregnancy? Here, VOGUE tells you what to look for in maternity leggings and where you can find the ten most beautiful styles to shop.

Which maternity leggings are the best?

If you're wondering: Which maternity pants are the best?, the answer is clear: styles that combine comfort and support, but still allow you to stay true to your style. You should feel good in your skin during pregnancy and afterwards, and comfortable pieces like maternity leggings that grow with your belly can help with this. Support also plays an important role in the choice because over time the baby bump puts strain on both your back and legs. With maternity leggings, special fabrics and seams ensure that the growing belly is optimally supported and the rest of the body is ideally relieved - whether for a run to the office, in your own four walls, or at a yoga class.

Which leggings should you wear during pregnancy?

How do you find the right size maternity leggings? Since every baby bump grows individually, there is no universal answer as to which size fits in which month. So it's best to order a selection now and base your choice on your normal size, because maternity leggings are designed to grow with your body. The high stretch content makes them a loyal companion during and immediately after pregnancy . How should they ideally fit? To ensure that maternity leggings offer enough support for your growing belly, they should fit close to the skin but not be constricting. Special models with compression offer support but leave enough room for movement. Are special materials important for maternity leggings? Especially if you want to wear maternity leggings for exercising, you should look for breathable, quick-drying fabrics that were developed for the fitness area.

In the following VOGUE selection, we show you the ten best maternity leggings for summer and winter. We also reveal which models offer extra compression, are made from opaque materials, or are especially great for workouts .

#1 Best Maternity Compression Leggings