You stand in front of your wardrobe before a walk or the gym with two pieces in your hand: leggings that hold close to your body and move with it, and pants that give you room. Which do you pick?
The short answer: choose the leggings if you like a sculpting cut worn under a tunic or blouse. Choose wide leg training pants for women if you want room to move and straight, wide legs. In this guide we compare leggings or wide-leg pants from A&B, so you can choose what suits your day.
Three questions before you decide
Before you compare shape or colour, ask yourself:
- What are you doing today? A calm walk, a gym session, or a long day out?
- How much room do you want? Some women feel comfortable in a cut that holds close to the body under a long layer, and others prefer a wide cut.
- What will you wear on top? Your top layer often decides which of the two pieces suits you best.
If you have answered these questions, you have already chosen half the way. The rest is detail, and we explain it in the sections below.
Crossover Waist Leggings, when are they right for you?
The Crossover Waist Leggings are built around a double-layer crossover waistband that supports your waist, with a sculpting fit. The waistband takes a V shape inspired by the collection's geometric details.
A&B designs them to be worn under the High Neck Longline Tunic or the Tailored Blouse, for a modest look at the gym or on the walking track. They come in black, olive green, burgundy and pink.
The leggings suit you if:
- You like a cut that holds close to the body and moves with it as you walk or train.
- You wear a longline tunic or a tailored blouse over them for extra coverage.
- You prefer the feeling of support at the waist.
Wide leg training pants for women, when are they right for you?
The Modest Wide-Leg Training Pants give you room to move without losing a polished shape at the waist. The legs are straight and wide, and the look is comfortable and covered.
They share the double-layer crossover waistband and the V shape with the leggings. They come in black, olive green, navy blue and off white.
Length matters here too. The pants are clearly longer than the leggings, so work out what suits your height before you order.
The wide-leg pants suit you if:
- You prefer the coverage that comes from a wide cut.
- You want more room to move through a long day.
- You like comfort combined with a defined waist that shapes your look.
Leggings and wide leg training pants for women at a glance
- Cut. The leggings sculpt the body and move with it, and the pants have straight, wide legs.
- Waistband. A double-layer crossover waistband for support on both pieces, in a V shape.
- Fabric. Premium certified polyester on both pieces.
- Length. The pants are about 16 to 20 cm longer, depending on size. In size S the pants measure 106 cm against 89 cm for the leggings.
- Styling. The leggings go with the longline tunic or the tailored blouse, and the pants go with the tailored blouse or the V-Neck Performance Top.
Which one should you choose for your activity?
Do not treat this list as a strict rule. Treat it as a starting point you adjust to what feels comfortable. And if you are still undecided, start with one piece and add the other once you know what suits your routine:
- Walking. The leggings suit a modest look under a longline tunic or blouse, and wide leg training pants for women suit you better if you want more room.
- The gym. The leggings are for a secure feel and support at the waist, and the pants are for more freedom of movement.
- A long day out. The wide-leg pants suit hours on the move best, because they are designed for all-day comfort.
- Travel. Both go well with the longline tunic and the parka for a complete look.
How do you style the leggings and the wide-leg pants?
Four looks to start from:
- Leggings with the High Neck Longline Tunic, for light workouts and walking.
- Leggings with the Tailored Blouse, for the days you go from the gym to the office.
- Wide-leg pants with the V-Neck Performance Top, for a comfortable workout and free movement.
- Wide-leg pants with the longline tunic, for more coverage and a calm look.
The tunic and the top go well with both pieces, so you can swap the bottoms and keep the top the same. Wide leg training pants for women also give you a comfortable option when you do not want a cut that clings to the body. It is a smart way to vary your looks without buying many pieces.
On the Build Your Set page you choose the colour and size of each piece, and you will find both pieces in the bottoms collection.
How do you choose your size?
Measurements are in centimetres, as in the size guide, and the model in the photos wears size S.
- XS. Leggings: waist 55.5, hips 66, length 87.5. Pants: waist 58.5, hips 73.5, length 104.
- S. Leggings: waist 61, hips 76, length 89. Pants: waist 63.5, hips 81, length 106.
- M. Leggings: waist 63.5, hips 81, length 91. Pants: waist 66, hips 86, length 110.
- L. Leggings: waist 68.5, hips 86, length 94. Pants: waist 71, hips 91, length 114.
If you are between sizes, A&B suggests the larger size for more comfort, or your usual size for a more secure feel. Compare your own measurements with the chart rather than with the size of your other clothes, because every brand measures differently.
Frequently asked questions
Leggings or wide-leg pants, which is better for walking?
Both work, depending on what you prefer. The Crossover Waist Leggings give a modest look under a longline tunic or tailored blouse, and the wide-leg pants give you more room to move.
Can I wear the leggings without a tunic or a long top?
A&B designs the leggings to be worn under a long piece for a modest look. In the end the decision is yours, so choose what feels comfortable.
How much longer are the pants than the leggings?
In size S the pants measure 106 cm against 89 cm for the leggings, and in size L they measure 114 cm against 94 cm.
Which colours are available?
The leggings come in black, olive green, burgundy and pink, and the pants come in black, olive green, navy blue and off white. Colours and stock can change, so check the product page.
Does the V-Neck Performance Top go with both pieces?
Yes, the V-Neck Performance Top goes with both the wide-leg pants and the Crossover Waist Leggings.