Best Yoga Pants for Tall Women: 31–33 Inch Inseams That Actually Reach the Ankle

Yoga pants have a length problem, and tall women feel it first. The 28-inch inseam that every brand calls "full length" is cut for someone around 5'6" to 5'8". At 5'10" it is a 7/8 pant. At 6'0" it is a crop, and the waistband that was supposed to sit at your natural waist is riding on your hips because the rise was scaled for a shorter torso too.

This guide is for women 5'8" and taller who are tired of pants that stop above the ankle. We tested on a 5'9" and a 5'11" practitioner through vinyasa, yin, hot yoga, and reformer Pilates, and measured every inseam with a tape rather than trusting the listing. Below: the inseam for each height, when to embrace 7/8 and when to insist on full length, how long a flare needs to be, the brands that actually draft for tall women, and the five pants worth buying. For the all-heights roundup, see our best yoga pants for women; if you are at the other end of the tape, the petite yoga pants guide is the companion to this one.

Inseam by Height: What "Full Length" Means When You Are Tall

Inseam is measured from crotch seam to hem, and each inch of height is worth roughly half an inch of inseam. Because the industry standard 28-inch legging is cut for 5'6" to 5'8", the numbers below start where the standard stops working.

Your height	Full-length legging	7/8 legging	Crop	Flare (flats)	Flare (2-inch heel)
5'8"–5'10"	30"–31"	28"	25"	32"–33"	34"
5'10"–6'0"	31"–33"	29"–30"	26"–27"	33"–34"	35"–36"
6'0"+	33"–35"	31"	28"	35"–36"	37"

Three consequences follow. First, 31 inches is the minimum for a full-length legging at 5'8", and most brands do not make it. Second, the 28-inch pant that fits your shorter friends is a perfectly good 7/8 on you, which is the length most yoga teachers prefer anyway. Third, a flare has to be at least 33 inches, because a flare that stops at the ankle bone looks like a mistake rather than a crop.

Leg length also varies at the same height, so if you know your jeans inseam, use it: your full-length yoga pant inseam is roughly your jeans inseam minus an inch, because stretch fabric sits higher on the ankle.

Full-Length vs 7/8 on a Tall Frame

Tall women are often told to "just wear it as a 7/8," and for yoga that is actually good advice. A hem that stops an inch or two above the ankle bone keeps fabric out from under the heel in transitions, breathes better in a heated room, and shows the ankle, which makes a long leg look intentional rather than outgrown.

The catch is the rise. A pant that is short in the leg is usually short in the rise too, because the whole pattern was scaled for a shorter body. On the 5'11" tester, a standard 28-inch pant with a 10.5-inch rise sat on the hip bones rather than the waist, and the waistband rolled in downward dog. The same tester in the Align, which has a longer rise, wore the 28-inch inseam happily as a 7/8.

So the rule is: 7/8 is fine, but only in a pant with an 11 to 12-inch rise. Full length is worth the hunt for a cold studio, reformer classes, or simply because you prefer the look. Either way, check the rise before the inseam.

Detailed Reviews

1. CRZ YOGA Softretch Flare 33" — Best Overall for Tall Women

CRZ sells the Softretch flare by height rather than by a single inseam: 29 inches for 5'1" to 5'3", 31 inches for 5'4" to 5'7", and 33 inches for 5'8" to 5'11". That means the 33-inch version is not a regular flare with a longer hem. The rise is longer, the knee break sits where your knee actually is, and the flare opens from the right point on the leg. On our 5'9" tester in sneakers the hem sat half an inch off the floor, and on the 5'11" tester it just brushed the ground barefoot, which is where a flare belongs for class.

There is no front seam, which is the detail that makes a flare look like a tailored pant on a long leg instead of leggings with a wide hem. The Softretch fabric is lighter than CRZ's Butterluxe, so it swings properly rather than hanging stiffly, and it stayed opaque in a forward fold. Compression is light. Our loose-fit shift guide covers why flares are back in studios; for tall women, this is the one that fits. Sizing runs XXS to XL within each height band, and women over 6'0" may find the 33 sits at the ankle in flats and want the Tallemon 36-inch flare mentioned below.

Best for: Any tall woman who wants one flare for class and the street, at $30.

2. Yogipace Straight Leg Yoga Pants 33" — Best for Women Over 5'11"

Yogipace is one of two brands in this guide that treats tall as its own pattern rather than a longer hem, and this straight-leg pant is sold in 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, and 37-inch inseams. We tested the 33, which was full length on the 5'11" tester with the hem at the top of the shoe. The 35 and 37 exist for women 6'1" and over, and we know of no other Amazon listing that goes that long.

The fabric is a thick, peached polyester blend with firm compression and complete opacity in every color. It is not buttery like the CRZ or Lululemon options and it runs warm in a heated room, but it has enough recovery for vinyasa and holds its shape through the wash. The rise is around 11.5 inches, which finally puts the waistband at the natural waist on a long torso, and the side pockets hold a phone. The straight leg is slimmer than a flare and works for reformer classes where a wide hem catches on the footbar.

Best for: Women 5'11" and over who want a genuine full-length pant with pockets, and anyone who has given up on finding a 35-inch inseam.

3. Tallemon Seamless Workout Leggings 32"/34"/36" — Best Budget Tall Legging

Tallemon is a tall-only brand, and its seamless legging comes in 32, 34, and 36-inch inseams with a rise scaled to match. On the 5'9" tester the 32 was full length; on the 5'11" tester it was a 7/8 and the 34 was full length. A 36-inch legging is unusual enough that we tested it on a 6'1" friend, and it reached the ankle with the waistband still at the waist.

The fabric is a seamless knit with no side seam, which matters on a long leg because side seams twist around the shin when the pattern is not long enough. It is thinner than the brushed nylon options, so we would stay with black, navy, and dark grey, which are the only colors offered anyway. Compression is moderate and the waistband stayed put in inversions. At $27 it is the cheapest true tall legging we have found, and Tallemon also makes a 36-inch flare for the tallest frames.

Best for: Tall women on a budget, and anyone over 6'0" who needs a 34 or 36-inch legging.

4. Heathyoga Wide Leg Yoga Pants 32" — Best Tall Wide-Leg

Heathyoga's wide-leg pant comes in 28, 30, and 32-inch inseams, and the 32 is one of the few wide-leg options on Amazon that covers the heel on a 5'9" frame. The hem is unfinished by design, so it can be cut to length without unraveling, which makes it a safe order if you fall between lengths. On the 5'11" tester the 32 sat at the ankle bone in flats, which reads as a cropped wide-leg rather than a full one.

The fabric is a thick polyester and spandex blend, opaque in every color and firm enough to practise in, though not as soft as nylon. The deep side pockets hold a large phone and the pant passes easily at a casual office. The waistband is thinner than the premium pairs and can fold in a deep squat, so this is a pant for yoga and mat Pilates rather than reformer footwork. Heathyoga also sells a bootcut flare in the same three inseams if you prefer a fitted thigh.

Best for: Tall women who want one pant for class, errands, and a casual workday, and who value pockets over the softest fabric.

5. Lululemon Align Full Length 28" — Best Premium 7/8

The Align remains the yoga pant everything else is measured against, and on a tall frame it is an excellent 7/8. Nulu fabric is thin, brushed, and cool, and the rise is long enough that the waistband reached the natural waist on both testers. On the 5'9" tester the 28-inch hem sat two fingers above the ankle bone; on the 5'11" tester it was closer to three. Both looked deliberate rather than short, because the rise was right.

The limitation is length. Lululemon makes the Align in a 31-inch inseam, but only on its own site; Amazon carries the 25 and 28. If you are 6'0" and over and want the Align as a full-length pant, buy the 31 direct. The other caveat is the usual one: Nulu pills under a backpack strap or on rough surfaces, so keep it on the mat. For the Align feel in a longer inseam at a lower price, our Lululemon dupes on Amazon guide covers the alternatives.

Best for: Tall women who want the softest fabric and are happy with a 7/8 length, or who will order the 31-inch from Lululemon directly.

Flare Length for Tall Women: Why 33 Inches Is the Floor

A flare has one job, which is to cover the top of the shoe, and it has to be longer than a legging to do it. At 5'8" you need 33 inches for flats and 34 for a two-inch heel. At 6'0", 35 and 36. If the hem stops at the ankle bone the flare looks like a crop that was not meant to be one.

Height	Flare for flats or sneakers	Flare for a 2-inch heel	Pant that fits
5'8"–5'10"	33"	34"	CRZ Softretch 33", Sunzel 34"
5'10"–6'0"	33"–34"	35"–36"	Sunzel 34", Tallemon 36"
6'0"+	35"–36"	37"	Tallemon 36"

Sunzel's crossover flare is the other tall-friendly flare on Amazon, sold in 28, 30, 32, and 34-inch inseams. We recommend the 34-inch for 5'10" and over and the 32-inch for 5'8" to 5'10" in flats; the crossover V-waist adds a little rise at the sides, which helps on a long torso. One warning: do not let a tailor take a flare up from the hem. It narrows the flare and moves the knee break. Buy the right inseam, and if you are between lengths take the longer one and wear a slightly higher shoe.

Brands With Real Tall Sizing

Most "tall" listings are the same pant with two inches added to the hem and nothing added to the rise. These are the brands whose tall lengths we would actually order.

Brand	Tall inseams	Sizes	Price	Notes
CRZ YOGA	33" flare (5'8"–5'11"), 28" legging	XXS–XL	$28–$32	Flare sold by height
Yogipace	31", 33", 35", 37" straight leg; 31" legging	XS–XXL	$36–$40	Tall-first pattern, longest inseams
Tallemon	32", 34", 36" legging and flare	XS–XL	$26–$27	Tall-only brand
Sunzel	32", 34" flare	XS–XXL	$32–$33	Crossover waist
Heathyoga	32" wide-leg and bootcut	XS–3XL	$30–$33	Cut-to-length hem
Lululemon	28" on Amazon, 31" direct	0–14	$98	Longest rise of the group

Yogipace also makes an extra-long tall legging with a hidden pocket in a 31-inch inseam, which is the closest thing to a full-length Align alternative for 5'8" to 5'10". If you carry weight in your thighs as well as length in your legs, our best leggings for thick thighs guide covers the fit details that matter beyond inseam.

Comparison Table

Pant	Inseams	Rise	Fabric	Price	Rating
CRZ YOGA Softretch Flare 33"	29", 31", 33" by height	~11"	Light brushed nylon	$30	4.5
Yogipace Straight Leg	27"–37"	~11.5"	Peached poly blend	$40	4.4
Tallemon Seamless	32", 34", 36"	~11.5"	Seamless knit	$27	4.3
Heathyoga Wide Leg	28", 30", 32"	~10.5"	Poly/spandex	$30	4.4
Lululemon Align 28"	25", 28" (31" direct)	~11"	Nulu nylon	$98	4.8

Common Mistakes Tall Women Make Buying Yoga Pants

Sizing up for length. Going up a size adds a quarter inch of inseam and a lot of width. Buy your true size in a longer inseam instead.

Trusting the word "tall." Check the inseam number. Some "tall" pants are 30 inches, which is a 7/8 at 5'10".

Ignoring the rise. A long inseam with a 10-inch rise still sits on the hips. Look for 11 to 12 inches and read the reviews for "where it sits."

Expecting gym leggings to solve it. Compression leggings are often cut even shorter in the rise; our yoga pants vs leggings guide explains the difference, and our best squat-proof leggings guide covers the gym side if you lift too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inseam should a tall woman buy for yoga pants?

At 5'8" to 5'10", 30 to 31 inches is full length and 28 inches is 7/8. At 5'10" to 6'0", 31 to 33 inches is full length. Over 6'0", look for 33 to 35 inches. A flare needs at least 33 inches at 5'8" and 35 or more at 6'0".

Are 28-inch yoga pants long enough for tall women?

As a 7/8, yes. On a 5'10" frame a 28-inch inseam stops two to three fingers above the ankle bone, which looks deliberate if the rise reaches your waist. For full length you need 31 inches or more.

Does Lululemon make tall yoga pants?

Lululemon sells the Align in a 31-inch inseam, but only on its own website. Amazon carries the 25 and 28-inch versions. The 28 works as a 7/8 on most tall women because the rise is long.

What brands make yoga pants with a 33 or 35-inch inseam?

Yogipace sells straight-leg yoga pants in 31, 33, 35, and 37-inch inseams. Tallemon makes leggings and flares in 32, 34, and 36 inches. CRZ YOGA's Softretch flare comes in 33 inches, and Sunzel's flare comes in 34.

Should tall women wear flare or straight-leg yoga pants?

Both work if the inseam is right. A flare needs 33 to 36 inches to cover the shoe and suits yoga and mat Pilates. A straight leg is safer on a reformer, where a wide hem can catch the footbar.

The Bottom Line

If you are 5'8" or taller, stop buying 28-inch pants and hoping. The CRZ YOGA Softretch flare in 33 inches is the tall pant most women should own: drafted for 5'8" to 5'11", no front seam, and $30. For a legging with real length, the Yogipace straight leg goes to 37 inches and the Tallemon seamless gets you a 34 or 36 for under $30.

The Heathyoga wide leg 32" is the one to buy if you want pockets and a pant that passes at work, and the Lululemon Align 28" is still the softest 7/8 you can wear, with the 31-inch available direct from Lululemon if you want it full length. Wash cold and hang dry so the inseam you paid for stays that length; our how to wash workout clothes guide covers the details. You can also browse tall yoga pants on Amazon to check for new lengths.