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Leggings Length in Six Steps: Compare 21, 25 and 28 Inches at the Hem

The 21, 25 or 28 inches on leggings usually means inseam length rather than waist size. Compare lululemon's crop, 7/8 and full-length examples with Nike's official sizing guidance.

5 min read2026-10-27

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OriginalNike Korea waist, hip and inseam size chartOriginal publisher: Nike

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What you need

Measuring tape
Leggings that fit well
Product-specific inseam chart
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How to

1. Confirm whether 21, 25 or 28 inches means inseam. It is normally measured from the inside crotch seam to the hem, not around the waist.
2. Lay your favorite well-fitting leggings flat and measure the inside crotch seam to the hem. Use this number to compare products.
3. lululemon's guide groups 21/23 inches as cropped, 24/25 as 7/8, and 26/28 as full length. These are brand examples rather than industry-wide rules.
4. Decide whether you want the hem at your lower calf, above your ankle or around it. Leg length varies even between people of the same height.
5. Check waist and hip sizing separately. Nike's official chart uses body waist and hip measurements while discussing inseam as a distinct length measurement.
6. Try them on and walk to check for excess ankle bunching. If shopping online, check product inseam, short/tall variants where offered and the exchange policy.

One more tip

The same inseam can fall differently on different legs. A retailer's length labels are examples, not universal standards.

Sources and media

Originallululemon leggings fit and body measurement chartOriginal publisher: lululemon

Originallululemon cropped, 7/8 and full-length guideOriginal publisher: lululemon

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