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Yogipace Women's Tall Extra Long High Waisted Yoga Leggings with Pockets, 36" Review (2026)

Updated September 21, 2026 · Research-based review

Our verdict

Built specifically for women around six feet and taller, this 36 inch inseam legging is one of the longest options sold for yoga and everyday wear, with a wide high rise waistband and side pockets. Shorter tall women may find the extra length bunches rather than sits flat at the ankle.

Yogipace Women's Tall Extra Long High Waisted Yoga Leggings with Pockets, 36"

Yogipace's women's tall extra long high waisted yoga leggings with pockets at 36", one of the longest leggings for tall women.

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What we liked

  • + 36" inseam reaches the ankle on very tall women
  • + High waisted fit stays put during workouts
  • + Pockets hold a phone during walks and runs without a waist pack

Trade-offs

  • - 36" length may bunch on shorter tall women
  • - Leggings fabric can show sweat marks in lighter colors

Length built for very tall women

Yogipace sells this legging in a 31, 34, and 36 inch inseam range, and the 36 inch version reviewed here is aimed at women around six feet and above according to the brand's own sizing guidance. That is meaningfully longer than the 28 to 30 inch inseam found on most mainstream leggings, which routinely stop mid calf on a tall frame instead of reaching the ankle. For a woman who has spent years either hemming leggings herself or accepting a cropped fit that was never intended to be cropped, a true 36 inch option removes that workaround entirely.

Waistband and fit

The leggings use a high rise fit with a wide waistband, roughly four and a half inches according to the brand, designed to sit above the natural waist and smooth the midsection without digging in the way a narrow elastic band can. A wider waistband also tends to stay in place better during forward folds and inversions in a yoga practice, where a narrow band is more likely to roll down. The fabric itself is a four way stretch blend, moving with the body through a full range of motion rather than resisting it, which matters as much for daily wear as it does on a mat.

Pockets and practical use

Side pockets are sized to hold a phone securely during walks, runs, or errands, removing the need for a separate armband or waist pack for anyone who wants their phone accessible but not in hand. This practical detail extends the leggings' use well beyond a yoga studio into everyday errands and travel, which is likely why the brand markets this specific style as suited for everyday wear rather than purely as workout gear. Buyers who specifically want a pocket free, sleeker silhouette should check the brand's alternate style without side pockets before buying this one, since the pocket panel does add a small amount of visible bulk at the hip.

Fabric composition and feel

The solid color versions of this legging are made from a nylon and spandex blend, while the charcoal color uses a different blend that adds cotton and polyester alongside spandex. Nylon spandex blends tend to feel smoother and more compressive, while cotton blend fabrics breathe differently and can feel slightly less sleek against the skin, so color choice here is not purely cosmetic. In lighter colors, any stretch legging fabric is more prone to showing sweat marks during an intense workout than a darker shade, which is worth factoring in for hot yoga or heavy cardio sessions, and it is a reasonable argument for buying a darker color for the most demanding workouts.

Who this length suits

This 36 inch inseam is the right call for women around six feet tall and above who have consistently found even other tall leggings too short at the ankle. Women in the mid to high five foot range are better served by the brand's shorter 34 inch sibling style, since 36 inches on a shorter tall frame is more likely to bunch at the ankle than sit flat. Trying the brand's size chart against an actual inseam measurement before ordering is worth the extra few minutes given how much the fit depends on getting this specific length right, especially since returns on fitted activewear can be more hassle than a five minute measurement.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the 36 inch inseam meant for?

The brand designs this length for women around six feet tall and above, since shorter tall women may find it bunches rather than sits flat at the ankle.

Do these leggings have pockets?

Yes, this style includes side pockets sized to hold a phone securely during workouts, walks, or errands.

What is the waistband like?

It is a high rise, roughly four and a half inch wide waistband designed to sit above the natural waist and stay in place during movement.

What fabric are they made from?

Solid colors use a nylon and spandex blend, while the charcoal color uses a cotton, polyester, and spandex blend with a slightly different feel.

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