Tall Yoga Pants: Inseam by Height and Where to Find Them
Standard women's yoga pants are cut with a 28–29 inch inseam, which fits up to roughly 5'7"–5'8" — beyond that you need a tall or long length, typically 31–36 inches depending on your height and whether you want full-length or ankle coverage. The frustrating part is that most brands only make the standard length, and the word "tall" means different things at different stores: at one label it starts at 31", at another it starts at 35". Sizing up does not work either — a larger size adds width, not length, and leaves you with a baggy waist and a hem that still ends above your ankles.
- Inseam by height: a quick reference
- How to measure your inseam correctly
- Where tall sizes actually exist
- Where tall sizes actually exist in the market
- Match your height to the right category
- What to look for beyond length
- How to read a product page so you don't get burned
- Style notes for long legs
- Common mistakes tall buyers make
- Frequently asked questions
Inseam by height: a quick reference
| Your height | Full-length inseam | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 5'7" | 28–29" (standard) | Regular sizes fit |
| 5'8"–5'10" | 31–34" | Often labelled long or tall; Old Navy "Long" and Athleta Tall start here |
| 5'10"–6'0" | 33–34.5" | Dedicated tall lines needed; Athleta Tall top-out sits here |
| 6'0" and over | 35–38" | Specialist tall brands (Long Tall Sally, American Tall) are the reliable source |
These assume the pants end at the ankle bone. For flare or bootcut styles worn over shoes, add 1–2 inches; for a deliberate 7/8 look, subtract 2–3. Leg proportion matters too — two women of 5'10" can need different inseams — which is why measuring beats height charts.
How to measure your inseam correctly
- Stand barefoot against a wall, feet a few inches apart.
- Have someone measure from the crotch seam straight down to the ankle bone (or to the floor, for flares worn over shoes).
- Alternatively, lay your best-fitting pants flat and measure along the inner seam from crotch to hem.
- Buy to that number, not to a height chart — and remember high-rise styles do not change inseam, only where the waistband sits.
Where tall sizes actually exist
Relatively few brands cut genuine tall lengths, so it helps to know the categories. The label "tall" is not standardized across the industry, so a 32" inseam is "tall" at one retailer and "regular" at another.
- Mainstream brands with dedicated tall lines. Old Navy runs both a "Tall" inseam (around 35–36") and a "Long" inseam (around 33–34"); the "Long" line is usually the right entry point for 5'8"–5'10". Athleta runs an Athleta Tall category with inseams around 33–34.5" in core styles such as the Elation and MVP pants.
- Multiple-inseam brands. Lululemon does not have a separate "tall" line, but its core styles — Align, Wunder Train, and similar — come in graduated inseams. Align is sold in 23", 25", 28", and 31" inseams; the 31" is the longest and the 28" is the standard full-length for average heights. This setup is a better fit for moderately tall (5'7"–5'10") than for very tall.
- Tall-specialist retailers. Long Tall Sally and American Tall build entire ranges for 5'9"+ frames. Long Tall Sally's slim-leg yoga pant is cut in regular (32"), long (34"), extra long (36"), and extra extra long (38") inseams. American Tall's athletic pants are cut in Tall (34–36") and Extra Tall (36–38") inseams, and their women's elastic-waist pants follow the same scheme. Past 6 feet, these two are the dependable source.
Always check the product page for the stated inseam rather than trusting a tall label — definitions vary by brand, and "tall" at one label is "long" or even "regular" at another.
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Where tall sizes actually exist in the market
Beyond the brands above, Amazon US is a quick way to compare inseam options across tall and long yoga pants in one place. The picks below update from live listings:
Match your height to the right category
The most common error is buying the wrong tier for your height, not the wrong brand. A rough map:
- 5'8"–5'10" (31–32" inseam): Old Navy Long, Athleta Tall in the shorter end, Lululemon Align 31". A 5'8" frame usually does not need a specialist tall brand — the mainstream tall lines cover this height well.
- 5'10"–6'0" (33–34" inseam): Athleta Tall core styles, Old Navy Tall, Lululemon Align 31" (which functions as a full-length for taller frames). American Tall Tall inseam 34–36" works here too.
- 6'0"–6'2" (35–36" inseam): Old Navy Tall, American Tall Tall, Long Tall Sally extra-long. Athleta Tall stops just below this range; Lululemon's 31" starts to read as cropped.
- 6'2"+ (37"+ inseam): Long Tall Sally extra-extra-long (38") and American Tall Extra Tall (36–38") are the only mainstream sources. Plan to size up for waist if needed, but do not expect mainstream lines to cover this height.
For shoppers in the moderately tall band, a high-rise full-length style is usually the right first buy:
- Buttery Soft Material: Our women's yoga pants are made of 80% Polyester+20% Spandex fabric, which is non-see-through, comfortable, lightweight, 4-way stretch, and highly elastic . No pilling, no fading, moisture wicking, quick drying, easy to wash, and durable. When you put them on, it feels like the second layer of skin, and you can feel comfortable all the day.
- Two Side Pockets and No Front Seam: The black yoga pants for women feature two side pockets and no front seam, which are convenient to store personal items such as cards, keys, and cell phones,but provide more flattering and sleek look.
- Round-shaped High Waist: The flare yoga pants for women feature round high waist, which can enhance compression and support, provide tummy control, and lift and shape your butt. The wide waistband that won't ride up or slip down, easy to squat, bend, move, and stretch.
- Classic Flared Design: Yoga work pants for women combine trendy points, and slim fit with a prominently flared boot leg cut designed to create a leg-lengthening silhouette, and hide your calf fat, making you look more stylish.
- Various Occasions and Matches: Flare yoga leggings are suitable for ladies of all shapes. Compared with leggings and wide leg yoga pants, they are more suitable for gym, lounge, pilates, exercise, running, any workout, or everyday casual. And you can effortlessly mix and match them with tank tops, simple t-shirts, stylish shirts, sneakers, or high heels, creating various looks that showcase your personality and taste.
What to look for beyond length
- Rise: tall torsos need a genuinely high rise, or the waistband becomes a low rise in practice. Look for 10–11 inch rises.
- Fabric with recovery: longer legs put more stretch through the knee; a nylon-spandex blend holds shape better than cheap polyester. Our guide to yoga pants materials explains the differences.
- Gusseted crotch: reduces seam stress — more important the longer the pant.
- Pockets: side drop-in pockets are common in tall lines now and genuinely useful; zippered pockets add security for runs and errands.
- Opacity: longer pants stretch over more leg — squat-test any new pair in the mirror before keeping them.
How to read a product page so you don't get burned
Once a brand calls a pant "tall", the product page should give you three things. If any are missing, treat the listing with caution.
- Stated inseam in inches. Look for a number in the size chart or product details. A height range like "5'9"+ fits" is a sign, not a measurement.
- The model's height and the size worn. "Model is 5'11" wearing size M Tall" tells you whether the inseam was designed for a frame like yours.
- A clear distinction between "tall" and "long" if the brand uses both. Old Navy is the clearest example: their "Tall" is 35–36" and their "Long" is 33–34". Buying "Tall" when you needed "Long" is the most common 5'8"–5'10" mistake.
Avoid sizing up for length. Sizing up adds width at the waist, hip, and thigh, and only adds a fraction of an inch of inseam — it is the single most common error tall buyers make. If the inseam you need does not exist in your size, the answer is a different brand, not a different size.
Style notes for long legs
Flare and bootcut styles are particularly flattering on tall frames and forgiving of an inseam that is a touch short — see our guide to styling flare yoga pants. A deliberate 7/8 or cropped cut is also a legitimate solution: buying standard-length pants as intentional ankle-crops looks polished, while standard pants worn as accidental crops look like a sizing mistake. The difference is whether the hem hits a clean point above the ankle or hovers awkwardly at the lower calf. Tall sizing exists across body types too — our plus-size yoga pants guide covers the fit features that matter there, and tall men have parallel options covered in the men's yoga pants guide.
Flare and bootcut cuts in tall inseams are easy to find on Amazon US as well:
Common mistakes tall buyers make
- Sizing up for length. It adds width everywhere and solves nothing — the single most common error.
- Trusting the "tall" label without checking the inseam number. Tall ranges from 31" to 38" depending on the brand and the line within the brand.
- Confusing "tall" with "long". At Old Navy these are two different inseams (35–36" vs 33–34"). At Lululemon there is no tall line at all, only graduated inseams per style.
- Ignoring rise. A standard rise on a long torso digs and slides; this causes as many returns as inseam does.
- Drying on heat. A dryer shrinks length first — hang-dry tall pants to keep the inches you paid for.
- Treating an accidental crop as a deliberate 7/8. An intentional 7/8 hits a clean point above the ankle; an accidental one hovers at the lower calf and reads as a sizing mistake.
For a broader look at how tall yoga pants compare to the wider category, our main yoga pants guide covers the general fit, fabric, and style questions.
Frequently asked questions
As a rule of thumb: 31 to 34 inches if you are 5 ft 8 to 5 ft 10, 33 to 34 inches up to six feet, and 35 to 38 inches beyond that for full-length coverage. Measuring your own inseam from crotch to ankle bone is more reliable than any height chart.
Barely. Going up a size typically adds only a fraction of an inch of length while adding noticeable width at the waist and hips. Length comes from the inseam cut, so you need a tall or long version, not a bigger size.
Inseams of 35 to 36 inches are mostly the territory of tall-specialist retailers such as Long Tall Sally (which goes up to 38 inches) and American Tall (tall 34 to 36 inches, extra tall 36 to 38 inches). Old Navy Tall also sits in the 35 to 36 inch range, and Athleta Tall usually tops out around 33 to 34.5 inches.
Yes, deliberately. A standard 28 to 29 inch inseam works as an intentional 7/8 or ankle-crop look on a taller frame. The key is that the hem lands at a clean point above the ankle rather than hovering at the lower calf, which reads as pants that shrank.
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Last update 2026-09-10. Price and product availability may change.
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