Alo Yoga Size Chart India: Leggings and Sweatpants Fit Guide

Alo Yoga builds its leggings compression first, meaning they are designed to hold close to the body during movement rather than sit loose. That single design choice is why the brand's own guidance recommends sizing down on most styles, with one notable exception. This guide gives you the measurement chart and that exception.

Photo: Kicks Machine, Alo Yoga Women's High Waist Airlift Legging

The one rule that fixes most sizing mistakes

Size down from your usual size on most Alo Yoga leggings, with the Airlift style as the one exception that fits true to size. Alo Yoga's own sizing guidance is explicit about this: the compression first design across most of the range runs generously, while the Airlift's more compressive construction is calibrated to the standard size chart.

Alo Yoga size chart (women's, waist, hip, inseam in inches)

Size	US	Waist	Hip	Inseam (Full)
XXS	00 to 0	23.5 to 24.5 inches	33 to 34 inches	28 to 29 inches
XS	2 to 4	25 to 26.5 inches	34.5 to 36 inches	28 to 29 inches
S	4 to 6	27 to 28.5 inches	36.5 to 38 inches	28 to 29 inches
M	8 to 10	29 to 30.5 inches	38.5 to 40 inches	28 to 29 inches
L	12 to 14	31 to 33.5 inches	40.5 to 42.5 inches	28 to 29 inches
XL	16 to 18	34 to 36.5 inches	43 to 45.5 inches	28 to 29 inches

(Source: official Alo Yoga size chart)

Indian frame translation: match your waist and hip measurement to the ranges above rather than relying on your usual Indian clothing size letter, since US sizing letters and Indian sizing letters do not always line up at the same body measurement.

Leggings, sweatpants: fit notes by style

Leggings (most styles)

Size down from your measured size. Alo Yoga's own guidance recommends this across the majority of the legging range, given the compression first construction that holds snug against the body during movement.

Airlift Legging

True to size, the one exception to the size down rule. The Airlift's more compressive fabric is calibrated differently from the rest of the range, so match your measured size directly from the chart above without adjusting down.

Sweatpants and trousers (Suit Up Trouser and similar)

True to size, with a more relaxed cut than the compression leggings. Match your waist measurement to the chart and expect a comfortable, non compressive fit typical of a relaxed trouser silhouette.

Photo: Kicks Machine, Alo Yoga Women's Suit Up Trouser Regular

India specific fit considerations

Sizing by measurement, not letter. Since Alo Yoga is a US brand and most Indian buyers are used to Indian retail size letters, matching your actual waist and hip measurement to the chart above is more reliable than assuming your usual Indian S or M translates directly.

Compression fit in Indian climate. The compression first construction on most leggings can feel warmer in humid conditions than a looser cut. If you plan to wear these for hot weather workouts, the true to size Airlift or the relaxed trousers may be more comfortable than a sized down compression legging.

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Care tip: compression fabric needs gentler washing

Alo Yoga's compression leggings use technical fabric blends that lose their shape and support faster with harsh washing. Cold water and air drying keep the compression fit performing as intended for longer, which matters more here than on a standard cotton legging. Our sneaker care collection also stocks general fabric care items that pair well with activewear maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I size down for Alo Yoga leggings?

Yes, for most styles, per Alo Yoga's own sizing guidance. The Airlift Legging is the exception and fits true to size. Match your measurements to the chart above and check the specific style before deciding. Browse current options on the [Alo Yoga collection](https://www.kicksmachine.com/collections/alo-yoga).

Does the Alo Yoga Airlift Legging fit differently from other leggings?

Yes. While most Alo Yoga leggings run generously and are recommended to size down, the Airlift's more compressive fabric is calibrated to fit true to size on the standard chart.

How do I convert my Indian size to Alo Yoga sizing?

Use your actual waist and hip measurement in inches against the chart above rather than converting your usual Indian letter size directly, since US and Indian size letters do not always represent the same body measurements.

Do Alo Yoga sweatpants fit the same as the leggings?

No. Sweatpants and trousers like the Suit Up Trouser have a relaxed, non compressive cut and fit true to size, unlike the compression leggings that mostly need sizing down.

What size should I order if I am between two sizes on the Alo Yoga chart?

For compression leggings other than the Airlift, take the smaller size given the general size down guidance. For the Airlift or for relaxed fits like sweatpants, take the size that matches your actual measurement most closely.

Closing thoughts

Alo Yoga sizing comes down to knowing which construction you are buying: compression leggings mostly need sizing down, the Airlift is the true to size exception, and sweatpants or trousers fit true to size with a relaxed cut.

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