When buying leggings online, the question we hear most is: "I wear S in Gymshark, what size should I take with you?" or "I am an M in Alo, is that the same?" We understand the logic, because the size from your favourite brand feels like the simplest starting point. Below we explain what we can honestly say, and where it is better to reach for a tape measure.
Why the label is only a starting point
Every brand has its own chart, its own fit model and its own idea of how leggings should fit. An S in one brand can match an M in another, and even two styles from the same brand can fit differently. That is why we treat a size from a label as a hint, not a guarantee.
The most reliable source is your own measurements. For leggings, hip circumference matters most, followed by waist.
If you wear Alo
According to our fit guidance, Alo sizing is close to LIGAS. If you usually wear a certain size in Alo, you can treat it as a provisional starting point when choosing LIGAS, but always check it against our chart and compare it with your measurements.
Remember one thing, though: VERA and LIV fit differently from NOLA, as we explain below. So your provisional Alo size points to the chart, not automatically to the size on the VERA label.
If you wear Gymshark
Here we will be careful. We no longer base an automatic conversion to LIGAS sizes on a Gymshark label. There used to be a simple rule of thumb, but since 12 September a new, updated LIGAS chart applies, and the old conversions stopped being reliable.
In practice it means one thing: if you wear Gymshark, measure your hips and waist and compare them with the LIGAS chart. Your Gymshark size can help you see which area of the chart to look at, but make the decision based on centimetres.
LIGAS leggings measurements
Below are body measurements in centimetres for NOLA, VERA and LIV leggings, as shown in our size chart:
- XS: waist 62–65, hips 86–90
- S: waist 67–72, hips 92–96
- M: waist 74–77, hips 98–103
- L: waist 79–84, hips 105–110
- XL: waist 88–96, hips 112–118
These are body circumferences, not garment measurements. If your measurement falls between two ranges, you are genuinely between sizes. We do not bend the chart then: look at the neighbouring sizes, think about how you like leggings to fit, or write to us.
The VERA and LIV rule: size up
This matters. VERA and LIV have a more compressive, sculpting fit and run one size smaller than NOLA across the whole range. The chart gives the NOLA size, and for VERA and LIV you choose one size up:
- XS in the chart means S in VERA and LIV,
- S means M,
- M means L,
- L means XL.
The smallest VERA and LIV size, labelled XXS/XS, is a true XXS. Choose it only if your waist is under 62 cm and your hips are under 86 cm. VERA and LIV stop at XL, so anyone in the XL range (hips 112–118 cm) should write to us at contact@ligaskrakow.com.
A worked example
Say your hips are 94 cm and your waist is 69 cm. Both fit the S range in the chart. For NOLA that would be S, but for VERA or LIV you go one size up, to M. That way the compressive fit will not squeeze you more than it should.
If instead your hips are 104 cm and your waist is 76 cm, your measurements point to neighbouring sizes, and it is worth thinking about whether you prefer a looser or a closer fit. That is a good moment to write to us.
How to measure properly
You need a soft tape measure and two minutes. Measure your waist at the narrowest part of your torso and your hips at the fullest part of your seat. The tape should be snug but not tight, and level all the way around. It is best to measure in underwear or thin clothing.
If your waist and hips point to different sizes, for leggings we usually go by the hips, but in that case it is best to write to us and talk through the fit. Height helps judge length, not the circumference range.
What about Lululemon and other brands?
We have no verified conversion for Lululemon or any other brand, so we will not guess. For brands we have not covered, do the same: measure your hips and waist, check them in the size chart and choose your size on that basis. We do not rate other brands here, and we mention names only for size comparison.
Tops: a separate chart
The leggings chart does not work for LIGAS tops. You choose the LOU top based on bust circumference and underbust circumference. A cup letter alone or bust alone is not enough. You will find both charts on the sizing page.
And if it does not fit?
It happens. You have 14 days from receiving your parcel to withdraw from the purchase, then a further 14 days to send the item back. The customer pays return shipping. Details are in the refund policy. The exception is AYA underwear, which cannot be returned once the sealed bag has been opened.
In short
A Gymshark or Alo size is a good starting point for a conversation, but it does not replace a tape measure. Measure your hips and waist, check the chart, remember the one-size-up rule for VERA and LIV, and choose the fit that suits you. You will find the whole range in leggings. If in doubt, write to us. We are happy to help.
