Walk into a heated studio in a high-waist legging, a bra with straps you can forget about and a cropped tank that lets air in, and the hour is easier to focus on. This list covers Alo Yoga, Beyond Yoga and Vuori pieces for hot yoga class outfits, plu...
Start with these for a heated studio. The high waist and 7/8 length stay out of the way in forward folds, and I like that black hides sweat marks. Pair them with a bra top and little else.
Alo Yoga Airlift High-Waist 7/8 Line Up Legging
Heart Throb is the style pick of the group, with a neckline that looks good under an open-back tank. I think it works when you want a polished look for a post-class coffee.
Alo Yoga Airbrush Heart Throb Bra
Dynamic Cropped Tank gives shoulder coverage while leaving air near the waist, which I find handy in a hot room. Wear it over a bra and keep the legging waistband visible.
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Dynamic Cropped Tank
I reach for this midi length when full-length leggings feel too warm in a heated room and shorts feel too exposed. The name points to a pocket, so I plan to check it for a key and leave my phone with my gear before class.
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Out Of Pocket High Waisted Midi Legging
If you buy only one Vuori legging here, I'd go for AllTheFeels: it sits at 4.6 stars across 942 reviews, which is a lot of agreement for a black legging.
Vuori AllTheFeels Legging
The short-length Daily Legging suits anyone petite who hates fabric bunching at the ankle. I like it for an everyday class, and it holds 4.6 from 212 reviews.
Vuori Daily Legging - Short
Medium impact is the level to pick for flows with quick transitions, though I wouldn't count on it for running. The glowzone bra looks good with a cropped tank layered over it.
Beyond Yoga glowzone Medium Impact Bra
I think the Intrigue is a good one to wear alone in a hot room, since a clean strap line looks tidy when you shed your top layer. Pair it with a high-waist legging.
Alo Yoga Airlift Intrigue Bra
Lift Your Spirits is a simple Spacedye bra for warm-up and cool-down days when you want light support. I like it with the Out Of Pocket midi legging for a same-fabric set.
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Lift Your Spirits Bra
A racerback cut frees the shoulders for arm-heavy sequences, so I tend to suggest it to anyone annoyed by straps slipping. Keep the hem cropped and pair it with a high-waist bottom.
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank
Featherweight is the thinnest-feeling of the tanks here, so I'll grab this one when the room is at its hottest. Wear it over a supportive bra and nothing else.
Beyond Yoga Featherweight Minimal Cropped Tank
Real Bra Tank has a built-in bra feel, so I think it is the easiest pick for a quick class with minimal layers. Wear it with a high-waist legging so nothing rides up during twists.
Alo Yoga Airbrush Real Bra Tank
A 16'' capri ends below the knee, which is useful when full-length leggings feel too warm and you want to see your alignment in the mirror. I like it for the hottest studios.
Alo Yoga 16'' High-Waist Airlift Capri
Slim Flare is the studio-to-street pick, since a flared hem looks polished walking in. I wouldn't wear flare hems for fast flows where fabric can catch under a foot.
Vuori AllTheFeels Slim Flare
Halo Foldover Pant is for the walk to class and the cooldown rather than the hottest hour. I like a foldover waistband for lounging once the session is over.
Vuori Halo Foldover Pant
I think the mat is where to spend if class is weekly, because grip under slick palms matters more than another outfit. Warrior Mat is the gear pick that changes how a class feels.
Alo Yoga Warrior Mat
Utility Mat Bag keeps a rolled mat, towel and water bottle together. I think it is useful if you commute to class by train or car and want one carry.
Alo Yoga Utility Mat Bag
Explorer Fanny Pack holds keys and a card so you can walk into the studio hands free. I like it for classes where your bag stays in a cubby.
Alo Yoga Explorer Fanny Pack
Spray the mat and wipe it down after class. I like keeping a small bottle with the gear, since a clean mat grips better the next time.
Alo Yoga Total Refresh Mat Spray
Delight Bralette suits low-impact days like yin or restorative, where I want comfort over lots of support. Layer a loose tank over it on the way in.
Alo Yoga Delight Bralette
I like the Strapless Top for a warm room because there is nothing on the shoulders. Just skip it for high-movement flows where a top needs to stay put.