Whether or not you’re on TikTok, you might’ve gotten wind of the so-called TikTok leggings already. After all, women have been raving about the viral TikTok leggings for quite some time now.
In fact, if you search online for ‘TikTok leggings,’ you’ll find links to several articles and YouTube videos about these famous TikTok pants, including posts about the TikTok song that goes bum bum bum — whatever that means.
But what are TikTok leggings, exactly? Where’d they start and how? Who wore them first? What makes them special?
If you’re into TikTok leggings or are thinking of adding them to your workout wardrobe, here’s all you need to know about them.
What are TikTok leggings?
Not just any pair of leggings can be called TikTok leggings because there are certain key features that make them what they are.
- TikTok leggings typically have a honeycomb-like patterned material, although there are other textured and even plain options available today. The material may be see-through or non-see-through.
- The butt area features a scrunch-bum design stitching or ruching along the back seam. Moreover, by positioning part of the seam right on top of the butt line, the leggings gather the fabric into the butt crack, defining and hugging the two cheeks. This style is what gives TikTok leggings the ability to make any-sized derriere seem exceptional or plumper than it actually is. So, if you’ve been wondering how to make your butt bigger and more peachy, TikTok leggings might be a good option for you.
- The waistband of these famous leggings is made in such a way that it resembles a pulled-up thong or something similar. The V-shape in the back waistline reinforces the scrunching at the seam and helps exaggerate the illusion of a bigger-than-usual bum.
No wonder phrases like juicy peach, badonkadonk, superbutt, bubblebutt and TikTok booty became viral hashtags along with various TikTok leggings songs.
What is the TikTok leggings hype all about?
TikTok leggings have been the talk of the town (or the world of TikTok) for quite some time now. In the physical perfection- and butt-obsessed world of social media, influencers are constantly searching for ways to look great on the videos they post.
As influencers, they are able to set trends, whether it’s through partnerships with brands or when they just happen to wear something that their audience ends up liking. This is exactly what happened with how TikTok leggings became viral. However, the start of their journey to fame didn’t really begin with any specific personality.
12 TikTok-style leggings you can buy in Australia
If you feel ready to jump on the bandwagon, here’s a list of high-quality TikTok leggings available in Australia:
Black TikTok Leggings
These black scrunch caprice leggings from Baller Babe are made of high-quality and lightweight compression fabric for extra support. If you want to enhance your tush, these honeycomb leggings give you that special butt-lift your booty deserves.
These Black Signature Baller Babe Leggings are designed to hide a multitude of sins, including cellulite, a prominent tummy and a saggy butt.
Pink TikTok Leggings
Breathable, squat-proof, antibacterial and quick-drying, the Pink Signature Baller Babe Scrunch Leggings are for the woman who’s unabashedly confident in who she is.
Forest Green TikTok Leggings
These butt-lifting Forest Green Signature Baller Babe Leggings come in a calming hue, making them a great option for yoga and meditation.
Khaki TikTok Leggings
Straight out of Ryderwear’s latest and most successful honeycomb collection, these TikTok leggings offer smooth, supporting and lightweight fabric. Talking about booty enhancing leggings that make heads turn (for sure!).
Blue TikTok Leggings
The very popular Blue Signature Baller Babe Leggings are squat-proof tested, lightweight and ideal for all types of workouts — from weightlifting to CrossFit, running and glute bridge exercises.
Purple TikTok Leggings
The high-waisted and flattering Cleo Scrunch Leggings in Purple by Baller Babe are perfect for when you need a mood lift if you’re feeling too lazy to work out.
Yellow TikTok Leggings
Perky, refreshing and sure to brighten up any day, the Baller Babe Cleo Scrunch Leggings in Lemon are your go-to pair when you’re feeling extra bold and sassy.
Light Blue TikTok Leggings
There’s nothing like the Zen-inspired colour of these Baller Babe Cleo Scrunch Leggings in Blue to banish anxiety and imbue your spirit with a sense of calm.
Grey TikTok Leggings
These Baller Babe Cleo Scrunch Leggings in Grey are the elegant cousins of the famous grey TikTok leggings making their rounds on social media since last year.
White TikTok Leggings
For the bold and beautiful ready to flaunt their perky derriere, the Ice White Baller Babe Textured Leggings are the perfect pair to wear.
Light Grey TikTok Leggings
Enhance the contour of your behind with these classy Grey Baller Babe Havana Leggings you can comfortably wear all day, every day.
Who started the famous TikTok leggings trend?
In November 2020, a French leggings company called Seasum promoted a specific style of leggings by using the hashtag #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. This hashtag is used to encourage people to buy and try out products. This time, Seasum used it to their advantage to launch what is now famously known as the TikTok leggings.
Since their launch on the platform, TikTok leggings have become the subject of several TikTok videos uploaded by influencers like the following:
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♬ Young Folks - Peter Bjorn and John
Lauren Wolfe @laurenwolfe
Among the first famous TikTok girls to film themselves wearing a pair of the then-new Seasum leggings is Lauren Wolfe, who currently has more than 550,000 followers. Lauren is famous on Instagram as well and is well-loved for her comedy video clips, dance videos and lip-syncs.
To date, her TikTok leggings video uploaded last 14 November 2020 has garnered 2.6 million views. In the video, Lauren is seen wearing a grey-coloured pair of TikTok leggings after showing how her butt looks like when she’s wearing regular leggings.
@lizzo ME, @shaunt AND THE MOST UNSTURDY HEEL TOE U EVER SEEN 💪🏾
♬ Esco Like Yhop ft. Shawn P - Èsco Upp🗣
Lizzo @lizzo
Singer, rapper, songwriter, flutist and actress Melissa Viviane Jefferson, popularly known as Lizzo, already has 19.4 million followers on TikTok. Her video upload where she is seen dancing with a fellow TikToker ShaunT already has 3.9 million views. Lizzo is wearing a luminous yellow pair of TikTok leggings in the post uploaded in May 2021.
@xoobruna A little late on this but had to 😝 *SPANK* 😂 #tiktokleggings #reaction #fyp
♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod
Bruna Lima @xoobruna
In March this year, Brazilian fitness model, YouTube and Instagram star Bruna Lima posted a boyfriend reaction video to the grey TikTok leggings she was wearing (similar to Lauren Wolfe’s). In the video, Bruna is seen combing her long blonde hair. She then calls her boyfriend purportedly to check if her hair looks great from behind. Instead, he playfully smacks her butt with what appears to be a white towel.
Bruna’s video post has already accumulated 7.7 million views.
@whatthehelary i bought the tik tok leggings 👀 let’s compare 🍑 #fyp #tiktokleggings #xyzbca #florida #tampa #leggings #foryoupage
♬ original sound - WhatTheHelary
Helary Gladstone @whatthehelary
Helary Gladstone, who has a following of 525,000, is a TikTok star famous for her dance and comedy videos. In her February 2021 TikTok leggings post that has earned 2.6 million views, Helary compares her usual booty pants and the famous leggings. She puts one on after the other, wiggling her behind to test the impact of either pair, and she’s visibly impressed with the TikTok leggings.
Helary Gladstone @whatthehelary
Helary Gladstone, who has a following of 525,000, is a TikTok star famous for her dance and comedy videos. In her February 2021 TikTok leggings post that has earned 2.6 million views, Helary compares her usual booty pants and the famous leggings. She puts one on after the other, wiggling her behind to test the impact of either pair, and she’s visibly impressed with the TikTok leggings.
Abbie Herbert @abbieherbert
Abbie Herbert is a social media star originally known for her fashion and beauty-related content on Instagram. However, the number (1.3 million) of her IG followers pales in comparison to how many followers she now has on TikTok — that’s 10.2 million!
Like Bruna, Abbie posted a reaction video of her husband Josh while she’s pregnant and wearing purple TikTok leggings. As expected, Josh was quite pleased with her choice and proceeded to poke her bum to check if what he was seeing was real. He then asked her to get all colours of the leggings and commented, ‘I need to get myself a pair of those.’ Josh is then shown posing in the purple leggings at the end of the video. The funny wife-and-husband video already has 17.2 million views.
Cooley and Sarah @cooleyandsarah
Partners and famous TikTok couple Cooley and Sarah are known for their humorous take on different couple situations. They published a number of videos on Sarah wearing TikTok leggings outside the home.
The video ‘Wearing the Tiktok leggings in public with my man’ was posted last 11 March and already has 10.5 million views. In the video, Cooley is seen trying to block the view of Sarah’s bum (she’s wearing olive green leggings) using whatever grocery item he could get his hands on while following her around the supermarket.
Another video they posted on 10 April titled ‘Wearing the Tiktok leggings to the gym with my man’ has accumulated 4.9 million views. In this post, Sarah is wearing the already-familiar grey leggings and working out as usual. Cooley, on the other hand, appears distressed and frustrated, blocking any attempt by others to ogle his girlfriend’s butt.
TikTok leggings before and after
Following the viral TikTok leggings trend, videos from other users flooded TikTok as well, mostly showing how pleased they are with the results. Examples of these include:
- @chimchim0420 wearing regular black leggings versus black TikTok leggings she refers to as booty leggings in the video
- @jay.jaymoon comparing how her butt looks in her black shimmery leggings and neon yellow TikTok leggings
- @cuteanniexxx posting side-by-side photos of her wearing regular leggings and TikTok leggings
- @andrea.lopez44 comparing regular leggings vs TikTok leggingsand boyfriend reaction video
On YouTube, reviews on the TikTok leggings cropped up as well:
- Carrie Dayton (418,000 subscribers) posted a positive review of the black TikTok leggings she wore for the first time after comparing them with her regular black lounge and compression leggings.
- A YouTuber simply known as Nrdy Grl (33,900 subscribers) appears pleasantly surprised at how well the black TikTok leggings she tries on in the video fit her.
Beware of Amazon TikTok leggings
Although a number of users purchase TikTok leggings from Amazon, it’s best to be wary of the products listed there. By choosing to buy products on Amazon, you run the risk of purchasing low-quality, incorrectly sized or defective items you’ll find difficult to return.
It’s always better to purchase items from a trusted brick-and-mortar store or online seller known for featuring high-quality brands, standard sizing and a clear returns policy.
If you’re looking for TikTok leggings, regular gym leggings, sports bras, crop tops and other workout gear, a great place to start is at activewearX. Here, you’ll find some of the top Australian and global brands that make performance wear that’s functional, durable and fashionable.
