If you've been following the AVANZO brand for a while, you already know what The Forbidden Pants™ did to the internet. What started as a viral TikTok sensation quickly became one of the most talked-about fashion items of the year. So, when AVANZO announced The Forbidden Leggings™, the question on everyone's mind was simple — can they possibly live up to the hype?
The short answer is yes. The longer answer is what this article is all about.
What Are The Forbidden Leggings?
The Forbidden Leggings™ are AVANZO's scrunch legging designed to do exactly what The Forbidden Pants™ became famous for — lift, sculpt, and enhance your natural curves in ways that feel almost unfair. They take everything women loved about the original viral pants and translate it into a legging fit that works for the gym, yoga, everyday wear, and everything in between.
The signature feature is the V-scrunch design. Unlike regular leggings that sit flat against your body, the contour stitching on these leggings conforms to your natural shape to lift and accentuate your curves the moment you put them on. No padding. No tricks. Just smart design doing exactly what it was built to do.
Why "Forbidden"?
The Forbidden name was never random. The Forbidden Pants earned their name because of the reaction they caused — the fit was so flattering, so curve-enhancing, and so attention-grabbing that wearing them in public felt almost dangerous. The Forbidden Leggings carry that same energy into a completely different format.
Where the pants are bold and statement-making, the leggings are versatile and wearable every single day. But the effect? Just as forbidden.
What Makes The Forbidden Leggings Different From Every Other Scrunch Legging?
There are thousands of scrunch leggings on the market right now. So, what makes these worth your attention specifically?
The scrunch placement is engineered, not decorative.
Most scrunch leggings add the scrunch as a design detail that looks good on the hanger but does very little when you actually put them on. The Forbidden Leggings are designed so the V-scrunch sits exactly where it needs to in order to create a genuine lifting and contouring effect on your body — not just on a flat product photo.
The fabric moves with you.
One of the most common complaints with shapewear-style leggings is that they feel restrictive. They look great standing still but become uncomfortable the moment you start moving. These leggings use a soft, high-stretch material that stays breathable and comfortable whether you're doing a full leg day session, a yoga flow, or just running errands. The fabric adapts to your movement rather than fighting against it.
They work on every body type.
The high-stretch material and thoughtful cut mean they flatter different shapes and sizes rather than being designed for one specific body type. The contour stitching enhances what you have naturally — whatever that looks like.
No pinching. No awkward seams.
Anyone who has worn the wrong pair of leggings during a workout knows the frustration of waistbands that dig in or seams that sit in the wrong place. The Forbidden Leggings are cut to avoid both, making them genuinely comfortable for extended wear.
How To Wear The Forbidden Leggings
One of the biggest advantages these leggings have over the pants is their versatility. While The Forbidden Pants™ are a statement piece that commands an outfit, the leggings slot into almost any look effortlessly.
At the gym
Pair them with the Long Sleeve Gym Crop Top from AVANZO for a complete matching set that looks as good as it performs. The high waist sits securely during squats, deadlifts, and any lower body movement where you need both support and freedom.
For yoga
The soft fabric and flexible cut make them ideal for stretching and low-impact movement. They stay in place without restricting your range of motion, and the scrunch design means they still look great in every pose.
As everyday wear
Style them with an oversized hoodie or a cropped sweater, and they instantly elevate a casual look. The scrunch detail reads as intentional and put-together even when you're just wearing them to the coffee shop or running errands.
For date night
Pair them with a fitted top and heels and the leggings become a completely different outfit. The curve-enhancing design does the heavy lifting, and the versatile cuts available in multiple colors mean you can match them to almost anything.
Colors Available
The Forbidden Leggings are currently available in seven colors:
- Sage Green
- Black
- Sky Blue
- Charcoal
- Navy Blue
- Pink
- Wine Red
Each color is designed to work with the scrunch detailing, so the contouring effect is visible regardless of which shade you choose. Black and charcoal are the most versatile for gym and everyday use. Sage green and pink have become the most popular for those who want a bolder, more expressive look.
What Real Women Are Saying
The Forbidden Leggings are newer to the AVANZO lineup than the pants, but the response from women who have tried them has been immediate and consistent. The most common feedback covers three things: the fit is better than expected, the scrunch effect is genuine and not just aesthetic, and the comfort for all-day wear is noticeably better than other scrunch leggings they have tried.
The AVANZO community on Instagram has been sharing real results since the leggings launched — real women, real bodies, no filters. The before-and-after effect of putting The Forbidden Leggings on has been one of the most shared content formats on the AVANZO social channels since the product dropped.
Where To Buy The Forbidden Leggings
The Forbidden Leggings™ are available exclusively at shopavanzo.com. They are priced at $24.99, and free shipping is available on all orders over $35.99 — meaning if you order The Forbidden Leggings alongside The Forbidden Pants™ or any other item from The Forbidden Collection, your shipping is covered automatically.
AVANZO offers a 30-day return policy on all products. If the fit isn't right, the return process is straightforward, and the refund is processed within 24 hours.
Final Thoughts
The Forbidden Leggings are not just a follow-up product to The Forbidden Pants. They are a genuinely different piece of clothing solving a different problem — how do you get the confidence-boosting, curve-enhancing effect of AVANZO's design philosophy in a format you can wear every single day?
The answer is in the scrunch, the fabric, and the fit. Once you try them, you will understand immediately why they carry the Forbidden name.