Corset-style trimmed body-shaping legging Length: 71 cm (28") product image (primary)
Front view of high-waist full-length leggings worn on a model, showing curved decorative seams on the thighs and vertical seam lines down the lower legs; fabric appears smooth and matte in a dark charcoal gray.

Ernest Leoty

Corset-Style Trimmed Body-Shaping Legging Length: 71 Cm (28")

CA$225.00CAD
In Stock

This corset-inspired body-shaping legging from Ernest Leoty is designed for running, fitness, and studio movement. It features a soft, stretch satiny polyamide jersey with a high-rise, wide waistband with corseted seaming and trim, flat seams, and an embroidered tonal logo at the back. Made in Portugal, it weighs 210 grams and has an inseam length of 71 cm (28").

Material
soft, stretch body-shaping satiny polyamide jersey
Gender
female
Style
activewear, athleisure, bodycon, high-rise
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear

Color

Slate Grey

Size

XS-SMALLMED-LARGEXL-XXL

Specifications

Corset-inspired legging with body-shaping waistband and satiny polyamide jersey, designed for movement.

Body-shaping, corset seaming, flat seams, high rise, tonal signature logo.

Material
soft, stretch body-shaping satiny polyamide jersey
Style
activewear, athleisure, bodycon, high-rise
Occasion
workout, yoga
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear

Additional Attributes

  • corset-inspired legging
  • soft, stretch body-shaping satiny polyamide jersey
  • designed to resemble a second skin
  • wide body-shaping waistband with corseted seaming and trim
  • flat seams for maximum comfort
  • weight: 210 grams
  • embroidered tonal signature logo at back
  • high rise
  • made in Portugal
  • inseam length: 71 cm (28")

Product Insights

The Ernest Leoty Corset-Style Trimmed Body-Shaping Legging merges heritage corsetry with activewear: French atelier seaming and Italian-mill polyamide-elastane jersey deliver medium compression that shapes without restricting movement, while flat seams and sweat-wicking fabric prevent chafing and clamminess. Inspired by 19th-century corsetier Ernest Leoty, whose designs are in the Met and V&A, this legging is crafted in small batches in Portugal with 50-unit minimums, justifying its $225 CAD price through complex construction and European manufacturing. The tradeoff lies in care: the moisture-absorbing polyamide requires cold machine wash and hang drying, extending drying time, but resists pilling and maintains shape through 30% stretch recovery.

Verified claims

Corset construction
French corsetry atelier seaming and a soft stretch polyamide-elastane jersey provide medium compression, while flat-seam construction minimizes chafing.
Heritage
Inspired by 19th-century corsetier Ernest Leoty, whose designs are in the Met and V&A.
Breathability
Italian-mill polyamide jersey is breathable and sweat-wicking to prevent clamminess.
Value
$225 CAD – price justified by complex corset construction and small-batch European manufacturing.
Sculpting
Corset seams and polyamide knit shape the waist with medium compression.
Comfort
Flat seams and smooth jersey prevent waistband friction during movement.
Material
91% polyamide, 9% elastane satiny jersey from Italian luxury mills.
Craftsmanship
Made in Portugal, with small-batch production that supports precise corset seaming and fit.
Stretch and compression
210g polyamide-elastane jersey stretches 30% and returns to shape, providing medium compression for shaping without restricting movement.
Sweat management
Polyamide fabric absorbs up to 4% moisture and wicks sweat, feeling drier and silkier than polyester.
Flat seams
Flat seams reduce friction points to near zero, preventing chafing during dynamic movements.
Shaping
Corset-inspired seaming from a French corsetry factory provides medium compression.
Construction quality
Small-batch Portuguese production and French corsetry deliver precision seaming and fit.
Care
Machine wash cold and hang dry to maintain the fabric and shape.
Pilling
Smooth satiny jersey resists pilling better than textured fabrics.
Shape retention
The polyamide jersey stretches up to 30% and returns to its original shape, and the 210 g weight provides opaque coverage.
Production
Small-batch production in Portugal supports the precise fit and detailing standards of the corset-inspired design.
Compression mobility
The polyamide-elastane jersey stretches up to 30% and returns to its original shape, so the legging offers medium compression and full mobility without bagging out.
Handfeel
The polyamide jersey is naturally smoother and silkier than polyester, giving the legging a premium next-to-skin feel without the plastic-y feel common in entry-level activewear.

Product record

Title
Corset-Style Trimmed Body-Shaping Legging Length: 71 Cm (28")
Brand
Ernest Leoty
Price
225 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Corset-style trimmed body-shaping legging Length: 71 cm (28") product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of high-waist full-length leggings worn on a model, showing curved decorative seams on the thighs and vertical seam lines down the lower legs; fabric appears smooth and matte in a dark charcoal gray.

  • Silhouette and fitHigh-rise, full-length legging silhouette fitted closely from waist to ankle on a model; waistband is wide and sits above the navel.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Decorative curved seamsU-shaped double-stitched curved seam panels start at the outer hip, sweep over the front of the thigh and terminate near the inner knee on both legs.
    2 regionsx 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Vertical lower-leg seamsNarrow vertical seam lines run down the front center of the lower leg area on both legs, visible from below the knee to the ankle.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly matte knit fabric with no visible pattern or texture; appears form-fitting and slightly compressive.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (medium)
  • Visible garment edgesClean finished waistband top edge and ankle hems without visible elastic or exposed stitching.
    2 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Studio shot showing model wearing white crew socks and chunky white sneakers against a light neutral background with soft even lighting; image is vertically centered and cropped to show from mid-torso to shoes.

  • Model stylingModel is wearing white ribbed crew socks and white chunky sneakers visible at the ankles and feet.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows beneath the shoes.
  • Shot framingCentered frontal crop showing model from just below the chest to the feet; hands rest alongside hips with slight occlusion of pant sides by fingers.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high)

Colors

dark charcoal gray· main fabric#4E4956
Corset-style trimmed body-shaping legging Length: 71 cm (28") product image 2
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Product

Rear view of high-rise full-length leggings on a model showing a wide waistband, curved vertical seams down the back of the legs, matte smooth stretch fabric, and ankle-length legs finishing above sneakers.

  • Overall silhouetteRear view of form-fitting leggings on a model with a high-rise waist and tapered legs finishing at the ankle above the sneakers.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high)
  • WaistbandWide, high-rise waistband with a smooth top edge and slightly raised seam where it meets the legging body.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Center back seamSubtle vertical center-back seam running down the crotch and upper rear, visible as a slightly raised stitch line.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Curved side seamsCurved vertical seams starting near the waistband and running along the back and outer thighs, shaped to follow the leg contour.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Fabric finishMatte, smooth stretch fabric with minimal visible texture and slight tension lines across the back knee area.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Ankle hemNarrow finished ankle openings that sit just above the top of the socks and sneakers.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.78 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Small printed or embossed mark on waistbandSmall horizontal mark or logo centered on the rear waistband; characters are not legible at this resolution.Partial
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.03 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot showing the model from mid-back to shoes on a neutral light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionVertical rear-quarter crop showing the model from mid-back to feet, centered in frame with legs vertical in the image.
  • Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and faint shadow under the shoes.
  • Visible footwear and socksWhite chunky sneakers and ribbed white crew socks are visible and partially overlap the ankle area of the leggings.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Model's skin and crop of topLower back, arms, and a cropped sports-top band are visible above the waistband; these are out-of-product elements used for styling.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high)

Colors

deep charcoal gray· legging body and waistband#4E4955
Corset-style trimmed body-shaping legging Length: 71 cm (28") product image 3
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Product

Front three-quarter view of high-waist, full-length fitted leggings on a standing model; visible features include wide elasticated waistband, contoured seam panels on thighs and lower legs, and a matte stretch fabric.

  • SilhouetteFull-length, high-waisted fitted legging silhouette visible from front three-quarter angle on a person, extending to the ankle.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.25 · w 0.44 · h 0.62 (medium)
  • WaistbandWide, smooth waistband that sits above the natural waistline with a flat finish and no visible drawcord or closure.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Seam detailingCurved contouring seams start at upper thigh and follow a panel down the outer and front leg, creating visible shaped panels over thigh and knee areas.
    2 regionsx 0.33 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.46 · w 0.15 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte stretch fabric with slight sheen at curved contours and no visible texture or knit pattern.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.25 · w 0.44 · h 0.62 (medium)
  • Ankle finishLegging tapers to a narrow ankle opening that sits above the top of the sock, with a clean hem and no visible cuff.
    2 regionsx 0.38 · y 0.79 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.82 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Studio lifestyle shot showing a standing model wearing complementary garments and accessories against a plain light background with soft shadows.

  • Model and poseFemale model standing in a forward walking pose with left leg ahead and right arm relaxed at side; torso turned slightly to viewer left.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.90 (high)
  • Other garmentsModel wears a matching dark sports bra and a dark purple sweatshirt draped over the shoulders, plus white crew socks and white chunky sneakers; these items are visible but not described as product features here.
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.04 · w 0.58 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a seamless light gray to white background producing soft, short shadows beneath the shoes.
  • Image framingFull-body vertical crop with space above the model head and below the shoes; subject centered slightly left of image center.

Colors

dark charcoal gray· leggings fabric#3E3943

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-sportswear/yoga-pilates/corset-style-trimmed-body-shaping-legging-length-71-cm-28--23384-26279643?colourId=0
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