This blog post is sponsored by lululemon through ShopStyle. I feel very grateful for the opportunity to review some of their latest fitness apparel and thank you all very much for your support surrounding sponsored posts. I very much appreciate it!
Oh lululemon, I don’t know how you continue to make the cutest workout clothes, but season after season, you do!
(Inspire Tight II Mesh Tights + Think Fast Pullover + Fringe Fighter Headband)
Earlier this month, I received an email from lululemon with an invitation to try out some of their latest apparel and I’m pretty sure I took no less than 10 seconds to respond.
As a group exercise instructor, personal trainer and fitness lover, I wear workout clothing all day every day and jumped at the opportunity to add some functional, adorable and flattering workout apparel to my wardrobe… Especially since the majority of my previous workout tops and sports bras were quickly becoming too tight and a handful of my capris and leggings were beginning to dig into my sides more and more as each week of my pregnancy passed.
I felt like a kid on Christmas morning as I selected a few new tops, crops, pants and bras. With so many colors, patterns, cuts and styles out there, the choices were plentiful and I felt very grateful to have the opportunity to choose a few gorgeous pieces of apparel to replenish the smaller and more form-fitting workout clothes I am no longer able to comfortably wear.
Here’s a breakdown + review of some of my latest lululemon favorites!
Lululemon Springtime Favorites
When it comes to workout tops, I am a tank top lover through and through. I sweat a ton when I teach spinning classes and gravitate toward lightweight, breathable tops like the 105 F Singlet tank.
It’s long enough to cover most of my booty (and that’s saying something since I have a very long torso) and I’m hopeful it will be a great tank I can wear as my baby bump grows since it’s not restricting and very comfortable. I paired it with the strappy Energy Bra (love the extra coverage in the front!) and the In The Flow crop in heathered pigment blue.
The crops are a personal favorite because of the thick, forgiving waistband. They are a pregnant woman’s dream, as they don’t dig into my sides at all and simply hug my body without constricting my belly. Heaven!
To add to my desire to expand the number of flowy tanks in my fitness apparel wardrobe, I also picked up the mint green Yogi Racerback tank that I’ve been living in!
It’s soft and thin without feeling flimsy and currently on sale! (Since lululemon’s sale items never last long, I also think the the Modern Racerback and What The Sport tanks look quite similar.) It’s been a great tank for every workout I do on a regular basis – spinning, barre, strength training, fast-past circuits. The tank moves with my body and keeps me cool. Win, win.
I was also fortunate enough to pick up one of lululemon’s Vinyasa Scarves which I was especially excited about since I’ve heard a handful of women rave about it at my local Pure Barre studio.
The scarf can be worn 10 different ways and while I typically wear it looped around my neck twice, I’ve pulled it over my head to shield my hair from the rain and love unbuttoning it at home to wear as a comfy shrug as well. It’s great for chilly outdoor activities during the fall, winter and spring but I also really like simply throwing it on top of some of my more casual outfits to run around town!
In the above photo I paired the scarf with the silver Rest Less Pullover top (also currently on sale). I selected this pullover after reading tons of positive reviews online that highlighted its flattering fit and thick, durable material. During the winter, I was in the market for a top that would be a great outdoor running or hiking top – one that’s warmer than a basic long-sleeve tee but not as hot as a jacket – and this top seemed like the perfect choice!
I’m also wearing a pair of my beloved Wunder Under pants. They are so smoothing over the booty and way more flattering than your average pair of black leggings. In the past I’ve purchased the reversible Wunder Unders to get more bang for my buck and this time around I did the same and selected pair of reversible Wunder Unders with a feminine floral band on one side and a plain black band on the other.
Love!
The final look I put together centered around a pair of mesh tights that immediately caught my eye.
The Inspire Tight II is made with Luxtreme® technical sweat-wicking fabric and offers support without causing friction or chafing.
The mesh detailing and cloud-print waistband are not lost on me since I think they make a simple pair of gray tights 10 times cuter!
And I love the little zipper pockets – they’re perfect for stashing a house key during our morning and evening walks with Sadie.
The thick headband I’m wearing is the Fringe Fighter headband and I was honestly a little surprised by how much I liked it when I slipped it on! I wear a headband almost every single time I work out to fight flyaway hairs and typically gravitate toward skinny headbands, but I really liked the way this one stayed in place and kept the hair and upper forehead sweat out of my face when I wore it to teach spinning.
Sadie loves it, too! Haha!
Thank you again to lululemon and ShopStyle for the opportunity try out some wonderful new fitness apparel. I am very grateful!
Question of the Afternoon
- Do you have any lululemon favorites that you swear by?
Lululemon’s Wunder Unders are the jam but I also really, really like their workout tanks, mostly because they’re flattering, feminine, functional and usually quite long, too!
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Lululemon is my favorite when it comes to workout apparel! There clothing lasts forever! Even though, it’s a bit more expensive than most workout clothes, I always feel confident and happy with my purchase. I love the grey leggings!
Agree– I’ve had all the lulu stuff I’ve purchased in the past for years!!
I can never justify the price of Lulu, so I have never gotten anything. I did win a bunch of yoga stuff that I was never going to use, so I exchanged it for credit since I spent so much time in there trying to decide. I figured I wouldn’t be in there that often so I wanted to pick the PERFECT thing, but I just left with store credit haha.
Hi Julie! Great stuff! My favorite piece from lululemon is the Scuba hoodie! I CANNOT get enough of mine and get so many compliments when I wear it.
Yes!! I got a Scuba hoodie for Christmas a few years ago and wear it all the time! (I’m actually wearing it today – haha!)
So I have no purchased anything Lululemon yet, however, I have heard nothing but amazing things about their clothing.
My only concern is the pants/crops/etc. I have not been able to find any workout bottoms that I don’t have to continue to pull up every step I take when I run, play soccer, or any other exercise. Everything always seems to slide down, not in I am too big way, just slides.
Any suggestions?
The Wunder Unders always stay up for me!! I’ve also had good luck with Reebok capris!
Oh great! Thanks! I’ll have to try your suggestions!
I just ran by first marathon in the pouring rain in the Lululemon All Sports Bra and I SWEAR it worked miracles. 0 chaffing = miracle. Love all your clothes, so cute!
My favorite workout brand! I love love love the run inspire crops. Definitely a must have for me! And the pace setter skirt for the summer 🙂
I haven’t purchased anything from Lululemon before, but I have heard awesome things!
I think a lot of their clothes are super cute, but I just can’t give them my money when they have made so many women feel bad about their bodies (statements by the CEO about how some women’s bodies are just not made for their pants).
I would rather support female positive brands like Oiselle that lift women up rather than bring them down.
My sentiments as well!
I have never bought anything from Lululemon … but it’s probably because I spend less than $15 on everything I buy, since I know I’m going to be sweating in it constantly. With that being said, it might have to be next on my list, since I truthfully haven’t heard anything negative about it! Thanks for all the suggestions!
Oooh love the ones with the zip pocket, very fancy! I LOVE lululemon! No pants compare for comfort warmth and fit!
For my birthday last month, my husband took me to Lulu to pick out my first pair of lulu pants and they happen to be the same grey mesh leggings you have. I LOVE them so much. I wear them seriously all the time, so I feel as though they were definitely a good investment, as I was hesitant to spend that much at first!
I LOVE their Wonder Under crops. They were worth every penny because I wear them all of the time!
As if I needed another temptation to drain my bank account on Lulu! Should have known better than to look through this blog post… 😉 You’re adorable!
<3 <3 hope we somehow get together soon!!!
I’ve never owned anything by Lululemon but I’d love to try their sports bras. Thank you so much for a wonderful opportunity.
Luluemon is my go to for running tights. I love their wonderunders.
The leggings with zipper pockets are my favorite!!
I have the Run Swiftly Longsleeve in three colors and wear them all winter long! I also love the Run Stuff Your Bra sports bras, but apparently they discontinued those 🙁 They are amazing for runs because I can stuff my key, tissues, and ID/CC/cash for an iced coffee if necessary, and be off without needing any gear with pockets – not an issue in winter, but definitely so in summer.
Try the roll down wonder unders, they are amazing for pregnancy! I bought a pair a weeks ago (I’m due in August as well) and I love them, I think I am going to get another pair. You should definitely try them!
The woman at lululemon said the same thing about her love for them during pregnancy! I’ll definitely try on the roll-downs the next time I am there!
I’m a big fan of their shorts (run: speed short) and tank tops (run: swiftly racerback) for CrossFit! Breatheable and stretchy – just what I love when I’m dripping in sweat!
Lulu is very much a “maybe someday…” brand for me! I hear such rave reviews of their clothing, but that price tag is just too much for a grad student. I love brands like Zella (from Nordstrom) that are still high end but a liiiittle bit easier on the wallet :).
lululemon never ceases to amaze me with their design, fabrics and fit. i’m obsessed and nothing will ever compare, i tell ya! every single piece looks adorable on you!
I absolutely LOVE the Energy Bra! That and the Ta-Ta Tamer (also Lululemon) are the only sports bras I own that I can wear and only have to wear ONE! I actually just got another Energy Bra in the mail today because I found the print I’ve been wanting in the “We Made Too Much” section last week for $29!
Looove the “We Made Too Much” section!
Lulu has always been my favorite!! I’m wearing one of their tanks right now…so comfy!
love the gray pants! everything looks so cute on you! how is the see through factor with the pants? I know that has been a huge issue with a lot of their products lately…Ive experienced too which is so sad because I love their stuff!
The only pants of theirs I’ve noticed were somewhat see through were an older pair of running tights I have (I cannot remember the exact name) but apparently they were meant more for running and not yoga, barre, etc. — I just never wear them to those classes and save them for running, spinning, etc. I have personally never had an issue with my Wunder Unders being see through!
You INSPIRED me to buy a pair of those INSPIRE II tights! Can’t wait for them to arrive. They’re so cute!!
Haha!!! You know I always appreciate a good pun 🙂
So after months of hearing you rave about Pure Barre, I finally gave it a try today! All I can say is I can see why everyone loves it, and I hope I can walk tomorrow haha.
Yayyyyyy!!!!!! I’m so glad you liked it!
I have a bunch of stuff from there and I love it all. I was surprised how much I love my thick lulu headbands too – I don’t have that one but I think I need to get it. The black one looks so cute on you – actually everything does but I especially love that last outfit. My coworker who is also a yoga instructor has said great things about their yoga mat and I think I’m going to pick one up this week – they are kind of pricy but they’re thick and antimicrobial and she says totally worth the price. After reading this I have a feeling the mat won’t be the only thing I pick up while I’m there haha.
Thanks!! And yesss I was so surprised by how much I liked the thick headband!
I really appreciate your approach to sponsored posts. I like how you see both sides of sponsored content debate. It says a lot about how you value your readers by thanking them for supporting the sponsored posts. Too often other healthy living bloggers post sponsored content excessively and the content is terrible and are just whatever about it. I get the sense that you truly think about the content of the sponsored posts and I appreciate that 🙂 and as a side note….I really enjoyed this post!!!
Thank you very, very much, Kim!! I appreciate this comment a lot! <3
I’ve got my eye on their speed shorts! They come in a gorgeous deep purple color that I saw in the store over the weekend, but haven’t purchased yet
gosh, lulu stuff is so cute! i wish i had some – but i can’t quite get over the price tag yet. when you buy off the sale, is it final sale? or, can you return it if it doesn’t fit?
That headband does look so adorbs! I love the last pair of tights with your shoes! They match perfectly! The dare to be you sports bra is definitely one of my favorites!
I love the wunder unders!! After reading your post I remembered that I had a lululemon gift card! Woo hoo! 🙂
I only have one pair of pants (that I love), they’re just a little pricey for me. I did however just buy the Festival bag in Camo off eBay since I missed it in the store. Love it!!
I’ve been loving Lulu since 2009 and my first pieces (groove pants and define jacket) are still going strong! I know Lulu has a lot of critics, but honestly you can’t beat the quality. I check the sale section daily, lots of good deals! My all time favorite is the Power Y Tank!
You look so cute in everything!! I love Lulu!
<3 thank you!
Lululemon always has such nice things! I only have one of their tank tops, but love their hoodies and have heard only the best reviews about the leggings.
Lululemon is the best — for running, road trips, spin, yoga, long flights. This spring stuff looks so good.
yessss — loooove them for travel, too!
Although I prefer tights for running, you can’t go wrong with the Groove pant. They are perfect for running errands or a yoga class and last forever. I had a pair throughout high school that lasted me 5 years and my second pair is currently going strong on 3 years. Love them!
I have a lululemon workout top with a built in sports bra and it’s a life saver! It hold the girls in place perfectly, providing all of the support I need. It’s also long enough that I don’t have to worry about t riding up and showing my stomach or back mid-workout.
M.
I haven’t tried Lululemon but I’ve heard so many great things! Definitely think I’ll need to make a purchase soon!
I’ve never actually bought anything from lululemon but my old roommate gave me a pair of her crop yoga pants that didn’t fit anymore and OMGGGG those are the most amazing pants I have ever worn. They never ever stretch out, even if you wear them for like a week straight! It’s magic.
I love the lulu wunder under roll down pants! I have been able to wear them throughout pregnancy 🙂 love this post!!
Unfortunately it’s hard for me to take too much of this away as you did not purchase these yourself. You always are much more of a bargain shopper and I have a difficult time thinking you would purchase these out of pocket. Sorry!
Can I asked how much you sized up for pregnancy? I’m 13 weeks right now, and my current lulu capris are beginning to feel a little tight (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love an excuse to get some new workout gear, my current lulu capris are at least 4 years old) but I was just trying to figure out what size to buy to get the most out of them (aka, they will fit for most of my pregnancy, but also afterwards if possible). I’m in love with the Inspire Tights!
I actually went one to two sizes up for the tops and one size up for all the pants/capris… though I can still wear my usual size in pants right now! I did it more as a precaution for later months of pregnancy! 🙂
So many people dislike lululemon, but lulu and UA are the only brands that fit and last long enough for me to justify their price tags, so I’d let them get away with a lot 😉 I’m obsessed with the 105f singlet! I have it in a few colors, and some I’ve sized up with for an extra baggy fit, and others I’ve sized down. It’s such a versatile top! I like their running shorts too, but I’ve yet to buy a pair of yoga pants!! Are they something I should buy in store the first time instead of online? I loathe fitting rooms, lol.
I think you could probably safely order them online in your usual size! I feel like there’s more leniency in sizing with yoga pants than their tops if that makes sense! And, if they don’t work out, you can definitely exchange them for the right size in the store, which I’ve done before w/one of their jackets!
I’m so excited for this post because I’m planning on making my first purchase at LuLu in a few months! Every month I’ve been putting aside $100 so I can stock up and not feel guilty about buying expensive gear. This will definitely help and everything looks great on you!
I have two lululemon ta-ta tamer sports bras, and they are the BEST!
I worked at lululemon for a while a year or two ago and stocked up BIG TIME with my employee discount. Now I can’t bring myself to buy anything at full price there, but it is definitely the best workout clothing I’ve ever owned! The vinyasa scarf is still a staple in my daily wardrobe, even now in an office setting!
It is the BEST. I’m wearing it right now! <3
I have a lulu work/gym bag and a yoga mat. I really love their stuff, but don’t care for their prices. 😉
I am really liking those grey leggings though!
I am loving the Inspire Tight II and the energy bra! I have been meaning to do a little shopping and Lululemon keeps popping up on my radar!