For the longest time, I didn’t perceive the lululemon hype. I had the impression that lululemon was just for tremendous skinny individuals who love sizzling yoga with all of their sizes working small. So when lululemon reached out and stated they needed to work with Bearfoot Theory, my preliminary response was that it wasn’t a very good match….however earlier than saying no, I made a decision to take a look at the lululemon web site and see what their model was all about as of late.

Needless to say, I used to be actually shocked by what I discovered. In current years, lululemon has advanced to supply athletic attire for every kind of our bodies as proven by the number of fashions on their web site. For instance, lululemon has a wide range of numbered sizes with leggings working as much as measurement 20 obtainable in quite a lot of lengths, and sports activities bras as giant as 40G.

I solely work with manufacturers whose merchandise I’ve tried and love, so my subsequent step was to enter my native lululemon and take a look at on a bunch of stuff. I got here dwelling with a bag of lululemon activewear that I used to be excited to place to the check throughout my dwelling exercises over the winter.

After making an attempt quite a lot of leggings, shorts, tops, bras, and underwear, I now contemplate myself a lululemon convert. Not solely are their garments nicely made, purposeful, and oh-so-comfy, all the energetic put on I’ve tried is flexible, making it nice for understanding, climbing, touring, and different outside adventures. And thus my partnership with lululemon was born.

In this weblog submit, I’m excited to share a listing of my lululemon must-haves for girls, whether or not you’re exercising at dwelling or hitting the path. I’ve additionally included a number of favorites from the ladies on the Bearfoot Theory workforce for an entire roundup of the perfect lululemon clothes for an energetic, outside way of life.

Best lululemon Leggings

I’ve tried six completely different pairs (plus a bunch extra on within the retailer), and the picks under are the perfect lululemon leggings for understanding. I’ve additionally included a number of picks for climbing.

The leggings are available numbered sizes (0-20), in addition to completely different lengths, so you may actually customise the match to your waist measurement and top.

Hot tip: lululemon presents free hemming so you may customise the size of your new leggings for the proper match.

For measurement reference:

• I’m 5’5″ and weigh 140 kilos. I put on a measurement 8 in all of those leggings. The 25″ size hits a number of inches above my ankle, whereas the 28″ size hits under my ankle.
• BFT workforce member Linda is 5’3″ and weighs 120 lbs. She wears a measurement 6 in lululemon leggings and the 25″ hits proper at her ankle.

Align High Rise Pant

• Great for: Yoga, mellow actions, stress-free, touring
• Pros: Comfortable, smooth, stretchy, and stays put throughout motion
• Cons: Not as sturdy as lululemon’s different leggings

The lululemon Align High Rise Pant is the softest of lululemon’s leggings and is designed for yoga and mild exercises. These are the most snug leggings I personal, I hardly really feel like I’m carrying something. They are additionally my go-to for lengthy drives and highway journeys or lounging round the home.

The waistband sits about 2 inches above my stomach button. It doesn’t pinch and solely sometimes rolls down and must be adjusted. These leggings are the thinnest of my three lululemon must-have leggings so I wouldn’t put on them out on a chilly day, however they’re not so skinny that you may see by means of them.

I’ve owned these leggings for a number of months now, and the one con (which is probably going my fault) is I’ve skilled slightly bit of cloth pilling on the higher thighs. My guess is it’s from my canine sitting on my lap within the automotive and scratching the leggings with their nails. Based on this, I’d in all probability keep away from climbing or doing different actions the place the leggings would possibly rub up on sharper surfaces.

In addition to quite a lot of full size kinds, these leggings are available a crop model as nicely. BFT workforce member Linda is carrying the lululemon Align High Rise Crop 21″ within the photograph under.

Wunder Train High-Rise Tight

• Great for: Rigorous train, weight lifting, strolling, working, climbing
• Pros: Lightweight, breathable, wicking, snug, flattering
• Cons: None!

The Wunder Train High-Rise Tight has develop into my favourite lululemon must-have for understanding and climbing, and so they’re additionally my go-to for indoor biking. I sometimes get fairly sweaty, and these leggings are excellent at wicking moisture and regulating my temperature, even because the exercise will get robust.

These leggings aren’t fairly as buttery smooth because the Align, however they’re nonetheless smooth to the contact. They are additionally extra sturdy than the Align, and I haven’t skilled any material pilling after months of standard use.

The waistband sits about an inch above my stomach button, and these tights supply some compression which helps make my tummy look flat (bonus!). I discover the waistband doesn’t slip or roll over a lot, and it has a draw twine that you may pull tighter if wanted. There’s additionally a small hidden pocket within the waistband the place you may stash a key or bank card when you’re going for a fast run.

These additionally are available a model with drop in aspect pockets that match a telephone.

Invigorate High-Rise Tight

• Great for: Rigorous train, outside exercises, climbing
• Pros: Durable, aspect pockets for telephone, thicker so you may’t see panty strains, wicking, smooth to the touch, presents nice compression
• Cons: Because they’re thicker, they’re slightly hotter than the Wunder Train

The lululemon Invigorate HR Tight is one other must-have piece of activewear. These leggings have the identical feeling because the Wunder Train, however they’re a bit thicker, making them extra sturdy for robust exercises outdoors. These actually do keep put throughout motion. The thickness additionally means you don’t have to fret a lot about seen panty strains.

I wouldn’t hesitate to put on these climbing, particularly within the shoulder season when the temperatures are extra variable. They additionally appear sturdy sufficient to sit down on rocks whilst you’re taking a snack break. Another bonus of those is that they’ve an honest sized stretchy pocket on every leg that’s large enough on your telephone.

The waistband on these tights sits fairly excessive at 2-3″ above my stomach button which is good, and so they present compression on the waist that actually hugs all the things in whereas nonetheless being snug.

Fast and Free High-Rise Tight

• Great for: Running, climbing
• Pros: Lightweight, breathable, snug, fast drying, aspect pockets for telephone
• Cons: Not probably the most sturdy of lululemon’s leggings

The lululemon Fast and Free High Rise Tight is a favourite of Bearfoot Theory workforce member Linda. These are her go-to leggings for working and climbing, though they’ve rapidly develop into her on a regular basis leggings too.

These leggings are light-weight, breathable, sweat-wicking, and fast drying, making them an excellent choice for climbing in heat temperatures. They even have aspect drop in pockets large enough to suit a smartphone for straightforward entry

The materials is modern and light-weight however not lululemon’s most sturdy so whereas these are nice for many hikes, you’ll wish to watch out climbing overgrown trails or sitting on tough surfaces the place these might get snagged.

Best lululemon Shorts

After making an attempt quite a lot of pairs of shorts in numerous lengths, the 2 under are the perfect lululemon shorts in our opinion. We’ve included one looser pair of shorts and one kind becoming pair of stretchy shorts to present you some choices.

Track That Mid-Rise Lined Short – 5″

• Great for: Running, understanding
• Pros: Nice size, light-weight, built-in liner, drawcord on waist
• Cons: Pocket is just too small

These lululemon Track That Mid-Rise Lined Shorts are a flexible brief for decent summer time days. They are tremendous light-weight, ethereal, and breathe exceptionally nicely. Despite feeling like they’re barely there, these shorts supply nice protection, and the liner retains the privates personal. The liner additionally retains the shorts in place and prevents them from using up as you progress. The large waistband may be very snug and doesn’t dig in.

My solely grievance about these is the pocket is so small. They are designed for working, and I assume most runners don’t have their cellular phone bouncing round of their pocket. However, in my view, they’d be extra versatile for climbing and different actions if the pocket was slightly larger and extra purposeful.

Align High Rise Short – 6″

Great for: Yoga, understanding, climbing, working, walks, on a regular basis put on
Pros: Comfortable, flattering, versatile, non-compulsory aspect pockets that match a smartphone
Cons: 4″ size tends to roll up

The lululemon Align High Rise Shorts are the shorts model of the Align leggings talked about above and so they’re simply as buttery smooth and cozy. We love them for yoga, exercises, on a regular basis errands, climbing, and working.

These shorts are stretchy and kind becoming. The large, excessive waistband sits proper at or above the stomach button relying in your physique form and doesn’t dig in in any respect so not solely are these shorts flattering, they’re tremendous snug as nicely.

The Align Short is available in quite a lot of lengths together with 4″, 6″, and eight″. We discover the 6″ to be the proper size – not too lengthy and never too brief. BFT workforce member Linda has been carrying the 4″ for climbing and working for a number of years now and whereas she loves them, they do are likely to roll up and must be pulled down.

These shorts have a small waistband stash pocket that may match a small merchandise like a key or bank card. They additionally are available a model with two aspect drop-in pockets giant sufficient to suit a smartphone so you may simply stash it on fast hikes and walks.

Best lululemon Workout Shirts

These lululemon must-have exercise shirts are probably the most flattering, snug, and breathable ones I’ve tried. As for match, I sometimes put on a medium, have giant breasts (36D), and a brief torso.

Train to Be Tank

• Great for: Hot, sweaty exercises
• Pros: Super breathable, unfastened becoming, no chafing
• Cons: Arm holes are slightly large making bra barely seen

The lululemon Train To Be Tank is ideal for top depth exercises. The bottom consists of tiny holes that present for optimum airflow to maintain you actually cool. This is my favourite shirt to put on for indoor biking.

The match is unfastened and brief, with the underside of the shirt hitting proper above my stomach button. When paired with excessive waisted leggings or shorts, my midriff is roofed until I elevate my arms up excessive. The arm holes are slightly giant, which contributes to the shirt’s breathability, however you may see a little bit of my sports activities bra from the aspect.

Swiftly Tech Long Sleeve Shirt

• Great for: Yoga, outside actions in cooler months (climbing, strolling, working), journey
• Pros: Comfortable, flattering, thumbholes, doesn’t maintain on to odors
• Cons: Depending in your physique sort, this shirt could also be too form-fitting

The lululemon Swiftly Tech Long Sleeve Shirt is certainly one of my most-worn shirts in cooler climate. I completely adore it. I put on it a number of occasions every week – throughout yoga periods at dwelling, on brisk chilly climate walks, on zoom calls, when working errands, and even out to eat. It’s so versatile, and I believe it’s actually cute and flattering! It breathes nicely, and I can put on it many occasions earlier than it begins to stink.

Like all the garments on this checklist, this shirt additionally retains its form throughout washes and doesn’t stretch out. I particularly love the thumbholes once I’m out strolling as a result of it retains my arms hotter. This shirt would even be nice for working and as a climbing layer on cooler days.

I don’t actually have something detrimental to say about this shirt, and as certainly one of my favourite lululemon must-haves, I’d prefer to get a pair extra in different colours.

This shirt additionally is available in a brief sleeve and whereas I actually just like the relaxed match model, the sleeves of the common match Swiftly Tech brief sleeve shirt have been slightly tight round my arms.

High Neck Run and Train Tee

• Great for: High depth exercises with numerous motion, summer time climbing, working, yoga
• Pros: Very light-weight, full protection, dries fast, doesn’t stink
• Cons: Certain colours present sweat, snags simply

You understand how sure workout routines can depart you feeling slightly uncovered? Every time I do downward canine, my shirt falls upward so you may see my stomach, and the neckline droops so you may see my cleavage. During in-person lessons, it makes me self-conscious and at dwelling, it’s simply plain annoying. Well, not with the High Neck Run and Train Tee, one other certainly one of my lululemon must-haves for girls who love being energetic.

This shirt is so gentle and ethereal, you barely really feel like you’re carrying it. At the identical time, it presents full protection, with the underside hitting proper at my hips. You can tuck it into your leggings for these inverted workout routines, and the neckline is snug with out sagging and placing you on show. The full protection can be good when you plan to put on it out in the summertime solar.

Just a pair issues to pay attention to. The first is that the brilliant pink colour will get darker within the areas I sweat (like my armpits). If that’s a deal breaker for you, I like to recommend getting this shirt in black. The different factor that many reviewers report is that this shirt snags simply. I’ve worn and washed mine a variety of occasions and haven’t skilled this personally, however it’s one thing to pay attention to when caring for this shirt.

Ebb to Street Tank

• Great for: Yoga, walks, highway journeys, journey, lounging at dwelling
• Pros: Comfortable, flattering, supportive for low influence actions, no bra wanted
• Cons: Not tremendous supportive for working or extra intense exercises, low lower may be revealing

The lululemon Ebb to Street Tank Top has been a very long time favourite of BFT workforce member Linda for yoga, highway journeys, journey, and for lounging round the home.

The inbuilt shelf bra with detachable cups offers gentle assist and protection for as much as a C cup (Linda’s measurement), making this tremendous snug for on a regular basis put on because you don’t should put on a bra. The lower and slim match form is flattering, and the fabric is seamless and sweat wicking to forestall chafing and maintain you dry.

We wouldn’t suggest this high for working or excessive influence exercises and for girls bigger than a C cup, though girls with bigger chests have stated it offers sufficient assist for them as nicely.

Align High Neck Tank Top

• Great for: Yoga, walks, highway journeys, journey
• Pros: Comfortable, excessive neck offers good protection, retains all the things in place, built-in shelf bra
• Cons: Not tremendous supportive for working or extra intense exercises

The lululemon Align High Neck Tank Top has develop into a favourite of BFT workforce member Courtney for yoga, understanding, and on a regular basis journey in her camper van.

This high is a lululemon will need to have, particularly for bigger chests. This is the one bra-style high Courtney has discovered that comfortably retains all the things in place due to the excessive neck.

This high has detachable cups and a built-in shelf bra for assist. While it’s not sufficient assist for a run or high-intensity exercise, it’s sufficient assist for gentle exercise, yoga, and on a regular basis put on.

Best lululemon Sports Bras

I’ve been carrying the identical sports activities bras as my every day bra for years, and I didn’t understand how unsupportive those I had have been till I attempted a number of completely different lululemon bras. As a 36D, these bras have made excessive influence train and every day life a lot extra snug.

Run Times Bra, High Support, B-G Cups

• Great for: High depth exercises, working, leaping
• Pros: Extra supportive, full protection, correct sizing, thick straps
• Cons: Needs to be line dried

I actually can’t consider how good this lululemon Run Times Bra feels once I’m understanding. The bra doesn’t shift round, my breasts are absolutely supported and don’t bounce round AT ALL, and the thick straps don’t dig into my shoulders. And it manages to do all that for girls sized B-G cups, all whereas being wi-fi and snug!

As a 36D, the very last thing I would like is a bunch of additional padding to make my boobs look even larger. This bra offers simply sufficient padding to take care of form with out including quantity or making your boobs really feel smushed. The material across the cleavage space is stretchy and has small holes which contribute to this bra’s breathability.

On the again, it’s received three clasps and three positions so you may tighten or loosen the underband as wanted.

I don’t have something detrimental to say about this bra, besides that it’s purported to be line dried so you must do not forget that when doing laundry.

In Alignment Bra, Light Support

• Great for: yoga, climbing, every day put on
• Pros: Accurate match, smooth material, flattering, on a regular basis assist
• Cons: Needs to be line dried

If you’re in search of a comfortable bra that gives sufficient assist for every day use, the lululemon In Alignment Bra could be the proper match. Another underwire free choice, this bra has very gentle padding and is surprisingly flattering. Even although they are saying “light” assist, I’d describe this as medium assist that’s nice for climbing and decrease influence actions. The model I hyperlink to above is made for D-G cups, however in addition they have A/B and C/D variations.

On the again of the D-G model, it has three clasps with three positions so you may customise the match, and you may’t really feel the clasps if you end up carrying it.

The solely con? Like the bra above, it must be lined dried.

Energy Long Line Bra, Medium Support

Great for: Yoga, climbing, every day put on
Pros: Soft material, snug, flattering, versatile, on a regular basis medium assist
Cons: Not supportive sufficient for working or excessive influence exercises

BFT workforce member Linda within the lululemon Energy Long Line Bra (Black, measurement 6) and Align High Rise Crop Leggings

The lululemon Energy Long Line Bra is BFT workforce member Linda’s favourite sports activities bra. It’s nice for climbing, yoga, understanding, and on a regular basis put on – in truth, it’s so versatile and cozy that it has changed Linda’s common bras for probably the most half.

This sports activities bra is made with sweat wicking, breathable material and is designed to offer medium assist for as much as a D cup. While we wouldn’t suggest this bra for working or tremendous excessive influence exercises, it’s nice for almost all the things else.

The lengthy line lower of this sports activities bra means the waist band is additional large and comes down a number of inches beneath the chest space. This makes the Energy Long Line Bra extra flattering than different sports activities bras and makes it simpler to put on this as a standalone high for yoga and understanding.

Best lululemon Underwear

I’ve been on the hunt for the proper pair of underwear for an energetic way of life, and I believe I’ll have lastly discovered it!

InvisiWear Mid-Rise Boyshort Underwear

• Great for: Exercising, climbing, outside actions, every single day put on
• Pros: No panty strains, keep in place
• Cons: None

As somebody who hikes and lives an energetic way of life, I want my underwear to remain in place so I’m not continually choosing out wedgies. I additionally hate panty strains, since I virtually completely put on leggings. I used to be so completely satisfied to find the lululemon InvisiWear Mid-Rise Boyshorts, since they verify each of those bins.

These underwear are light-weight and have a barely-there really feel. The edges are seamless, making them actually invisible below leggings. The edges are additionally designed in a manner that they actually keep in place, higher than any others I’ve tried.

These are available quite a lot of kinds, and whereas I just like the hipster lower, the boyshorts cowl your entire butt and keep in place the perfect. These at the moment are on the high of my checklist for the greatest girls’s climbing underwear.

For reference, I weigh 140 kilos and put on measurement 8 pants, and the medium in these underwear match me nicely. BFT workforce member Linda is 120 kilos and customarily wears measurement 4-6 pants and the dimensions small in these underwear matches her nicely.

These additionally are available a 3-pack which I’ll be choosing up now that I understand how a lot I like them.

Best lululemon Workout Accessories

lululemon additionally makes exercise and yoga gear. Here are a pair issues I’ve tried that I actually like.

The Reversible Mat 5mm

• Great for: Yoga and flooring workout routines
• Pros: No slippage, satisfactory cushion, fairly colours
• Cons: Strong odor when new, some folks report sweat stains

If you do yoga or flooring workout routines, this reversible 5mm thick yoga mat helps present stability. I haven’t gotten too sweaty on it but, however up to now the grip appears nice, and I haven’t skilled a lot slipping once I’m in poses like downward canine. If you may have delicate knees, additionally, you will recognize the cushion on this comparatively thick yoga mat. While the colour of your yoga mat actually doesn’t matter, I do love the marble colours.

The draw back of this mat is once I first opened it, it let off a fairly robust odor. I needed to let it air out for a few days earlier than I used it. If you’re delicate to smells, you’ll positively wish to give this a number of days earlier than you’re taking it to your firstclass.

Lift and Lengthen Yoga Block

• Great for: Yoga and stretching
• Pros: Sturdy, fairly colours
• Cons: Slight odor at first, thinner than a conventional yoga block

If you’re new to yoga, a yoga block (or 2) may be immensely useful as you attempt to chill out into poses and may contribute to elevated energy and suppleness over time. The lululemon Lift and Lengthen Yoga Block additionally helps present stability in tougher poses. I personally prefer to put it below my decrease backbone and lay on high of it as a strategy to open my decrease again. It feels so good! I additionally use it in standing poses.

I really like that this yoga block has “choose a positive thought” written on the aspect. It’s a delicate reminder to deal with the advantages of the workout routines, even those that really feel robust within the second.

Hot tip: lululemon usually has specials on sure kinds and colours, so make sure to discover all of the choices. You also can browse their sale web page and filter by what you’re in search of.

That wraps up this checklist of my favourite lululemon must-haves for exercising and an energetic way of life! I discover myself reaching for these lululemon attire gadgets every single day, whether or not I’m lounging at dwelling, getting a exercise in, going climbing, or heading out for an journey in my camper van.

Do you may have any favourite lululemon merchandise? Or do you may have questions on any of my lululemon must-haves? Leave a remark under.

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