Alrighty, I have two name brand, fitness clothes reviews to very sadly put out there. I had very high hopes for one of these guys, but I am 50/50 on them now. And not so high hopes on the other and they hit par on that one.
Let’s start with Fabletics…. Uuuugggghh, I just want to cry going into this review. Truth be told, I am a huge kate hudson fan! I think she is cute, adorable, has great style and a bangin body! I can’t tell you how excited I was to hear of her launching a fitness line. I was pumped to sign up as a VIP member (because I am a very important person in my own little mind) and immediately bought more than just my introductory outfits.
At first glance her prints are super cute, a few of the shirts are my style and cute. But over all, I hate to say this….. It’s kinda killing me…… But, well, I’ve seen it all before. It isn’t very inspired.
I ordered the palm outfit with solar leggings and the oula tank.
They seriously were so cute! I was excited to get into a printed pant like this, these are my colors man!!!! So not happy after I put them on. The pants are lined with a white layer under them, but when you bend over and bend at the knees they look see through. I mean I love lululemon…. But the see through butt thing is so last year! I felt the waist band didn’t have as much give as I would have liked, and seemed to fit tight. I am a true small. That is what I ordered and they fit a bit snug, but not badly to the eye, just badly to the feel.
I felt the material to be a bit suffocating also. I like to breathe when I run. My legs do anyways….. I can only compare to my favorite Athleta pants, and these just don’t hold up.
The tank is ok. It fits fine, the color is bold….. But truthfully it isn’t anything spectacular. I have 100 wicking tanks that fit better in my closet now.
The only saving grace was the two pairs of shorts that I ordered and like. I probably won’t ever work out in them. The material is thin, and I call it saggy crotch….. When you just have too much material left over in the front.
Ehhhhhhh, I’ll give them a C rating because I’m hopeful for something better. I’ll give them another shot.
Bonus….. Customer service was awesome!!!!!! Another bonus, the prices are really good for a budget.
Www.fabletics.com
Next up…. A little fitness line called Ellie.
They are new to me. I went into this with no expectations….. Which was a good thing.
The line is small and somewhat dark in color. There are not many bold prints or colors but still a decent variety to choose from. I ordered the twilight Capri, zen city singlet tank, and be epic tank.
The capris look super cute on the model online, but just don’t hold up in person. Again, what is up with the see through butt!!!!! I do squat when I work out, I don’t want to show off everything I own to my fitness class!
I went with these capris because I thought they would be cute for lounging, and I think they could be. They are not made with a wicking material, so I would die in them if I tried to run. The tank top was just bad. Bad material, bad print, bad fit. Again, I ordered a small and this tank was just so big and shapeless. Although the design in theory was a great idea with the strap in back being somewhat sexy and modern.
Best part of what I ordered was the be epic tee.
It is cute, it does fit great…. I will be epic!!!!
I would rate this a D company. I’m just not inspired to order again.
Www.Ellie.com
Workout clothes are so important! I want to look good, feel good, be inspired and have them be functional.
I don’t think that is too much to ask for.
Lorna Jane seems to understand this, and remains my brand to beat!
Www.lornajane.com
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