Lululemon?

Char231023
Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
edited November 21 in Chit-Chat
What is the obsession with Lululemon? I don't get it, their workout clothes look like all the other yoga pants and tanks tops out there. Why would you spend that much on something you are "suppose" to get sweaty? Will someone please enlighten me.
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  • angelxbaby714
    angelxbaby714 Posts: 937 Member
    edited July 2015
    I prefer Victoria's secret their yoga pants are always on sale for 25$ (:
  • z304
    z304 Posts: 84 Member
    In our current neighborhood women straight-up wear lulu stuff all day as a fashion/status statement (it's a suuuuuper yuppie/millennial-filled area).

    I haven't bought their stuff recently, but I have a pair of their yoga capris from almost 5 years ago that are still totally functional (I wear them to exercise in, not as daily attire tho), and I have a sports bra I've also had for years that doesn't have any visible wear and still does an amazing job of preventing painful bounce. I don't think any of the other brands I buy now have ever had pieces last that long for me... which is the irony of being on a budget and spending less on items I wind up replacing more often. Oh well.
  • melmelw03
    melmelw03 Posts: 5,332 Member
    I'm not sure, but I'm pretty sure they weren't made for butts my size! :-)
  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    For the amount they cost they better last FOREVER and make my butt look AMAZING.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Have you tried them on?
  • ohmscheeks
    ohmscheeks Posts: 840 Member
    Oh great, now I want to buy/try them, lol. Never heard of them before...
  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    No that is why I am asking. Are they as magical as everyone keeps saying.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    For my first pair, I received a gift certificate so I paid nothing. I couldn't even fathom walking into the store before that. But they are...pretty special. Not only do they make your butt look amazing (my boyfriend knows when I'm wearing them), they are comfortable as hell. I've never worn a pant that felt as good on my body. I finally caved and bought another pair on my own.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Char231023 wrote: »
    No that is why I am asking. Are they as magical as everyone keeps saying.

    I almost regret ever having tried them.
  • Luke_I_am_your_spotter
    Luke_I_am_your_spotter Posts: 4,179 Member
    I've never thought "what brand are those yoga pants" as I stare...I mean quickly glimpse"...at ladies wearing yoga pants.
  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    For me I guess I would rather lift and workout (while calorie deficient) to make my butt look amazing. That way it can look amazing in all my clothes. Spend the extra money on a massage or some other way to treat myself. But I will admit I am a cheapskate. Even if I had 10 Million dollars I would still shop at the dollar store and look for hidden gems in the clearance racks.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Char231023 wrote: »
    For me I guess I would rather lift and workout (while calorie deficient) to make my butt look amazing. That way it can look amazing in all my clothes. Spend the extra money on a massage or some other way to treat myself. But I will admit I am a cheapskate. Even if I had 10 Million dollars I would still shop at the dollar store and look for hidden gems in the clearance racks.

    I still do all that. Like I said, once you try them on-you get it. Same with designer jeans. Can't go back. No way I'm going to buy their tops or bras though.

    I love the dollar store too! I bought some fake fart noise putty there the other day.
  • ItsMeGee3
    ItsMeGee3 Posts: 13,254 Member
    edited July 2015
    I LOVE my Lulu's. I have two pair. Wish I could afford many more! (and yes, they make your butt look amazing)! Comfort+

    P.S. - If my husband asks, they were $30
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Glynn20 wrote: »
    I LOVE my Lulu's. I have two pair. Wish I could afford many more! (and yes, they make your butt look amazing)! Comfort+

    The comfort is a huge factor! I'll have one of my cheaper pairs on, and when I switch to the lulu's I'm like...ahhhhh. I can breathe.
  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    Glynn20 wrote: »
    I LOVE my Lulu's. I have two pair. Wish I could afford many more! (and yes, they make your butt look amazing)! Comfort+

    P.S. - If my husband asks, they were $30

    That's funny I think my husband would shot me if I spent too much on my workout clothes. Considering he will wear t-shirts until they fall apart to the gym.
  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    Char231023 wrote: »
    For me I guess I would rather lift and workout (while calorie deficient) to make my butt look amazing. That way it can look amazing in all my clothes. Spend the extra money on a massage or some other way to treat myself. But I will admit I am a cheapskate. Even if I had 10 Million dollars I would still shop at the dollar store and look for hidden gems in the clearance racks.

    I still do all that. Like I said, once you try them on-you get it. Same with designer jeans. Can't go back. No way I'm going to buy their tops or bras though.

    I love the dollar store too! I bought some fake fart noise putty there the other day.

    I think you and I would get along great, along with my 5yr old.
  • z304
    z304 Posts: 84 Member
    Char231023 wrote: »
    For the amount they cost they better last FOREVER and make my butt look AMAZING.

    Re: butt look AMAZING. YES. I don't know if it's the material or the cut or where the seams are, but yep there's a huge difference wearing them vs. other brands.
    Comfort too. Seams aren't scratchy or irritating, moisture wicking is awesome. They don't lose their shape (get baggy in knees after awhile, etc) like I've had cheaper brands do.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    I have a pair of lulu yoga pants that I've had at least 10 years. They've lasted through kickboxing and being washed 3 times a week, pregnancy, camping, etc and are still in good condition. I've definitely gotten my money out of them.

    They have some really cute tops too. The one in my profile pic is a built-in bra. I love it. Their customer service is amazing - free hemming, repairs, etc.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Char231023 wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    Char231023 wrote: »
    For me I guess I would rather lift and workout (while calorie deficient) to make my butt look amazing. That way it can look amazing in all my clothes. Spend the extra money on a massage or some other way to treat myself. But I will admit I am a cheapskate. Even if I had 10 Million dollars I would still shop at the dollar store and look for hidden gems in the clearance racks.

    I still do all that. Like I said, once you try them on-you get it. Same with designer jeans. Can't go back. No way I'm going to buy their tops or bras though.

    I love the dollar store too! I bought some fake fart noise putty there the other day.

    I think you and I would get along great, along with my 5yr old.

    Most likely. I'm an early childhood teacher ha.
  • debsdoingthis
    debsdoingthis Posts: 454 Member
    Char231023 wrote: »
    For me I guess I would rather lift and workout (while calorie deficient) to make my butt look amazing. That way it can look amazing in all my clothes. Spend the extra money on a massage or some other way to treat myself. But I will admit I am a cheapskate. Even if I had 10 Million dollars I would still shop at the dollar store and look for hidden gems in the clearance racks.
    High Five!
  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    debsdoingthis wrote: »
    Char231023 wrote: »
    For me I guess I would rather lift and workout (while calorie deficient) to make my butt look amazing. That way it can look amazing in all my clothes. Spend the extra money on a massage or some other way to treat myself. But I will admit I am a cheapskate. Even if I had 10 Million dollars I would still shop at the dollar store and look for hidden gems in the clearance racks.
    High Five!

    Wahoo! Here is to being cheap!
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    I like my lu-lu's but that being said I am finding there are more and more cheaper brands that are doing the same job.
    Anyone try Kate Hudsons new fabletic's? I havent but was wanting to
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    bizgirl26 wrote: »
    I like my lu-lu's but that being said I am finding there are more and more cheaper brands that are doing the same job.
    Anyone try Kate Hudsons new fabletic's? I havent but was wanting to

    I was wondering what the deal was with that...you have to pay a membership fee or something?
  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    I was wondering what the deal was with that...you have to pay a membership fee or something?[/quote]

    I think it does only if you want to join their VIP membership (exclusive deals and what not)
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    edited July 2015
    Char231023 wrote: »
    I was wondering what the deal was with that...you have to pay a membership fee or something?

    I think it does only if you want to join their VIP membership (exclusive deals and what not) [/quote]


    I've heard some stories about getting involved with the program and not being able to get out.

    It all comes down to priorities I suppose. I will spend more money on shoes, bags and workout clothes because quality is important to me and I've noticed a difference. Other items, not so much.

    edited for quote fail.
  • bakerkate221
    bakerkate221 Posts: 52 Member
    I haven't bought a pair yet, but they're on my wish list for when I lose more weight. Right now I fit into their largest size of the stretchier pants. And they actually look good on me. Also, I love the idea of free hemming. I'm 5'4", which apparently is often too short for regular but too tall for petite.

    They also have some really cute tank tops. I'm a sucker for fancy, strappy-backed tanks.
  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    bakerkate221 wrote: »
    I haven't bought a pair yet, but they're on my wish list for when I lose more weight. Right now I fit into their largest size of the stretchier pants. And they actually look good on me. Also, I love the idea of free hemming. I'm 5'4", which apparently is often too short for regular but too tall for petite.

    They also have some really cute tank tops. I'm a sucker for fancy, strappy-backed tanks.

    I have notice that other fitness clothing companies have the cute strappy-back tanks now too and they cost half as much. That is also full price at athletic stores. If you go to a shop like Burlington Coat Factory you can get them for even cheaper.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    bakerkate221 wrote: »
    I haven't bought a pair yet, but they're on my wish list for when I lose more weight. Right now I fit into their largest size of the stretchier pants. And they actually look good on me. Also, I love the idea of free hemming. I'm 5'4", which apparently is often too short for regular but too tall for petite.

    They also have some really cute tank tops. I'm a sucker for fancy, strappy-backed tanks.

    I'm 5'4" as well. I have their 7/8 length pants which show just a little ankle. Not too long, not too short (I don't like spending money on the cropped leggings, not my style).
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    I have one Lululemon tank because I forgot my shirt one day on the way to the gym. I went to Century 21, but they were almost as expensive without the styling. For the most part though, I don't like their colors and tend to stick with Athleta instead.
  • GibsonSG_67
    GibsonSG_67 Posts: 1,406 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    For my first pair, I received a gift certificate so I paid nothing. I couldn't even fathom walking into the store before that. But they are...pretty special. Not only do they make your butt look amazing (my boyfriend knows when I'm wearing them), they are comfortable as hell. I've never worn a pant that felt as good on my body. I finally caved and bought another pair on my own.

    With all do respect, judging from the shape you're in, I don't think your butt could look anything...but amazing
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