Throughout the course of Lululemon’s 25-year athleisure reign, the Canadian-born brand has garnered an impassioned fanbase that few can hold a candle to. The brand has a subreddit with more than 340k users, 4.7 million followers on Instagram, and 8.9 million likes on TikTok, along with over 8.8 billion views on the tag #lululemon. Whatever’s in its secret sauce, the internet has a hankering for it. No matter where your habit falls on the fan spectrum — from Lulu-curious noob to veteran Lulu-lover with a colour-coded Align collection — you might want to know what the most essential, top-rated, and bestselling styles are.
We dug deep for customer feedback, paging through reviews on lululemon.co.uk and elsewhere in the virtual ether to suss out the cream of the Lululemon crop. We also consulted the exhaustive back catalogue at Lulu Fanatics (a must-visit for anyone looking to stoke their obsession with the brand). Ahead, find Lululemon’s best-loved styles, from leggings, workout tanks and sports bras to loungewear, training hats and gym bags — and be sure to let us know in the comments below if there are any must-haves we missed.
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Lululemon Rain Rebel Jacket, £198, £129
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24)
Don’t let the rain slow down your workouts or walks. This sleek jacket is designed for commuting, so you know you’ll stay dry on the way to the gym or office. It falls mid-thigh and has a hood you can cinch to shield you from stray droplets, as well as a back vent for breathability.
In addition, the soft, sweat-wicking liner will also keep you dry if you decide to make a run for it in the rain. Also, just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice fashion. A slide-and-lock toggle adjusts at the waist for a cinched silhouette.
Lululemon Rain Rebel Jacket, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Chargefeel Low Women’s Workout Shoes, £128 £79
Size Range: US 5 – 12 (UK 3.5 – 10.5)
One of the essential aspects of a great run is a pair of shoes that flows with your every move. Lululemon’s Chargefeel Low shoe does that and more. The dual-density midsole offers the bounce needed for running but is agile for heavy training, with the midfoot frame providing comfort. Meanwhile, the outsole delivers support and flexibility. You can also test drive them — Lululemon offers a 30-day trial for all of its workout shoes, and you can return them for a full refund if unsatisfied.
“Ok, this was my first pair of Lululemon shoes, and let me tell you, this sneaker is so comfortable. I wear them to CrossFit and for general walking. These are well made, supportive, and perfectly cushioned,” shared one customer online. “I get so many compliments whenever I wear these shoes too. My mum loved them so much I even ordered her a pair!”
Lululemon Chargefeel Low Women’s Workout Shoes, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Align Tank, £58
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 -24)
Another staple crafted from the brand’s signature Nulu fabric, this fitted, cropped tank offers light support and a super-snug fit for low-impact movement. Numerous members of Lululemon’s online communities cop to owning this top in numerous — and we mean numerous — colours.
Lululemon Align Tank, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Days Shade Ball Cap, £35
Size Ranges: One size
Work out in the heat with ease with a sweat-wicking baseball cap. It’s quick drying and has an adjustable back closure, so it’ll stay put while you jump, run, or squat.
Lululemon Days Shade Ball Cap, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Classic-Fit Cotton-Blend T-Shirt, £48
Size Range: 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24)
Treat yourself to a soft, stretchy cotton T-shirt from Lululemon. You’ll wonder where this everyday staple has been all your life.
“I love this shirt! I wear it casually and for workouts. I find it the perfect length for a crop and love the fit,” writes one fan online “I actually own it in a size 8 and 10 and like how both sizes fit me. However, I might prefer the size 8 slightly more for the shoulder width. This crop style pairs well with my scuba hoodie. I seriously want every colour!”
Lululemon Classic-Fit Cotton-Blend T-Shirt, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Tight, £88
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24), available lengths: 25”, 28” and 31”
A quick-rising star in the Lulu-verse, these soft and sweat-wicking leggings are ideal for heavy-duty workouts (or not). Reviewers describe wearing them for everything from CrossFit to simply crossing the street, and longtime Luluemon fans love the combination of a buttery feel and durable fabrication.
“I used to be an Align stan. I know you’re not supposed to work out in them, but they are just so good, or so I thought,” reports a customer online. “I don’t even reach for my Aligns anymore unless all my Wunder Trains are in the wash. They dry so fast, like crazy fast. The most important part is that they are soft and don’t pill. I’ll take one of every colour, please.”
Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Tight, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Define Jacket Luon, £98
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24)
This snug topper gets a lot of cred for adding polish to sweaty post-workout getups, thanks to its fitted, full-coverage silhouette. Made from the brand’s Luon fabric, it has a familiar softness and supportive stretch that makes it a perfect transitional layer. We reviewed it here, where our R29 writer fell in love with its super-soft, snug feel.
Lululemon Define Jacket Luon, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Softstreme High-Rise Pant, £118
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24)
You might already have a pair of Lululemon leggings, but how about ultra-soft lounge pants? The brand created a laidback straight-legged pair out of their Softstreme fabric, which has a peach-fuzz soft texture and four-way stretch. Don’t be surprised if you add it to your rotation of comfy travel pants, errand bottoms or WFH loungewear.
“These pants are so soft and feel so luxe on your skin,” said one happy customer online. “I originally wanted to get the colour bone, but it was sold out. However, I’m glad I got the chambray because the colour is so beautiful. I’m planning to wear these around the house or to go out in for quick errands or grocery runs.”
Lululemon Softstreme High-Rise Pant, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon City Adventurer Backpack Micro 3L, £68
Size Ranges: One size
Like all Lululemon bags, once this went viral, it’s often hard to get your hands on the exact shade you want. Hurry now, as this cute micro-sized backpack will likely sell out again. More than just a chic accessory, it converts from a backpack to a crossbody, so you get the best of both worlds.
“I was actually shocked with how much fit into this bag. I went to a day festival and took this bag with me to carry all my stuff and was shocked that two water bottles, two mini sandwiches, my wallet, phone, keys, lip balm, mini tube of sunscreen and pack of gum fit in it,” shared one fan online. “It was definitely full, but wasn’t overly stuffed. Plus, I loved that it can convert from a backpack to a cross-body bag too.”
Lululemon City Adventurer Backpack Micro 3L, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Like A Cloud Bra Light Support, B/C Cup, £48
Size Range: US 2 – 14 (UK 0 – 20)
Get ready to work out in the airiest sports bra you’ve ever owned. Designed for low-impact activities like yoga, it’s made from marshmallowy-soft foam cups and supple fabric to keep you comfy throughout your workout and beyond.
“This is so comfy I wore it to bed the night I got it. I would recommend the sports bra for yoga and casual wear or anything low impact. I love the material, it’s super soft,” says one fan online.
Lululemon Like A Cloud Bra Light Support, B/C Cup, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Women’s Cinchable Wide Brim Bucket Hat, £48
Size Range: S/M – M/L
Come rain or shine, a wide-brim bucket hat is a great accessory to have on hand for all occasions. Not only is it water repellent and UV protective, it’s also a fuss-free hat to throw in your bag when you’re on the go. After digging through customer comments online, we’ve found some people claiming it does run small — luckily there are two size options to choose from.
Lululemon Women’s Cinchable Wide Brim Bucket Hat, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Ebb To Street Tank, £58
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24)
A minimally supportive shelf-bra tank for low-impact activity, this easy-wearing top is a round-the-clock wardrobe staple for many longtime fans.
“I saw this tank on a Lululemon haul YouTube video. This is never something I would normally buy if I saw it online, but after seeing it on the girl on YouTube and then reading the reviews, I decided to give it a try. Let’s just say I’ll be buying more,” writes one fan online. “My boobs actually fit in the shelf bra (I’m a large C/small D cup), and the material has a great amount of stretch and feels so good. This will be a great summer staple. I see myself getting a lot of use out of this tank,” writes another customer.
Lululemon Ebb To Street Tank, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Track That High-Rise Lined Short 5″, £48
Size Range: 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24)
If you’re looking for a low-frills, full-coverage running short, this classic pair might just be the ticket. With a hidden stash pocket and a liner for modesty, these breezy shorts offer coverage and breathability.
“I’ve bought these shorts in five different colours. I truly love them so much. I’m 130 lbs, 5’7”, and I ordered a size 12. I’m typically a 8-10 in bottoms, but I prefer these shorts with the room rather than super tight,” writes one Track That Short customer online. “I highly, highly recommend if you prefer full coverage with the longer inseam. I wear them for HIIT, running, lounging, all the things. It’s super comfortable.”
Lululemon Track That High-Rise Lined Short 5″, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Swiftly Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt 2.0, £58
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24)
This seamless fitted tee is beloved by legions of Lululemon super fans, both for its slim-fit silhouette and seemingly magical sweat-wicking and odour-reducing properties.
“I love the new update to this already fabulous top. I wear these every day now. I don’t know exactly how you did it, but with your ‘2.0’ addition to the title (yes, I know this means they updated the shirt!), you all made these tops just a tad thicker, and a billion times softer,” raves one online fan. “I literally want to put this shirt on so badly all the time that I think about it when I am wearing anything else.” They loved it so much that they reportedly already have 20 pieces of the new version in their workout wardrobe.
Lululemon Swiftly Tech Short-Sleeve 2.0, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Dance Studio Mid-Rise Jogger Full Length, £98
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24)
Since that WFH life catapulted joggers into sartorial stardom, we’ve been on the hunt for the best pair around. According to shoppers, this lightweight pair offers all the comfort of a sweatsuit with a bit more polish. Ideal for working out, moving around, dancing, or even just everyday wear, this is one versatile wardrobe staple that’s worth the price tag.
Lululemon Dance Studio Mid-Rise Jogger Full Length, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant, £88
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24); available lengths: 25”, 28”, and 31”
The Align is not an ordinary legging — this might be Lululemon’s most popular bottom. One commenter on our site called these leggings “the best piece of clothing [she owns] — they are made of magic and worth the exorbitant cost.” It seems that the brand broke the mould when it introduced Nulu, the proprietary, “buttery-soft” and feather-light nylon blend that these tights are made from. (It is well-known among Lu-colytes that heavy-duty use does cause pilling over time, so they’re recommended for lounging and low-impact workouts. With the right care, however, they will last — our commenter has “a three-year old pair that’s still in pretty good shape.”) We too reviewed the Align and fell in love.
Lululemon Align™ High-Rise Pant 25″, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie, £108
Size Range: XS – XXL
This slouchy, soft and substantial post-workout layer is a relative newcomer in the Lulusphere, but quickly became a fan favourite thanks to its just-so boxy fit and in-between weight — “warm, but not hot,” in the words of numerous fans.
“It’s the perfect hoodie. The whole world is obsessed with this hoodie because the colours are always out of stock. I finally copped a black one in my size and am HOOKED,” says a reviewer. “I check every day for the grey to come back in stock. Lulugods, please make this happen so I can be comfy and cosy in more colours. Also, I am usually an S/M, but since that’s not an option, I chose M/L, and it’s perfect. It’s oversized but cute. I wouldn’t have liked it as much if I got XS/S,” notes one reviewer. Luckily, you can snag the grey and black right now.
Lululemon Scuba Oversized 1/2 Zip Hoodie, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Pace Rival Mid-Rise Skirt Long, £58
Size Range: US 0 – 20 (UK 4 – 24)
Designed for tennis or running, this lightweight skirt has a four-way stretch, so it’s only comfort from here on out. It also has sweat-wicking and quick-drying properties with its Luxtreme fabric liner and Lycra fibre. Did we mention that it comes with pockets too?
“I absolutely love this skirt. It’s so cute and flattering. I personally think the 12-inch length is the most flattering. I am 5’2”, about 115 pounds, and I purchased the size 8, and it fits perfectly,” writes one customer online. “I wear this skirt for any occasion, it can be dressed up or down, and I love its versatility.”
Lululemon Pace Rival Mid-Rise Skirt Long, $, available at Lululemon
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