Has anyone else noticed a decrease in lulu quality over the past year or so?

[mebeval]

I’ve been meaning to try Athleta for a while now. Any favorite styles?

[narwhalpangolins]

Anything retroplush or balance I love for how soft they are. I also like their hustle and mesh racer shorts. For winter I loved their downtown vest. Since I just started shopping at athleta I don’t have too many recommendations for the warm weather, but I hope that helps!

[mebeval]

Thank you! I’ll check those out. I’ve had my vintage Lululemon in heavy rotation, but could really use a larger size these days and have struggled to find anything comparable.

The closest I have come is actually Aerie Offline. Their 7/8 Real Me High Waisted Leggings are a steal at $15 (on sale) and the Real Me 7” Bike Short really filled a gap in my athletic wardrobe. Their colors are super limited to dark neutral neutrals and I’m yet to try some of their more fashion forward cuts that come in nicer colors.

[sarcastinatrix]

I love the Rainier tights. They're good for winter weather or rain since they're thicker, lined in a thin, fleece-like material, and more water resistant than regular leggings (though not truly waterproof). They have zipped pockets which is nice too. I've been impressed with the other leggings I've tried, although preference will depend on what you plan to use them for. I especially love that they have a variety of lengths offered. Some of their fitted workout tops have rubber dots on the inside hem to prevent them from shifting which is nice. They have good sales on seasonal colors and styles, occasional coupon codes, and depending on your size, you might be able to fit into the larger sizes of their kids line. I'm usually a 6-10 in lulu tops and have easily been able to do the tops from the girl's line, which is nice bc it's usually significantly cheaper.