My love affair began with Lululemon when I was a Shape Singapore fitness writer in 2013. My job at Shape involved trying out new and innovative workout gear.
The first Lululemon apparel I wore was a tank top with a built-in bra and a pair of pants — both were loaned to me for a work-related barre class trial. The top featured a feminine U neckline and subtle ruched details. It was both sporty and girly. The top was a relaxed, yet structured fit that stayed well around my waist and didn’t stick to my skin. The pants were extremely soft and comfortable, as I recall.
Since that day, I knew Lululemon was on to something (sheer pants fiasco aside) because I’d not experienced that level of thoughtfulness in design, as well as softness and stretchiness in workout tights before. I was eager to find out if there was more to that activewear magic I’d experienced.
Fortunately, being a fitness writer exposed me to plenty of activewear brands, and gave me opportunities to rub shoulders with different types of Lululemon consumers: athletes, fitness trainers, yoga instructors, yoga practitioners… Through those interactions, my interest in Lululemon grew, and I was inspired to purchase and try different Lululemon products to build up my knowledge base. Of course, I can’t deny that this was also a reason to cave in to my shopping temptations.
My investment in Lululemon
Over the years, I’ve invested a few thousand dollars in Lululemon apparel and accessories: bras, tops, pants, shorts, underwear, sweater wraps, yoga towel… Most were for myself while the rest were bought as gifts. Besides my purchases, I’ve also received Lululemon items as part of media drops, and gifts from friends and family who know about my love for the brand. So yes, I’d say I’ve tried a fair share of Lululemon clothes on various occasions — from workouts to casual wear — to form firm opinions about them.
Full disclosure: I’m not a Lululemon ambassador, and was not paid to write this. Truthfully, not all items are worth the price. Here are my top Lululemon recommendations for women — the ones that I’d gladly buy again, for myself or as gifts for my friends and family.
My top Lululemon recommendations
Source: Her World
