Lululemon What to Buy Guide, by Editor, Celebrities, and Shoppers

At the moment, athleisure isn’t just a trend, it’s here to stay.

Sports bras, which double as stylish leggings, zip-up jackets, and tank tops, are now a wardrobe staple for the gym, running errands, and many other daily activities. The market is full of brands selling beautiful silhouettes made from comfortable, stretchy fabrics, but one brand has continued to stand out since its founding in 1998.

A celebrity purveyor, Lululemon is loved by shoppers for its ultra-soft fabrics and stylish designs. But that quality comes at a price. I wouldn’t be surprised if you too have sat in front of your computer screen and wondered: Which Lululemon products are actually worth paying for?

I did extensive research to find celebrity favorites, polled my shopping team, and even tested leggings in the PEOPLE Tested lab. Below is a super comprehensive and serious list of the absolute best Lululemon pants, tops, jackets, and accessories to buy right now.

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If you’ve heard of Lululemon, it’s probably because of their leggings. The brand’s yoga pants come in a variety of styles, and new cuts and colors are introduced frequently.

We decided to personally test the most popular Lululemon leggings. did not do it Take it easy on them. The top score goes to the Align High-Rise Pant with Pockets. These leggings are made with Lululemon’s exclusive soft and stretchy Nulu fabric, which keeps you completely secure and won’t sag during your workout. (There’s also a super cute ribbed version!).

For high-intensity activities like HIIT workouts, I love the Wunder Train High-Rise Tight, which has compression and hugs you in all the right places.

lululemon best accessories

Shoes, bags, hats, Lululemon is more than just clothes. The versatile Everyday Belt that Camila Cabello once wore while strolling around New York City is one of the brand’s most popular products. The hands-free bag is the perfect size to hold your phone, wallet, keys, and your favorite lip gloss.

Another useful bag from Lululemon is the All Night Festival Bag. When we tested the crossbody bag, we praised the convenient pockets and water-repellent nylon fabric, which makes it perfect for travel.

When Kate Middleton visited Maidenhead Rugby Club last summer, she wore ChargeFeel Low Workout Shoes while taking part in a netball rugby match. The updated version of the sneaker comes in bright, fresh colors that are on-trend.

best tops from lululemon

Lululemon makes athletic tops suitable for all levels of activity. PEOPLE Shopping Writer Alyssa Brascia is a fan of the Align Tank Top’s sweat-wicking and breathable material. A V-neck tank top made of soft, lightly compressed null fabric that gently hugs your body. She’s good for light activities like yoga, pilates, sexy girl walks, and is so buttery soft that she never wants to take it off.

For more intense workouts, the fitted License to Train Tank Top is a shopper favorite for its flattering side shirring detail and stretchy, sweat-wicking fabric. The top doesn’t have a built-in bra, so the sports bra you wear with it will determine the level of support.

Shoppers say that during the most intense workouts, the Envital Bra is extremely comfortable and extremely supportive. The V-neck bra has a cute cross-back detail that mirrors the shape of a racerback top.

best lululemon bottoms

Lululemon may be known for its leggings, but some of the PEOPLE shopping team’s favorite items are the brand’s Hotty Hot High-Rise shorts, which editor Erica Rials wears while running. Other bottoms. The shorts have a 4″ inseam and a 2.5″ inseam with a snug scrunch waist for a snug fit when training for a race.

Tennis skirts are all the rage, and Lululemon has created an adorable skirt that can be worn on both the pickleball court and everyday wear. The Varsity High Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt has built-in shorts with sneaky side pockets, and the pleat detail adds a preppy vibe. Available in 7 cute colors including the classic tennis white.

vest jackets and outerwear

Nicole Kidman wore the Define jacket, a favorite among editors and clients, while out for a walk with her friend Reese Witherspoon last year. The jacket is cut to flatter the waist, holding in the midsection and flaring towards the hips. The thick fabric smooths your body like a good shapewear.

If you need a warmer coat, the Wunder Puff Jacket is for you. The snug puffer coat looks classy and very plush, and the outer material is super soft to the touch. It’s not a cropped jacket because it hits the upper hip length, and it also has a snap-on hood and fuzzy fleece-lined pockets.

How we choose

To create our comprehensive guide to the best Lululemon leggings, bags, tops, jackets, and bottoms, we conducted extensive online research, consulted our experienced shopping editors and lab tests, and researched the best Lululemon leggings, bags, tops, jackets, and bottoms. We looked at the most worn Lululemon items.

During testing, we wore 23 different Lululemon pants during every type of exercise imaginable, including running, high-intensity workouts, yoga, Pilates, and, of course, walking. I tested the pants for sweat wicking by dousing them with water and washing them according to the instructions to test their durability.

take our word for it

Cai Cramer is a staff shopping writer at PEOPLE.com, where she covers the best and hottest new products in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and more. To inform this article, Cai thoroughly researched her shopper reviews on Lululemon.com and considered the fabric, fit, and durability of every product she wrote about. Cai also referenced detailed insights from her PEOPLE Tested lab, where a team of testers tried out 23 pairs of Lululemon leggings and reported on their performance. Additionally, Kai consulted PEOPLE’s shopping team about their favorite Lululemon products and she asked celebrities to find out what Lululemon gear they’re wearing.