Athleta Attempt-On: The Hits + Misses You Have to Know About
I really feel like few retailers get it spot-on when designing for the busy mama, skilled, boss woman, on-the-go human, however Athleta does.
I by no means fail to discover a actually nice pair of black pants there to get me via, properly, years of wear and tear to quite a lot of occasions and locations.
And the sporty tops and jackets? Forgetaboutit. Additionally phenomenal. I usually depend on Athleta clothes for weekends away too (they’re good for journey). And thanks, Athleta, for providing a few of the most in depth sizing — a lot of this stuff I attempted are available in plus, petite and tall sizes (I’ve indicated these particulars under!).
If you happen to wanna simply get proper to the products, listed below are the items I ordered up from Athleta to check out this time. There are some nice coloration choices + fabulous summery items proper now! Like I discussed, I sometimes discover some workhorse pants, tanks or jackets there for many seasons, and this time was no totally different!
Reminder on my sizing information…I’m 45, 34DD, 5’4″ tall, with a straighter/shorter torso and booty. Usually a 28 in denims, and I desire a mid-rise.
Need To Leap Forward? Black Pants | Parachute Pants | The Tops | The Jackets | The Exercise Units
1. The Put on-In every single place Black Pants
Athleta is one in every of my go-to retailers for cozy, versatile black pants. They’re sometimes good sufficient to put on to the workplace however cozy sufficient that you simply need to put on them on the weekends. Athleta has one of these pants found out, mates.
1a. Athleta Brooklyn Heights Pants
Sizes: 0-26, 0-16 Tall + Petite

high (M) | pants (6P) | sandals (comparable) | bag (comparable)
First up are the Brooklyn Heights Pants. Wow. I like these items.
They’re so light-weight, but nonetheless have nice trouser particulars that maintain them from trying too informal — seams down the entrance, fake zipper placket, waistband (don’t fear, it’s cozy and elastic!) and again slit pockets.
These can simply go to the workplace however are mild and tech sufficient for a weekend journey.

shirt (S) | pants (6P) | loafers (comparable)

jacket (S) | high (M) | pants (6P) | Nikes (comparable)
1b. Athleta Elation Extensive-Leg Pants
Sizes: XXS-3X, XS-XL Tall + Petite

high (M) | pants (SP) | sneakers (comparable)
The Athleta Elation wide-leg pants are maybe not fairly office-friendly (they’re extra of a thicker legging materials), however I’d enterprise to say everything-else-friendly. They’re SO smooth, however not too skinny and are super-comfy…particularly the good vast waistband.

high (M) | pants (SP) | bag | sneakers
1c. Athleta Delancey Straight-Leg Pants
Sizes: XXS – 3X, Tall + Petite

hoodie (M) | pants (S) | sandals
These black pants arrived later than the opposite items, they usually’re simply OK. Actually, until you need heavier-weight, straight-leg leggings, I’d skip.
I do assume the concept of the again slit pocket and again seams are cool, however they’re not fairly proper by some means, IMO. The rise can be approach too excessive for me. DO go for the Vuori Hoodie I’ve on, although…I reside on this factor.
Sizes: 0-16, Tall + Petite

high (M) | pants (6) | sneakers
Uh, these Athleta Trekkie Parachute Pants get their very own part as a result of they’re wonderful. I by no means know what to anticipate with pull-on pants that appears a bit like a paperbag waist…normally these don’t work for me and my shorter rise. However these by some means match superbly!
The colour, in fact, is super-fun and sporty, and the material is that matte sort of windbreaker cloth that isn’t swishy sounding. They’ve stretch however aren’t as stretchy as all the opposite items I’ve tried. The pocket and waist particulars in addition to the ankle zips are all so good and distinctive. TTS. Measurement up for extra room within the hips/butt.

high (M) | pants (6) | sneakers
3. The On a regular basis Tops
Actually, in addition to the good pant choices, the Athleta tops have been the opposite successful class right here. GAH. I’m preserving two of those for certain! And solely not preserving the third as a result of I already personal one thing very comparable. Let’s get to them!
3a. Athleta Transcend Crop Tee
Sizes: XXS – 3X in black

high (M) | pants (6P)
This Transcend Crop Tee is one in every of my favorites of my complete Athleta try-on. It’s so cute and could possibly be worn each for mild exercises (i.e., Pilates, yoga, barre) and as a super-adorable on a regular basis high.
It’s double layered and extra like a exercise high than a standard tee. I’ll maybe add some sports-bra cup liners to mine, since they will sit between the layers for just a little extra protection. However even with out the liners, I like it!

high (M) | leggings (S)
3b. Athleta Aware Crop Bra D-DD
Sizes: XXS-3X + A-C Cup Model

high (M) | pants (SP) | bag
If I didn’t have already got the Vuori Plyo Tank that I like, I’d have saved this Aware Crop Bra. It’s smooth, supportive, and so cute for understanding or on a regular basis put on. It’s additionally provided in an A- to C-cup model.
3c. Athleta Aurora Seamless One-Shoulder Tank
Sizes: XXS-XL

high (M) | pants (SP)
I LOVE this one-shoulder tank. I’m not sometimes a one-shoulder-top gal — typically, but it surely’s not all the time my first decide — however I can’t wait to put on this when it’s hotter (and maybe even out that tan line haha.)
I’m going to dimension down, although, as a result of the medium was too massive. IF you favor tops with numerous assist, you won’t love this. I’m on the level (aka age 45 and provides zero you-know-whats) about my boobs trying perky and excellent on a regular basis. I felt nice on this. I’ll put on it for on a regular basis outfits versus exercises. I might fear about mishaps if I used to be doing yoga on this, however the smaller dimension could be higher.
4. The Coolest Jackets
Athleta makes a few of the coolest sporty-but-versatile jackets round. They’re truly one in every of my favourite issues to buy at Athleta, whether or not I’m searching for light-weight windbreaker types or extra raincoat, weather-friendly types. There’s all the time an incredible choice to select from.
4a. Athleta Brooklyn Bomber Jacket
Sizes: XXS-XL, Tall + Petite

jacket (S) | pants (6) | high (M)
Athleta’s Brooklyn Bomber Jacket is super-cute and classy. It’s just a little bit extra midweight than summer time weight, however would nonetheless be an incredible choice for carrying in chilly air-conditioned places of work or film theaters. Measurement up if between sizes. The decrease sleeves have been just a little tight on me.
4b. Athleta Arrival Jacket
Sizes: XXS – XL, Tall + Petite

jacket (S) | high (M) | pants (6P)
Typically I zone out a bit throughout these massive try-ons, haha, however don’t let that clean look scare you off…this Athleta Arrival Jacket is so nice.
Whereas the above bomber is so cute, this jacket has extra particulars that basically stood out, and it’s barely lighter weight within the windbreaker-type cloth. LOVE. TTS. Click on via to see it in a purple the place you’ll be able to actually see the cool particulars.
5. The Summery Exercise Units
For me, these exercise units are the outfits to skip.
You may assume I’d have had these farther up in an Athleta submit, however…I wasn’t blown away with these combos. I like a few of the items on their very own, however not collectively. I feel I all the time love the concept of an identical set higher than the top end result.
And this may increasingly shock some, however I don’t like Athleta leggings. I’ve tried. And tried. Past Yoga will all the time be my favourite.
5a. Athleta Aurora Seamless One-Shoulder Tank + Salutation Stash Tights

high (M) | leggings (S)
I feel I’d like this outfit in all black quite than brown. The taupe/brown leggings are just a bit too mild for me (I’m not a fan of lighter-color leggings typically). I do, nevertheless, like the person brown items paired with black within the outfits above.
Why don’t I like Athleta leggings? The material appears SO smooth at first contact, and I need to like them, however they’re too constricting, they roll down on me, and the material is by some means too skinny. I don’t assume the Past Yoga leggings I like are that a lot thicker, however one thing concerning the cloth seems to be and feels higher on.
5b. Athleta Transcend Scoop Longline Bra + Colorblock 7/8 Tights

high (M) | leggings (S)
This Transcend set is super-cute, it’s simply not my coloration, and once more, I’m on the fence about matching units — I maintain returning them. However what drew me in initially right here was the cool colorblocking.
Try the facet picture under. If it got here in one other coloration I could be down? The match is TTS on each items, they usually’re very smooth. I do a lot desire this 7/8 size within the Transcend leggings on my 5’4″ body.

high (M) | leggings (S)
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As is all the time the objective for me, I hope that is useful as you search for wearable, sporty summer time athleisure! Let me know you probably have something you’re loving at Athleta proper now too!
xo,
L
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