Ivy Park is here!
Beyonce and the designers didn’t take a typical feminine approach with this fitness fashion collection. Instead, it’s an unapologetically strong look. Instead of girly neons and florals, you get blocked text, angular patterns, and lots of neutrals. Ivy Park definitely occupies its own clear aesthetic in the fitness fashion space.
For the most part, prices are pretty palatable compared to other high-end activewear labels. For example, in the bottoms category, crops go as low as $52, while a pair of reflective tights top out at $165. One of the things I was happiest to see is that Ivy Park carries sizes all the way from XXS to XL in most styles. A full six sizes is pretty rare with new labels.
Here in the US, Ivy Park is available at Nordstrom and Topshop. Note Topshop ships from the UK and the prices are a tad higher versus Nordstrom. Stockists outside the US are listed on the Ivy Park website.
The tights are divided into 3 fits: I for low rise, V for mid rise, and Y for high rise. Between that, the varied lengths, and the size range, you’ve got great odds of getting a fit that suits your body type and personal preference. Also important: with the exception of the seamless fabrications, leggings have built-in brief liners for opacity.
I’m a little bit obsessed with cobalt, so I love that it (along with a couple of other shades of blue) provides the main source of color in the collection. That said, the overwhelming majority of the collection is neutral. These short shorts are pretty cute.
There are also just a couple items in this shade of coral. I’m curious about these shorts, but they look like they’re cut pretty big through the hips and leg.
One of the only prints is this geometric pattern appropriately named “linear”. A few pieces, like the leggings above, feature a pretty cool-looking reflective version of the print.
The designers played with a broader range of shapes compared to most activewear lines. You’ll see everything from voluminous or even androgynous silhouettes…
…to bodysuits like this one that play up the female figure. Likewise, there’s a broad range of fabrics, from figure-hugging seamless to structured neoprene to cotton sweats.
The tops and bras don’t standout to me as much as the other pieces in the lineup. That said, this reflective bra is pretty awesome. There’s also a non-reflective version that’s almost half the price ($52 versus $100).
The tops and other layers mostly fall into the three categories above: fitted technical pieces, jersey-inspired looks, or sweats.
On the other hand, this backless, sleeveless hoodie is pretty unique.
Overall, I get the feeling Ivy Park will be a love or hate kind of thing. It’s definitely not the sort of look the luxury activewear space has gotten used to seeing, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. You can peruse the whole Ivy Park collection to see for yourself at Nordstrom or Topshop. Just in the time I spent writing this post, sizes were already disappearing here and there–looks like this collection will be going quick!
Did any of you nab some Ivy Park gear? I decided to try out the low rise 3/4 leggings in cobalt and the reflective bra before they disappeared.
LOVE this style! For my workout gear, I don’t really like feminine pieces. I like to feel like a badass so I gravitate towards this style. I’ll have to check it out if it comes back in stock :) Can’t wait to see your reviews!
Same here! Not liking florals at all. This stuff looks cool
Badass is definitely exactly the word! I’ll report back. :)
The full length black tights with the linear print (embossed?) is pretty cool! Still deciding how I feel about the overall look of the collection, though…
Same. Ordering was a kind of “buy now, think later” kind of thing, haha. Although I don’t think I’d buy up the whole collection, I think there are pieces here and there that can mix in well and add some interest to my existing selection.
I generally like the collection too! I’m a big fan of exposed elastic waistbands but the only tights that have it are the low-rise! boohoo.
The mid-rise have the exposed waistband, too, if you roll them down. Which, granted, effectively makes them low rise, but…
I’m so glad I was able to get my hands on quite a few items since I had to be up early for a flight! Net a porter also carries the line (though only select pieces and they’re close to sold out now it seems). I got the black logo leggings ($40), the honeycomb mesh bomber jacket ($80), the seamless strappy bra, the white mesh tank, and various muscle tanks (the fit looks good and I’ve recently been into muscle tanks, plus they’re only $25 each!). Hopefully everything arrives soon!!
Nice haul!! :) I was glad I was able to stay up, too! I knew it’d sell out fast, but it was still faster than I expected!
Thanks for the debrief on what’s available! Definitely not my style, but I’m always happy to see new brands giving more options to women.
Definitely! A wide range of different looks and feels is always a good thing in my book.
I got the low rise crops in cobalt in store at Nordstrom today – there’s some weirdness with the fabric around the liner, but I decided I loved them anyway. Can’t wait to see what you think! I also ordered the white muscle tank, the reflective shorts, the printed crossback bra (non-reflective version), and the black longline mesh tank from Topshop (these items were all picked over in my size in store). I’ve been moving towards an edgier aesthetic so I’m really hoping these items work out!
Hmm, thanks for the input! Fingers crossed you like the others too. :)
I was eager to check this collection, as I’m not a girly-girl, and I hate prints, florals and bright colors. I like the bold athletic look; Olympia, Outdoor Voices etc. That being said, I wasn’t overly impressed during my visit to my local Nordstrom. It’s definitely athleisure with an emphasis on leisure. The logo sports bras would be fine for lo-impact yoga or barre, but definitely not for running. The aforementioned Muscle Tank via the fellow commenter is cute and soft – and a great value at under $30.00. The leggings seemed decent, not Lulu quality, but better than Target quality, and the price reflects the same… Overall, I think it fills a void and skews young (hence: Topshop) both aesthetically and price wise (which isn’t a bad thing) – and will probably be moderately successful based on checking those two boxes alone (and a backing from Queen Bey doesn’t hurt either)…
Your comment is very insightful and on point, as usual!! I think you’re right that it fills a worthwhile niche. Some people drew the comparison to VS Pink, which definitely fits into a similar price point and also skews young. However, Ivy Park is clearly pretty different since it’s much, much less cutesy feminine. Both pieces I ordered are technical, so it’ll be interesting to see how they feel, given your comment.