In this post, I'll show a direct side-by-side comparison of lululemon's groove super-high-rise flared pants versus Athleta's elation flare pants. I'll also highlight the key differences between them. If you prefer, I wrote fully detailed review of each previously: you can read about the groove pants here and the elation flares here. This post is more abbreviated and focuses on the differences ...
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Athleta Ultimate Stash Tight II Review
As a distance runner, tights that really feel good and go the distance are harder to find than they should be. As I've worn through some of my older pairs, I've especially been looking for running tights with good pocket options. When I tried Athleta's original ultimate stash tight, I was not impressed at all. The pockets were very awkward and it didn't fit me well. I was bummed because most of ...
Athleta Elation Petite Flare Pants Review
Well, Athleta's gone and done it: they've created my perfect high-rise flare pants. The elation flares ended up being the perfect petite flare option for me that both look and feel great. A couple weeks ago, I reviewed lululemon's super-high rise groove pants, but Athleta's take ended up being the clear winner. Here's my overall review of the elation flares as well as some petite-specific ...
Athleta Transcend Tight + VitaFree Fabric Review
Athleta recently launched a new fabric innovation, the VitaFree fabric, along with a new style of tights to go with them. The transcend tights are designed to be a barely-there, ultra-light, ultra-simple pair of leggings. It's pretty clear that this new style is intended to be a more direct counterpart to lululemon's align tights. I ordered a pair to see how they hold up to the competition. The ...
Athleta Santorini Thera Dress Review
There are few silhouettes I love more than a fit-and-flare dress. Combine that with Athleta's knack for comfortable and versatile leisure wear, and the santorini thera dress is a big winner. I scooped this one up in a rich shade of plum. Right now, there are limited colors and sizes of this dress available on Athleta's site, but you can find lots of colors and sizes at good prices ...
Athleta Rainier Cold Weather Run Tight Review
Up here in the mountains of northern Arizona, winter frequently has me running and hiking outdoors in temperatures near or below freezing. Every year, I go on my perennial hunt for excellent cold weather gear. That brought me to Athleta's Rainier tight. I actually purchased this pair last winter, so I've worn and tested these for an entire winter season. They've very much proved their worth, ...
