# Lululemon: what people say on TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, X

Read 707 posts and comments on 2026-11-14; 446 were about Lululemon. Full report with links: https://sociallisteningai.com/samples/brand-lululemon/

Lululemon's biggest strength is a deeply loyal base that loves how the leggings fit, flatter, and last for years, with Align styles and try-on hauls drawing steady enthusiasm. The loudest problem is price: shoppers repeatedly call $90-128 leggings outrageous, and many say quality has slipped, with pilling, thin or see-through fabric, and inconsistent returns. Customer service and in-store experiences have soured for some, and sizing confusion (especially inseams for shorter shoppers) keeps coming up. A recurring surprise is how often cheaper rivals like Costco, Aerie, Athleta, and Abercrombie are named as equal or better, and how much demand there is for discontinued wide-leg Aligns to return.

**How it feels** (446 on-topic): 45% positive, 23% negative, 7% mixed, 25% neutral.
- X: 123 (46% positive, 8% negative)
- TikTok: 91 (68% positive, 5% negative)
- YouTube: 151 (40% positive, 38% negative)
- Reddit: 81 (25% positive, 35% negative)

Not included this time: Instagram (the source did not answer).

## What people like

- **Leggings are loved for fit, flattery, and making the booty look great** (28 mentions)
  - "Amen... praise to the booty! 🙏🏻🍑🫶🏻" X https://x.com/AggzNBakin/status/2106056309376499742
  - "Amen indeed 🙏🏽" X https://x.com/RonaldC48418610/status/2106067353708495276
- **Try-on hauls and outfits draw strong compliments on colors and styling** (21 mentions)
  - "Bootyyyy" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbyjanero/video/7707284843943464222
  - "I'm selfish 🩵🔥 [Photo]" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alliemarootd/video/7704750866280025374
- **Align leggings are comfortable and flattering, including during pregnancy and cold weather** (12 mentions)
  - "I was hating on my aligns last year but now I’m 30 weeks pregnant and I’m obsessed with them again" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718
  - "It’s time to buy a few more😁" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718
- **Align wide-leg and Groove styles are fan favorites people want back** (9 mentions)
  - "Bring them back!!" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1qi4w50/align_wide_legs_walked_so_groove_wide_legs_could/o0oxsq9/
  - "Looooove these on you" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1qi4w50/align_wide_legs_walked_so_groove_wide_legs_could/o0oq5ic/
- **Leggings last 8-10+ years and still look new, making them worth the price** (4 mentions)
  - "I stopped buying lululemon bc oncd i had enough outfits.. the clothes never went bad. Ive been wearing them for 4-6 years now and have hardly had to retire anything." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgxFxeIZHO5XNHn1su94AaABAg
  - "It all depends what you're doing. I don't wear anything special for yoga or weight training. But running is my main sport and I've found that for running gear I get what I pay for for. I would love it if the bargain stuf…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1wnkw6b/i_have_never_bought_any_gym_clothes_before/
- **Old pieces are extremely durable and hold their shape through years of washing** (3 mentions)
  - "I think it’s because the brand has been around since 1998 and they purposely issue new styles frequently, and ppl in the industry just constantly buy new items. The thing is, the old stuff REALLY holds up so ppl have 25 …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/poshmark/comments/1xvjill/lululemon_on_poshmark/
  - "My lululemon leggings last longer than the Confederacy. And were SUPER loyal during the Covid weight gain crisis." Reddit https://i.redd.it/p19ym3g8520i1.png
- **Thrifted and secondhand Lululemon is a great find** (3 mentions)
  - "Nice! Every thrift store near me prices lululemon bras at like $20-50 and leggings at $40-80. $45 for all of this is fantastic." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1xusvjd
  - "My favorite to thrift!!" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718

## Complaints and problems

- **Quality has declined: thin, flimsy, see-through fabric, pilling, and fast wear** (21 mentions)
  - "There was a post recently about the degradation of their products. Thin flimsy material and poor customer service, I’d give it a search in this subreddit before ordering from em now :/" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/PlusSize/comments/1qs8u3y/in_search_of_leggings_that_dont_fall_down_for_my/o2u6r9v/
  - "In the beginning the products were high quality. They were comfortable, flattering, and long-lasting. They were made in Canada by employees who were paid a decent wage. Them they moved the factories to Asia and exploited…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=Ugzp7xfDs0GsJ9Z_IjZ4AaABAg
- **Prices are outrageous, especially $90-128 for plain leggings** (19 mentions)
  - "Honestly, the brand never appealed to me. Their prices are outrageous." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=Ugzc4HVus64U6IBpZcV4AaABAg
  - "Their prices just got out of hand." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgxJi6_5gQ-Vu7P2ko14AaABAg
- **Customer service and in-store experience have gotten much worse, with inconsistent returns** (9 mentions)
  - "You're so right about the employees. I'm a longtime male lululemon customer. I remember walking in and feeling so welcomed. Everyone so happy. Really loving their job. Now it's like walking into Sears before their bankru…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgwA5z0cQIdq-qZra7h4AaABAg
  - "Might be done with lululemon forever. I had a very unprofessional and unpleasant experience at my Lululemon this week. I’ve been wearing Lululemon for working out in for about 15 years now, I’m part of the sweat collecti…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1x66gle/might_be_done_with_lululemon_forever/
- **Brand lost its specialness, relevance, and core audience chasing growth** (8 mentions)
  - "Just like the entertainment industry. They thought they would make more money by “appealing” to more people but instead they lost the core audience and fell well short of revenue with the “new fans”." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgzQEqIPlej5I6L6-QJ4AaABAg
  - "This is so predictable. A company wants higher sales so opens stores everywhere but over-saturates the market and people turn away. The company loses money, closes stores, makes cheaper products to lower costs and loses …" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCwtIJP_yXo&lc=Ugw5Y78YvfuqVBFYBRl4AaABAg
- **Sizing is off: leggings fall or roll down, and short lengths are still too long** (7 mentions)
  - "the 25’s are a taaaaad too long for me and I’m 5’6 - it’s barely anything but I wear ankle socks so it hides it anyway! I have a handful of 23’s and those are the perfect length, but a little too large at the ankles - ag…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1pms4yd/first_time_buying_lululemon_leggings_and_i_was/nu2nxjc/
  - "I saw someone once say that their pants they advertise as “short” is for gals/guys up to like, 5’4 I think? I don’t think it’s accurate, like i said I just saw it somewhere. I’m like girl, I’m 5’6 and sometimes even the …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1pms4yd/first_time_buying_lululemon_leggings_and_i_was/nu2oyem/
- **Too much synthetic/petrochemical fabric for the price** (6 mentions)
  - "Used to love Lululemon but stopped buying a couple of years ago when I realised how much I was paying to wear plastic" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgyIRWdrJjRWiVRFBsd4AaABAg
  - "One thing you missed is the rejection of synthetic fibers in favor of natural fibers. That was lulolemons entire catalogue. They tried catching some of that with some merino wool mixes for women but it’s still mainly syn…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgxMLUHpV4aKA1cuyV94AaABAg
- **Rivals are gaining ground as Lululemon loses relevance** (3 mentions)
  - "Gone are the days when fashionistas worth their Vogue subscription wore Lululemon leggings for the coffee run, school run or just to run. Hotter rivals are gaining ground https://t.co/PRCT8NhmhG" X https://x.com/TheEconomist/status/2120375987397439650
  - "Gone are the days when fashionistas worth their Vogue subscription wore Lululemon leggings for the coffee run, school run or just to run. Hotter rivals are gaining ground https://t.co/IRvu7FafJb" X https://x.com/TheEconomist/status/2119278808624759211

## Questions people ask

- **New buyers confused about sizing, model choice, and inseam lengths** (11 mentions)
  - "Was this your first time buying any brand leggings ever? I am 5'5 and usually go for 25 inseam or Asia fit (24), sometimes the 7/8 length for leggings." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1pms4yd/first_time_buying_lululemon_leggings_and_i_was/nu2fhjq/
  - "It’s not misleading. You are responsible for buying your correct size and understanding inseams. I’m 5’7 and can’t wear 28 inch length." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1pms4yd/first_time_buying_lululemon_leggings_and_i_was/nu2ki0q/
- **What is the point of the leggings-to-oil ratio?** (8 mentions)
  - "sending this to my man" X https://x.com/_saratonnin/status/2001004352669147256
  - "One for each leg." X https://x.com/ptuomov/status/2000954576984531187
- **Do people wear these leggings year-round or only in cold weather?** (4 mentions)
  - "I wear them all year?" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718
  - "Babyyy I wear them year round [Tears of joy]" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718
- **Is the brand still worth buying given reported quality decline?** (2 mentions)
  - "There was a post recently about the degradation of their products. Thin flimsy material and poor customer service, I’d give it a search in this subreddit before ordering from em now :/" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/PlusSize/comments/1qs8u3y/in_search_of_leggings_that_dont_fall_down_for_my/o2u6r9v/
  - "What Lululemon legging should I get?. I'm not sure if I should get a pair of Lululemon leggings because I don't know the brand that well. I was wondering if anyone could help me. I'm looking for a pair of leggings that w…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1p1q0cc/what_lululemon_legging_should_i_get/
- **What is the difference between Align wide legs and Groove wide legs?** (1 mention)
  - "What’s the difference?" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1qi4w50/align_wide_legs_walked_so_groove_wide_legs_could/o0oxmkp/
- **Is Lululemon an MLM?** (1 mention)
  - "Lularoe (or whatever its called) is an MLM they sell leggings too but no Lululemon is not an MLM its a retail athletic brand." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/mesaaz/comments/1xu33kr/lululemon_second_interview_educator/
- **Do try-on haulers keep or return all the clothes?** (1 mention)
  - "The last 2 pants are the best. But do you really keep all these cloths, or just do what lots of other women do. Buy them, post a video with them, then return them? Isn't this something you do too? After all, how many clo…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFU2aG21iNE&lc=UgxakVObxXPpA0-vxmF4AaABAg

## Buying signals

- **People still buy despite complaints because the leggings are so comfortable** (6 mentions)
  - "Exactly. Pilates only apparently. My dumbass still buys them because they are so comfortable, but far out they are shit, $150 Australian dollars these days too." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1x66gle/might_be_done_with_lululemon_forever/pgszh9n/
  - "I saw it this morning. Might book somewhere nice to show off my new Lululemon leggings…" Reddit https://i.redd.it/s1i9u5uukk0i1.jpeg
- **Some stopped buying due to price and quality decline** (5 mentions)
  - "Used to love Lululemon but stopped buying a couple of years ago when I realised how much I was paying to wear plastic" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgyIRWdrJjRWiVRFBsd4AaABAg
  - "I stopped buying lululemon bc oncd i had enough outfits.. the clothes never went bad. Ive been wearing them for 4-6 years now and have hardly had to retire anything." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgxFxeIZHO5XNHn1su94AaABAg
- **Shoppers buy secondhand or on resale sites like Vinted and eBay to save money** (4 mentions)
  - "For all the flack lululemon gets (much deserved), their Wunder Train leggings are pretty bullet proof. I’ve had mine for years and they’re still looking great. Get them secondhand if you don’t want to directly support th…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/femalefashionadvice/comments/1wshksv/leggings_that_hold_up_over_time/
  - "I just bought a bundle of Lululemon stuff on Vinted for $7. 3 pairs of leggings, 2 bras and a top. It’s so much cheaper to buy there even with the $0.99 shipping on Poshmark now" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/poshmark/comments/1xvjill/lululemon_on_poshmark/
- **Shoppers recommend the We Made Too Much section and clearance to save money** (2 mentions)
  - "Buy lulu through their we made too much section to save money." X https://x.com/LttleGel/status/2001006836196237415
  - "I know!!! I tried on the Grooves and the original Wide Leg Aligns are still the best. The throwback Stills are also better than these new Grooves, too. I hope they bring the WL Aligns back. I am glad I scooped up a bunch…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1qi4w50/align_wide_legs_walked_so_groove_wide_legs_could/o0pnpfi/
- **First-time buyers are trying Wunder Under SmoothCover and exchanging sizes** (2 mentions)
  - "First time buying lululemon leggings and I was disappointed.... First time buying Lululemon leggings and I’m honestly really disappointed. I got the Wunder Under SmoothCover with a 28” inseam because on the website, the …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1pms4yd/first_time_buying_lululemon_leggings_and_i_was/
  - "What Lululemon legging should I get?. I'm not sure if I should get a pair of Lululemon leggings because I don't know the brand that well. I was wondering if anyone could help me. I'm looking for a pair of leggings that w…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1p1q0cc/what_lululemon_legging_should_i_get/

## Compared with other brands

- **Costco and Decathlon offer comparable gear far cheaper** (4 mentions)
  - "Costco trolled them bad with their offerings 😂" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgxOHJa0g96XLCE6OTx4AaABAg
  - "US$80 for men's gym shorts vs $12 at Decathlon. It's a no brainer" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCwtIJP_yXo&lc=UgykrgMxbGC2c52SfkJ4AaABAg
- **Alo seen as greedier and less flattering, though trendier for casual wear** (4 mentions)
  - "They’re the same material. I got the high waist one. The define gave me too much 🍑 kinda felt like getting a wedgie personally. The fabric is SO Comfortable. It’s like my legs being wrapped in a hug. Slightly more compr…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1xrdxbr
  - "At least it’s better than alo which is way greedier!" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCwtIJP_yXo&lc=UgwjulcoSUxEZm1YlY54AaABAg
- **Many comparable brands now at lower price points** (3 mentions)
  - "I used to buy their shorts because they lasted long and are comfortable. But there’s just a lot of comparable brands at a much lower price point now" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgzWKiYJPJjBUlSCy-R4AaABAg
  - "Ridiculous price an leggings cost $100.00.I can get cheaper workout leggings.Just the brand" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCwtIJP_yXo&lc=Ugxd9uV49OAVjKOps2x4AaABAg
- **Hauls compare Lululemon with Echt, Vuori, Target, and Buffbunny** (3 mentions)
  - "Lululemon/echt/Vuori and others! Leggings haul/review/try ons" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOZE0KKL3L4
  - "Hey there! As someone who has spent forever trying to find the best, here’s what I found: sports bras: Lululemon is my favorite. Lots of variety. Leggings: Target or Lululemon. Work out tight shorts: Target. Literally ta…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/PetiteFitness/comments/1xo2geb/affordable_workout_clothes/
- **Aerie leggings seen as better than overrated Lululemon** (2 mentions)
  - "lulu overrated. arie leggings better" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718
  - "Except aerie is so much better 🥰🥰" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718
- **Athleta, Halara, and Abercrombie stay up better and beat Lululemon on comfort** (2 mentions)
  - "In search of leggings that don’t fall down for my body shape. Pic for body shape I have a lot of expensive leggings, from LuluLemons especially, that fall down constantly which is the most annoying, maddening thing! I ha…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/PlusSize/comments/1qs8u3y/in_search_of_leggings_that_dont_fall_down_for_my/
  - "As a die hard Lulu girl… Abercrombie leggings are 10x better. No center seam, lighter feeling, so much more comfy. 😩 I reach for them over my Lulu" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718
- **Lululemon fabric beats Alo in durability and fit** (1 mention)
  - "Regardless of share drop, due to PR mishaps; bought pants from alo and LLL, by far LLL fabric is far superior and stay tight yet light during exercise and continue to perform after years of washing and using." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCwtIJP_yXo&lc=UgwILHktrlPLPTtkGAZ4AaABAg

## What people want next

- **Wants more size and inseam guidance so shoppers pick the right length** (7 mentions)
  - "So you bought a wrong size of leggings and now refuse to shop from a whole brand? They have 23' and 21' and even 19'. And like 20 different sizes. And a million leggings with different fabric and cut. I'm 5'7 and I wear …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1pms4yd/first_time_buying_lululemon_leggings_and_i_was/nu2cg3y/
  - "my best friend who is 5’9 almost 5’10 doesn’t even buy the 28s - she buys the 25s. did you see how there’s 21’, 23’, 25’ and 28’? I don’t think this has anything to do with lulus quality, I think you should have just wen…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1pms4yd/first_time_buying_lululemon_leggings_and_i_was/nu2dd07/
- **Bring back the original wide-leg Align leggings** (5 mentions)
  - "They are the best!! Bring them back!" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1qi4w50/align_wide_legs_walked_so_groove_wide_legs_could/o0oxrpf/
  - "I know!!! I tried on the Grooves and the original Wide Leg Aligns are still the best. The throwback Stills are also better than these new Grooves, too. I hope they bring the WL Aligns back. I am glad I scooped up a bunch…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1qi4w50/align_wide_legs_walked_so_groove_wide_legs_could/o0pnpfi/
- **Wants better customer service and easier returns** (3 mentions)
  - "Might be done with lululemon forever. I had a very unprofessional and unpleasant experience at my Lululemon this week. I’ve been wearing Lululemon for working out in for about 15 years now, I’m part of the sweat collecti…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1x66gle/might_be_done_with_lululemon_forever/
  - "The customer service really took a nose dive, one of the reasons I don't shop there anymore." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1x66gle/might_be_done_with_lululemon_forever/pgspod0/
- **Wants better colors and fun prints** (2 mentions)
  - "Price went up, quality went down AND they use the most boring colours now, what is the point." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgyP-1vBZdKOBtkUKkp4AaABAg
  - "The quality went to shit and they forgot who their customer is, we miss the bright colors and the fun prints." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCwtIJP_yXo&lc=UgzI3amVN2FIk_yDWd94AaABAg
- **Wants warmer leggings for cold weather** (2 mentions)
  - "these are not warm in the slightest wdym" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718
  - "But they are so thin I’m always freezing in them!!" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichellelifestyle/video/7689225665182354718
- **Wants natural fibers instead of synthetics** (1 mention)
  - "One thing you missed is the rejection of synthetic fibers in favor of natural fibers. That was lulolemons entire catalogue. They tried catching some of that with some merino wool mixes for women but it’s still mainly syn…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgxMLUHpV4aKA1cuyV94AaABAg
- **Wants bigger sizes available in stores** (1 mention)
  - "In search of leggings that don’t fall down for my body shape. Pic for body shape I have a lot of expensive leggings, from LuluLemons especially, that fall down constantly which is the most annoying, maddening thing! I ha…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/PlusSize/comments/1qs8u3y/in_search_of_leggings_that_dont_fall_down_for_my/

## Quotes

> I stopped buying lululemon bc oncd i had enough outfits.. the clothes never went bad. Ive been wearing them for 4-6 years now and have hardly had to retire anything.
> -- @amandamapes6763 on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ66cU4wF50&lc=UgxFxeIZHO5XNHn1su94AaABAg

> First time buying lululemon leggings and I was disappointed.... First time buying Lululemon leggings and I’m honestly really disappointed. I got the Wunder Under SmoothCover with a 28” inseam because on the website, the model is shown wearing it as full-length. Based on that, I assumed 28” would work for me. When the package arrived, it was way too long — literally about a foot longer on me. For r…
> -- u/elladayrit on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1pms4yd/first_time_buying_lululemon_leggings_and_i_was/

> The quality has come down considerably. I have items bought 20 yrs ago and they are washed and wore hundreds of times and never lost its shape. But now….
> -- @foulapaix1915 on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCwtIJP_yXo&lc=Ugx7SSaJnDtYkPYWZj54AaABAg

> Regardless of share drop, due to PR mishaps; bought pants from alo and LLL, by far LLL fabric is far superior and stay tight yet light during exercise and continue to perform after years of washing and using.
> -- @otravez26 on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCwtIJP_yXo&lc=UgwILHktrlPLPTtkGAZ4AaABAg

> Costco has pants that rival Lululemon at a fraction of the price.
> -- @ElaineSEpp on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCwtIJP_yXo&lc=Ugw-YLGD5exWo1XjuZd4AaABAg

> Thank you. Had a pair of aligns in my cart that I will not be purchasing.
> -- u/LA0711 on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/lululemon/comments/1x66gle/might_be_done_with_lululemon_forever/pgss9v8/