Here at woman&home, we know there is nothing like the real deal, especially when it comes to bestselling brands like Lululemon. The brand's undeniable quality, range of styles and craftsmanship simply cannot be matched. However, if your budget can't quite stretch to the real deal, the best Lululemon alternatives on Amazon are hard to beat.
We’ve only picked out the most highly rated products and Amazon stores, and have chosen pieces that are almost identical to their Lululemon counterparts. So while we'd always recommend shopping sustainably and opting for the real deal, these pieces will help you look and feel your best, without breaking the bank – particularly if you can get them in the Amazon sale.
Fashion on Amazon has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, the collection of swimwear on Amazon is one of the best we've seen, and the best Amazon shapewear comes highly recommended. For the best Lululemon alternatives, Amazon is hard to beat in terms of quality and price – particularly the items listed below.
The best Lululemon alternatives
RRP: £19 | Starting strong with this stylish low-impact sports bra from CRZ YOGA, a popular Amazon-exclusive brand known for its high quality and high-performing workout lookalike. The design is a Lululemon favourite and just as with the reviews on their site, this alternative scores high with an average of 4.3 stars.
Reviewers rate the support this bra offers, as well as the fun multi-strap feature on the back. But if you're looking for a high impact sports bra, it probably won't offer the level of support you need.
With both the outer layer and inner lining being predominantly made up of polyamide, the bra has the ideal fabric for sweaty gym sessions. Polyamide is known for its breathability and porousness, meaning you're kept cooler and dryer during workouts.
What the reviews say: “I'm never spending £58 on a Lululemon sports bra ever again. The quality is just as good, maybe even better than all my Lululemon bras. Extremely comfortable and has a soft lining.” - Krista
RRP: from £40 | Perhaps one of Lululemon’s trendiest pieces, there was a time when everyone wanted what was being referred to as ‘The BBL jacket’. Known for its impressive shaping and slimming cut, the original design was soon overshadowed by various similar products that swarmed the market.
Thanks to its nylon and LYCRA makeup, this jacket offers the perfect balance of stretch and support. Whether you're busy working out or running errands, this non-restrictive fabric holds you in just the right places.
Still a hugely sought-after design, this Lululemon alternative from Gym Rainbow is a fan favourite on the site with average rating of 4.6 stars. It's a perfect outerwear piece for both feeling and looking good on your morning runs or evening strolls.
What the reviews say: "Of course, I wanted the Lululemon version of this jacket but I can’t see myself spending over $100 on just one jacket! But it has a similar look and feel. It’s lightweight enough to work out in and very slimming. Also, it fits true to size." - Ariel
RRP: £24.99 | With summer fast approaching, our gym wear wardrobes may be needing a little refresh and it's time to ditch the thick leggings for a pair of shorts. Another impressive lookalike of a Lululemon favourite, the Speed Up Short from Gym People has continued to be a staple in many people’s summer workout collections.
This Amazon alternative delivers on the same breathable and stylish design while being nearly half the price of Lululemon’s £48 price tag. Due to their polyester makeup, the shorts are not only comfortably lightweight but also durable. Amazon reviews do, however, warn of the built-in mesh underwear and the inconsistency in regards to the length of the shorts. So if you’re perhaps on the taller side, it may be best to stick with the original Speed Up shorts.
What the reviews say: "They’re super comfortable and I love the denim blue color - very pretty! Will probably purchase a pair in black as they’re easily becoming my new favorite short! I LOVE my Lululemon shorts and these definitely give them a run for their money - we’ll see how they hold up over several washes.” - Anna
This Amazon lookalike from The Gym People has all the well-loved features the Lululemon Align shorts do, with dual pockets, stretchy yet flattering material and a wide range of fun colours. Imagine the most comfortable leggings but in a cooling short form, perfect for those summer days and even for layering under dresses. The form fitting elastane polyester blend gives you the perfect amount of movement without sacrificing on coverage, no surprise see through squatting here.
Some customers have highlighted that the shorts sometimes have a tendency to roll up when doing high intensity exercise but most reviews state that they haven't had an issue with this. With a flattering wide waistband and near identical likeness to its Lululemon counterpart there's no surprise these shorts are popular.
What the reviews say: “I’ve been a Lululemon fan for many years, but when I found these, I knew I had found my new best friend. The fit, the stretch, they hold you in when you run, and they don’t ride up or ride down. I simply can’t believe that for the price, these are such a great find." - Stephanie
RRP: £26.21 | With an average score of 4.4 stars from over 40,000 reviews on Amazon, this vest is a staple in thousands of wardrobes. Its longline design and use of thick supportive material are identical to its Lululemon muse, the Align Tank. This more extended torso design sits perfectly with high-waisted leggings or shorts, adding to the piece's versatility and wearability. The tank can be bought not only as a workout piece but also as an everyday wear item. Some customers have even said they’ve worn theirs out for drinks! Pair the top with some of the best leggings that are pants for all-day wear and you've got the perfect athleisure fit.
It comes in a spectrum of colours and has a built-in sports bra, this is either a perk or a disadvantage depending on what you want from your gym tanks. The polyamide elastane blend allows the top to give both the support and stretch needed when on the go. Customers commend the piece on its comfort and support when working out. It's worth noting, however, that if you have a larger cup size you may want to size up as reviews say the tank can be on the smaller size around the chest area.
What the reviews say: “This product is very true to size. I absolutely love the colour and how buttery soft it is. Some people even mistake it for the Lululemon tank top.” - Sarah
RRP: £32.53 | The tennis skirt. A functional piece of sports clothing turned fashion statement, skorts have been around for ages now. Whether you’re looking for a tennis skirt to wear to the courts or on your next summer outing, this one comes highly recommended. With built-in shorts, this Urkeuf lookalike is perfect for playing your next match. There are some customers who have found the shorts to be on the more see-through side with the lighter color options but others haven’t had an issue.
Its Lululemon counterpart is made up of Nylon and elastane whereas Urkeuf's skirt is primarily Polyamide, which is more durable for athletic wear but has less softness. It's no surprise, then, that this Amazon lookalike for the Lululemon Court Rival High Rise Skirt scores a respectable 4.3 stars with just shy of two thousand reviews.
What the reviews say: “The skirt is a super cute Lululemon alternative, with almost as good of quality, but most importantly, it’s not see-through! Almost every single skirt that I’ve ordered from Amazon is see-through. I ordered the grey skirt and the shorts underneath are not see-through.” - Laura
RRP: £19 | A arguably simple but necessary athleisure staple to own. This crop tee is a perfect alternative for the All Yours cropped t-shirt by Lululemon and has hundreds of positive reviews from customers on Amazon. CRZ yoga is proving once again to be the place for Lululemon lookalikes as the t-shirt has a similar material and comes in a wide range of colours with a camo print option also available.
The most obvious difference between the two is the quality of the cotton, Lululemon uses the highest quality cotton, Pima cotton. In contrast, CRZ Yoga's lookalike is a mix of regular cotton and Elastane, which is where customers would feel the lack of that renowned Lululemon buttery-soft fabric. Some customers have said that the material can be a little see-through, however over a sports bra this tee definitely holds up!
What the reviews say: “The fit is very true to size. It feels almost identical to the Lululemon crop tee!” - Liz
RRP: £31 | These leggings are strong competition for Lululemon's most sought-after product, The Align Legging. The Align's flattering cut and feel are still hard to replicate, however CRZ Yoga has to be commended for this impressive product, the leggings are almost identical to the Aligns even down to the circular logo on the back.
The leggings have rave reviews from thousands of customers, that say the product is not only extremely soft and comfortable but that they also pass the all-important squat test.
There are some however who say that these are perhaps less suited for high-intensity exercise due to their lack of compression and support overall. They’re perfect then for yoga, pilates and any other low-impact exercises.
What the reviews say: “My friend recommended these leggings as she thought they're a good Lululemon alternative and they SO are. Really buttery soft and so stretchy. I would say great for everyday wear and free weights but not tight enough for cardio but for me that’s ok. I will be buying more colors!” - Chloe
For our last product we had to get an accessory in, of course. This is similar to the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag has an impressive 4.5 star rating and comes in a wide variety of colours. It’s got multiple pockets both on the inside and outside of the bag so it’s perfect for hikes, long walks or even a day at the shops! It's made extremely similar to the original with a 100% Nylon body, the only difference is that Everywhere bag uses recycled materials and has a polyester mesh and liner.
Some customers dislike the wide, chunky strap whilst others disagree saying it’s sturdy and durable. The only true fault to look out for is the zip with a few customers saying it can get a little stuck at times. We've included the original in our best 18th birthday gifts guide but if you're on a budget, we reckon they'd appreciate this super stylish lookalike, too.
What the reviews say: “Overall great bag! Very similar to the Lululemon Belt Bag for half the cost! Only small things that are really no big deal that I’m not the biggest fan of. The zipper is a little sharp and could irritate someone’s arm if they wear it as a crossbody. ” - Heather
What is the most popular Lululemon alternative?
Lululemon's Align Leggings are widely regarded as the company's most loved item. And woman&home editor Kerrie Hughes agrees: "I invested in a pair of Lulu Align leggings four years ago, and they are still my favourite gym leggings. Soft, supportive and not in the least bit see-through, the quality and comfort is unmatched.
"After a recommendation from a friend, I purchased a pair of CRZ Yoga leggings on Amazon, and they are fantastic. As Lululemon alternatives go, I think you'd be hard pushed to find better."
Can you buy Lululemon on Amazon?
If you're wanting to skip the alternatives and instead are looking to invest in genuine Lululemon pieces then unfortunately Amazon isn't the site for you. Lululemon doesn't sell its pieces on Amazon, and neither does it allow wholesale resellers to use the site to sell their stock either. So, if you see products on Amazon claiming to be the real deal then they're more than likely fakes and you should definitely avoid purchasing them.
Instead, to get your Lululemon fix it's best to go direct to the Lululemon website. The site has a lot more designs, sizes and colors than the Amazon lookalikes can offer.
If Lululemon isn't the brand for you and you want to move away from the Align Legging craze then there are many more brands that offer some of the best workout leggings and other athletic wear on the market.
Which product is most similar to Lululemon?
With over 30,000 ratings and an average rating of 4.4 stars, the best-performing product comes from The Gym People with its longline sports bra. The Align Tank lookalike comes in 30 colourways and has the same soft, buttery material that Lululemon is so well known for.
Another reason for this product's popularity is its versatility, as with the original product, the longline bra is easily passible as a summer top and can be comfortably worn outside of the gym. It's supportive enough to be worn without a sports bra, thanks to its built-in one, but can also function alongside a bra when undertaking more high-intensity workouts.
There are endless reviews boasting of its quality and likeness to the Align tank, with one customer writing, "I've tried the Lululemon align tank and in my opinion, this is better, especially for larger-chested women." And all for the price of £28.00? It's definitely worth the order!
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