PSA for anyone who needs new gym clothes!

merrileekate · January 2012

Since everyone's trying to get active and healthy right now, just wanted to mention that I saw Costco (I went to the Woodinville store) still has a lot of the knock-off lululemon pants, tanks and jackets in stock. I was there on Monday and they still seemed to have a wide array of sizes. I bought the pants, jacket and a black tank a couple weeks ago and I LOVE them!

I've had the same tank in a few other colors from when Costco carried them several months ago, and they've held up really well. Considering you can get a full gym outfit for under $60, they're a pretty good investment IMO.

Thought I'd throw it out there!

sarack · January 2012

i was going to ask what size they go up to. i usually get xxl in pants.. i got junk in my trunk.

i was going to buy new gym clothes tonight since i tossed a couple pairs of my pants last night. i think i'll stop by costco!

merrileekate · January 2012

I don't remember if they go up to XL or XXL, but it's worth checking. I was able to fit into a size smaller than I normally would in the pants.

karimychel · January 2012

Grr. I was at Costco on Monday and didn't even think to go through the clothes - though I was looking every time I went before!

Stupid shelving unit mission had me distracted.

sarack · January 2012

MerrileeKate:

I don't remember if they go up to XL or XXL, but it's worth checking. I was able to fit into a size smaller than I normally would in the pants.

thank you! i can fit into xl. my xxls are getting too big.. i just have never purchased this brand. ty!

merrileekate · January 2012

sarack:
MerrileeKate:

I don't remember if they go up to XL or XXL, but it's worth checking. I was able to fit into a size smaller than I normally would in the pants.

thank you! i can fit into xl. my xxls are getting too big.. i just have never purchased this brand. ty!

Woohoo!! Go you! I think seeing your clothes size change like that is just as encouraging as seeing progress on the scale, if not more. Keep up the good work!

jennlin · January 2012

i need to get milk from costco. this is a good distraction while i'm there...i hate going to costco for just one thing. but what size would i buy???

merrileekate · January 2012

jennlin:
i need to get milk from costco. this is a good distraction while i'm there...i hate going to costco for just one thing. but what size would i buy???

I usually wear a size 8 or 10 in jeans, and the medium pants fit me very comfortably. Almost a little too big. I know nothing about how to buy clothes while KTFU, but since they're stretchy yoga pants, I'm guessing they'd probably work both now and post baby? They're super comfy at least! If you wear jeans any smaller than an 8, I'd say the small. Otherwise, medium. And if nothing else, Costco is fantastic about returns if you need to swap out for another size.

jennlin · January 2012

MerrileeKate:
jennlin:
i need to get milk from costco. this is a good distraction while i'm there...i hate going to costco for just one thing. but what size would i buy???

I usually wear a size 8 or 10 in jeans, and the medium pants fit me very comfortably. Almost a little too big. I know nothing about how to buy clothes while KTFU, but since they're stretchy yoga pants, I'm guessing they'd probably work both now and post baby? They're super comfy at least! If you wear jeans any smaller than an 8, I'd say the small. Otherwise, medium. And if nothing else, Costco is fantastic about returns if you need to swap out for another size.

i normally wear a size 6 in banana republic jeans....but i swear you are smaller than me! but if medium is big, maybe i should go with a small? it's crazy to think that i'm "within reasonable return-policy range" when it comes to baby.

therickson · January 2012

jennlin:
MerrileeKate:
jennlin:
i need to get milk from costco. this is a good distraction while i'm there...i hate going to costco for just one thing. but what size would i buy???

I usually wear a size 8 or 10 in jeans, and the medium pants fit me very comfortably. Almost a little too big. I know nothing about how to buy clothes while KTFU, but since they're stretchy yoga pants, I'm guessing they'd probably work both now and post baby? They're super comfy at least! If you wear jeans any smaller than an 8, I'd say the small. Otherwise, medium. And if nothing else, Costco is fantastic about returns if you need to swap out for another size.
i normally wear a size 6 in banana republic jeans....but i swear you are smaller than me! but if medium is big, maybe i should go with a small? it's crazy to think that i'm "within reasonable return-policy range" when it comes to baby.

I usually size up in workout clothes (I hate them being tight!) but I did not in these. They are so comfy! I went back and bought another jacket even...

merrileekate · January 2012

therickson:
jennlin:
MerrileeKate:

jennlin:
i need to get milk from costco. this is a good distraction while i'm there...i hate going to costco for just one thing. but what size would i buy???

I usually wear a size 8 or 10 in jeans, and the medium pants fit me very comfortably. Almost a little too big. I know nothing about how to buy clothes while KTFU, but since they're stretchy yoga pants, I'm guessing they'd probably work both now and post baby? They're super comfy at least! If you wear jeans any smaller than an 8, I'd say the small. Otherwise, medium. And if nothing else, Costco is fantastic about returns if you need to swap out for another size.

i normally wear a size 6 in banana republic jeans....but i swear you are smaller than me! but if medium is big, maybe i should go with a small? it's crazy to think that i'm "within reasonable return-policy range" when it comes to baby.

I usually size up in workout clothes (I hate them being tight!) but I did not in these. They are so comfy! I went back and bought another jacket even...

Jenn - pretty sure I am not smaller than you!

Therickson - did you find jackets in multiple colors? I'd totally grab another one of those!

jennlin · January 2012

MerrileeKate:
Jenn - pretty sure I am not smaller than you!

you are a *runner*. how is that possible? of course you are smaller than me! the only time you'd catch me running is chasing down the ice cream man Smile

merrileekate · January 2012

jennlin:
MerrileeKate:

Jenn - pretty sure I am not smaller than you!

you are a *runner*. how is that possible? of course you are smaller than me! the only time you'd catch me running is chasing down the ice cream man

Yeah, see, most girls who run get skinnier. I run and take spin class and compete with my H to see who can do more kettlebell squats... and these thunder thighs just keep getting more thunder-y. It's great Couple that with BCP hormones causing me to grow curves a few years back, and I am pretty sure you are smaller or we're close to the same size. I'm not built like a runner to begin with, but my mantra is "strong is the new skinny" and it works for me!

jennlin · January 2012

MerrileeKate:
jennlin:
MerrileeKate:

Jenn - pretty sure I am not smaller than you!

you are a *runner*. how is that possible? of course you are smaller than me! the only time you'd catch me running is chasing down the ice cream man

Yeah, see, most girls who run get skinnier. I run and take spin class and compete with my H to see who can do more kettlebell squats... and these thunder thighs just keep getting more thunder-y. It's great Couple that with BCP hormones causing me to grow curves a few years back, and I am pretty sure you are smaller or we're close to the same size. I'm not built like a runner to begin with, but my mantra is "strong is the new skinny" and it works for me!

i agree that strong is a much better look than skinny. *and* you can eat more

emyinpink · January 2012

I love Costco faux Lulu. I already had a few tanks, and I picked up like 4 pairs of the pants, plus a new pink jacket . I'm a size 4-6 in Lulu, and I got the smalls and they fit great.

And I totally agree that strong is the new skinny

merrileekate · January 2012

jennlin:
MerrileeKate:
jennlin:
MerrileeKate:

Jenn - pretty sure I am not smaller than you!

you are a *runner*. how is that possible? of course you are smaller than me! the only time you'd catch me running is chasing down the ice cream man

Yeah, see, most girls who run get skinnier. I run and take spin class and compete with my H to see who can do more kettlebell squats... and these thunder thighs just keep getting more thunder-y. It's great Couple that with BCP hormones causing me to grow curves a few years back, and I am pretty sure you are smaller or we're close to the same size. I'm not built like a runner to begin with, but my mantra is "strong is the new skinny" and it works for me!

i agree that strong is a much better look than skinny. *and* you can eat more

Haha this has been my other mantra for a while now... time to scale back a bit!

therickson · January 2012

jennlin:
MerrileeKate:
jennlin:
MerrileeKate:

Jenn - pretty sure I am not smaller than you!

you are a *runner*. how is that possible? of course you are smaller than me! the only time you'd catch me running is chasing down the ice cream man

Yeah, see, most girls who run get skinnier. I run and take spin class and compete with my H to see who can do more kettlebell squats... and these thunder thighs just keep getting more thunder-y. It's great Couple that with BCP hormones causing me to grow curves a few years back, and I am pretty sure you are smaller or we're close to the same size. I'm not built like a runner to begin with, but my mantra is "strong is the new skinny" and it works for me!
i agree that strong is a much better look than skinny. *and* you can eat more

This is the mantra I am using while I am trying to lose weight/get healthy right now. I really don't think I am built to be small but I could be healthier and stronger! (damn surgery!)

ETA: I got the coats on Friday at Costco on 4th - not sure what they have now

karebear219 · January 2012

I got a medium in the tanks. They wore perfectly up to delivery ( a little tight that last month) and are perfect now while I work on shrinking my belly. My lulu size 6 tanks show a little more tummy than I care for. In the pants I would probably do a medium as well. The sizes run large to me and I have some junk in the trunk. They only had medium short length pants when I went last, so I didn't buy any. Only a tank and the jacket.

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