Review: Lorna Jane Activewear

Confession: I’m kind of a workout clothing junkie.

Not only do I exercise nearly every day, I also work from home the vast majority of the time – where I mostly wear, you guessed it, workout clothes. I even sleep in comfy workout gear sometimes.

Since I sport activewear so often, I like my clothes to meet the following criteria: 1.) cute, 2.) fitted yet not too tight, 2.) allow me to move without feeling restricted or constantly falling down, 3.) comfortable, 4.) breathable. <– I have this one shirt that makes me feel like I’m immediately sweating in it, and I hate that!

Now that you have an idea of my love for workout attire, you can understand why I was excited when Lorna Jane contacted me to try out some of their activewear. Lorna Jane is Australia’s #1 activewear brand, and they now have 20 stores open in California – including locations in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Huntington Beach and San Diego. Their mission:

At Lorna Jane our aim is to inspire women to live their best life through active living. We believe in a three pillared philosophy of MOVE NOURISH BELIEVE and it is this mantra together with our clothing that encourages and motivates women globally to be the best they can be. Lorna Jane is not simply a clothing label, it is a way of life.

Looking through their online store, there were so many clothes that I thought were adorable. Here are the pieces that they sent me to try out:

My favorite goodie is the blue long sleeved shirt – a piece they call a Maxum Full Zip Through. With the chilly weather these days, I’m loving the long sleeves for hiking, hanging out….

….walking my dog….

…going to yoga class…

….and heading to the gym in. Bonus: This color is one of my favorites & perfectly matches my new Brooks sneakers.

Another item I received is a pinkish crop top with a LJ crest on it. While I wouldn’t wear a crop top for strength training or rowing workouts because I feel like it’d ride up too much, it’s a cute style to wear for hiking, lounging around the house and running errands. It’s really comfy, and I even slept in it the other night!

I also tried out 2 pairs of tights, including a fun blue pair (they call the color nightshade) and a black pair with a pretty inside print.

I have so many pairs of black workout pants and capris – all of which I frequently wear – but it’s nice to have a few colorful pairs and I LOVE this blue color. Below I’m wearing the blue pants with a black tank that Lorna Jane also sent me. As much as I want to, I tend to not wear tanks like this because I just don’t think they flatter me, but this tank was soft and really breathable, which will be great for workouts in hot weather.

A photo of me practicing my yoga + balance skills wearing this LJ gear during a recent hike:

And a gym shot of the fun inside print on the black pants:

One thing to note about Lorna Jane’s pants: They kind of run small. I wear a size small most of the time, occasionally a medium depending on the cut and style. With these pants, even the mediums are on the snug side, though they still fit well.

Before this, I had never heard of Lorna Jane, and I’m really happy that I now know about the company. To me, Lorna Jane bears some resemblance to lululemon (who I also love) in terms of their company style and mission, sizing, and fashionable and high-quality yet practical clothes, so if you’re a fan of lululemon, you’ll love Lorna Jane too. Lorna Jane’s pricing is also comparable, which is on the pricey side by my standards, but I think it’s worth it to invest in some pieces you’ll enjoy for so many sweat sessions. If you spend a lot of time in your activewear as I clearly do, it’s completely worth the splurge! You can check out Lorna Jane’s styles here.

And a big thank you to Lorna Jane for sending me these awesome clothes! 🙂

Questions for you:

What’s most important to you when picking out workout gear?

What’s your favorite type of workout clothing to buy – pants, tops, sports bras, headbands, etc.?

Do you wear activewear as much as me (or do I need to get my butt in gear and put on some jeans more often?!)?