Similar to Lululemon’s Lightweight Linerless Tennis Dress but with a built-in bra and removable pads, Topcloset’s Tennis Dress is ready for spin class, step workouts, or a busy day of errands. Both dresses are made with stretchy nylon, but the Topcloset version includes separate shorts and two pockets on each side that are large enough to hold a phone. The fact that the dress comes in more than three times as many colours for less money than Lulu is also a plus. Reviewers say the dress is “comfy and flattering,” but note that it runs a bit small, so you may want to order a size up from your usual.
Material: Nylon, Spandex | Sizes: | Colors: 11
4. Best Sports Bra The Gym People Sports Bra
Pros: Wireless padding removable, available in a wide range of sizes
Cons: Hand wash only
In between a sports bra and a tank, this wirefree, padded top from The Gym People is a great swap for Lululemon’s Align Tank Top. With a longline silhouette, it provides medium support and is made from a Spandex blend that’s stretchy, breathable, and sweat-wicking—so a great pick for yoga or Pilates. Plus, it comes in over 30 colors (compared to just five at Lululemon) and has over 27,000 five-star reviews: “Hugs in all the right places, looks like the Lulu Align tanks, doubles as a swimsuit top, waterproof, durable, material is like butter. Overall, just perfect,” one fan wrote.
Material: | Sizes: Sizes XS-3XL| Colors: 29
5. Best Jacket G Gradual Zip-Up Workout Jacket
Pros: Four pockets and thumbholes, machine-washable
Cons: Reviewers claim that May is a small month
The Define Jacket Luon from Lululemon is sleek, sexy, and fitted to perfection—but it only comes in three colors and has a steep price tag of $118. This zip-up jacket, on the other hand, is only $50 and available in 15 vibrant colors including royal blue, magenta and sage. Reviewers rave that it’s comfortable and that the fabric feels high-quality. “It’s like wearing a cozy hug,” one wrote. “Not too shiny, and it stretches with you, kind of like a second skin.”
Material: Elastane polyamide| Sizes: Sizes XS-2XL| Colors: 15
6. Magcomsen Long Sleeve Shirt
Pros: Tag-free, 4-way stretch, UPF 50+
Cons: Reviewers have noted that the fabric is different and the sleeves are too short for some.
Lululemon’s Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt 2.0 is beloved by runners and strength training devotees, but we adore this Amazon alternative for its budget-friendly price and UPF 50+ sun protection that blocks your skin from harmful UV rays when you’re outdoors. Slim fit is perfect for swimming, jogging or hiking. While we think the two tops are pretty close, the Amazon dupe lacks the elastane and nylon found in Lululemon’s version, so it may not be quite as stretchy. Still, reviewers love the “perfect stitching” and “silky-mesh feel.”
Material: | Sizes: Sizes XS-2XL| Colors: 31
7. Soothfeel Running Shorts
Pros: Zippered pockets made of lightweight, breathable material
Cons: According to reviewers, the size of the sample may be quite large.
I just splurged on Lululemon’s Hotty Hot High-Rise Lined Short for myself for summer, and as much as I love them, I found a nearly identical pair on Amazon for a third of the cost. The Hotty Hot shorts are my favorite because of their length, zippered pocket, wide waistband, as well as the built-in liner. The dupe is the same as the original, but costs less than $30.