Q: I was wondering if you could give me any suggestions for affordable yoga clothes. I love Lucy and Lululemon, but I cannot pay those prices! In addition, I would like to find something that is created ethically.
A: This is a great question. It can be hard to find functional, stylish yoga clothes that are reasonably priced. I’d like to think a big reason for this is that yoga clothing companies care about the same things you do–ethical business practices and environmental impact. That is a good thing, of course, but it can also drive up their costs making the clothes out of reach for a lot of people. And that’s just not fair.
I have a few tricks, though, that I’m happy to share with you!
Check out Beebliss.com. (Full disclosure: I know the owner.) It has a big selection of cute yoga clothes that are ethically manufactured with sustainable fabrics. Beebliss.com does offer slightly lower prices than competitors on Alo, Hyde, and Beyond Yoga–three of my favorite brands. They also offer sales every now and then. (Get on the email list!)
Zobha is my other go-to brand. I know fair labor is important to the company, and they give back to the community through their work with charities. It is also one of the more expensive brands, but they put items on sale every once in a while, and these are huge markdowns. Lucy and Lululemon have sales like this, too! (It’s the only time I buy!) If you have a popular size.. just make sure you’re on their email lists and like them on Facebook so you can have first pick. 🙂
What do you think? Do any of you have other tips for getting the best bargains on stylish, ethical, sustainable yoga clothes?
If you have a question you’d like me to answer, comment below or email me at SpoiledYogi@gmail.com.
I find great yoga clothes at TJMaxx and Marshalls, including brands EcoYoga, and Green Apple (among many others). I've never found Lucy or Lulu, however. I also purchased a pair of $99 yoga pants (old tag was still on!) for $12.99 on clearance 🙂 It takes some rack-racking, but I always find something I love.
That's a great tip! I never thought of looking at TJMaxx or Marshall's for yoga clothes! Thanks Erin!
In our small English town, we have a raft of charity shops, and because we're close to a very affluent area, there are sometimes quite astonishing finds. When I lived in the US, I found that thrift shops and consignment shops were very handy indeed – a friend taught me the trick of going to a very posh neighbourhood to do my thrift or consignment shopping! Decent shops only sell items that are as good as new.
Any comfy clothing that allows you to stretch = yoga clothes. And when they only cost a couple of quid (or dollars), dyeing them or altering them to fit better is cost effective – I found that even taking trousers to be professionally hemmed to suit my short legs meant I'd spent less than half overall than I would for brand new, and no-one could tell that that they weren't.
A neighbour does dress alterations, so taking my stuff to her is cheaper than buying new, gets me really well fitted clothes, and supports a local pro – and I've benefited a good cause and avoided sweatshops!