lululemon athletica

Called the store from my desk on NYE to see what time the store was closing. «6pm» Jess tells me. Cool. Hop on the train to get there at 5:20 pm to find the doors locked and all of the staff inside magically averting their eyes away from the door. Wasted trip. Namaste my ass.

The store was super busy but every one was still helpful and attentive. I spoke to Libby about getting a new pair of high times pants and told her my current ones were coming apart at the seams. She asked to have a look and told me not to buy a new one. Then she said they would gladly replace the pair I was wearing even though it had been a couple of months since the purchase; no questions asked! The actual store is too crowded for my liking, but the service is great. Prices are also a bit on the high side.

Much bigger selection then other stores. and there is never a shortage of employees there to greet you and ask if you need any help. Very happy with the customer support.

super sweet staff!

I have no idea about the clothes but the service is awesome. While the wife shopped son and I got complimentary Gelato and beer, respectively. Looking forward to the next time wife «drags» me here. Best store ever.

There is never a bad experience at Lululemon. Not only do I want to buy the whole store every time I visit, but I don’t believe that any of their staff has ever had a bad day.
It’s like they all live in their own Lulu world of sunshine, butterflies, and perfectly executed chaturangas.
You’ll probably be greeted when you walk in by their smiling, friendly employees — workers that are genuinely happy to be there, to help you. Where do they come from and can we throw them in MTA booths and behind post office counters??!
Clothing-​wise — this stuff is made to last. I have worn down to their sweatiest existence tank tops, the classic stretch spandex, and even street-​to-​studio pants — yet none have shown any signs of wear.
Clothing-​wise 2 — this stuff is FLATT-​ER-​ING! There’s a reason why Lulu has a cult following (and why 95% of the stuff sells at retail price). Lulu invented THE yoga pants — yoga pants which high schools have been banning around the world. how bout that for ass-​flattering?
Also why Lulu is awesome: every Lulu has complementary yoga every Sunday morning.
Once you go Lulu you never go back.

I got hooked on Lulu after my Fiancée bought me several of their items. Being blown away by how stylish they looked and how comfortable they are to wear, I became 100% hooked. Wherever I go, if there is a Lulu storefront nearby, I check it out.
After visiting no less than 5 different locations spanning 2 states, it is easy for me to conclude that this location is by far the best. It has a wide selection, including the Lulu latest and greatest, as well as a staff that takes great pride in meeting the needs of their most particular customers (That would be me).
When I indulge in the Lulu experience, I do my homework on the site, mixing and matching outfits for my Fiancée. By the time I actually visit the store, I am ready to go, but like to browse around and see what catches my eye, as their selection is impressive enough that it is easy to overlook items that may be sandwiched or out of the way. This is where the employees fit in:
The staff here is tremendous. They know when to leave you alone and when to offer explanations or suggestions. When I have questions, they have answers, even if they have to ask someone else or collaborate with several other coworkers to ensure I get the best advice.
Shopping for my Fiancée is a very pleasurable, precise activity for me, and the employees at this location specifically are just what I need to be sure the items I choose are optimal for my Fiancée’s exquisite taste. In fact, when I proposed, my decoy gift was a fabulous Lulu outfit that I put together in this very store!
After purchasing most of Lulu’s new women’s catalog at this location for my Fiancée (Who is running out of places to put her Lulu collection), I will continue to browse and get ideas, as my Fiancée is very active and Lulu is always pushing out new products.
There are two other locations near my home on Long Island, but when I shop Lulu, this is the only location I will buy from.

Really cute store, very helpful staff. Bought my favorite hot pink jacket here. Everyone was incredibly friendly.

In complete disagreement with others, the staff at this store are the worst Lulu employees I have ever encountered. I have been to numerous shops in multiple locations & states, both with & without my girlfriend.
They completely ignored us (are ignoring actually, as I’m sitting in the store now) the entire time. We got a greeting & 1 one fabric explanation for 5 seconds. (1 girl was «passable» as what I would call a typical Lululemon employee)
In EVERY other store I’ve/ we’ve been in the experience has been excellent through & through.
The shop itself is nicely laid out. The clothes are still fantastic!!! (although the men’s line could use serious redesign/​rethought.)
…Sad…

This is a great Lululemon store. When my dad and I came in on Monday morning, we were greeted right away and told we were the first customers of the day. There were a few people working that morning and no one was pushy, even though a few of them came to say hello and told me about some of the products I was checking out (one told me the sale section was arranged by size, another told me about the different features of a product).
This store has a good variety of merchandise. As a frequent visitor to the website, I thought this store had a lot of new products as well as a good variety of sizes and colors, many of which were otherwise unavailable on the website.
It’s a little cramped for space and I could see it being an issue when the store is more full of customers but for that morning, dad and I were ok walking around.

WOW. I don’t think I’ve been to a larger location!
Clean, organized, easy to find everything in their amazing selection of lulu products.
Sales associates were all smiling, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
Can’t wait to visit again and have another banner day on my credit card!

I had a problem with a pair of pants and exchanged them no problem. I love the long sleeve yoga t-​shirts. Very flattering scoop neck and nice shape, very soft. I got lucky once and scored three pairs of Groove pants on sale. Sale items are final sale, which is a bummer. Their sales are not tremendous either. The Ultimate Socks are so comfy– they provide great arch support.
Finally, if anyone from Lululemon with some pull reads this, please bring back the Define Jacket! The Forme jacket is not the same! I want a Define jacket in pink! Why would you stop making a jacket that Oprah wore on the cover of her magazine?!

Try to buy a pair of lululemon pants in large tall… I dare you.

First of all, Lulu is my most favorite thing in the world. I do yoga pretty regularly and find that the pants and tops they sell are just so great to stretch and twist around in. They are also fantastic for napping in, walking around my house, grocery shopping, and pretty much any other life activity that requires clothing.
I was here on a Saturday afternoon and although it was pretty crowded the staff was super helpful. At one point I was a little overwhelmed by the number of people and sort of quietly said «I need some help (insert sad face)» and out of nowhere a store associate came over and asked if there was anything she could assist me with. I don’t know, she literally must have been hiding in a clothing rack or something.
The staff near the fitting rooms were also super helpful in getting different sizes for my friend and I as we tried on all of their super adorbs yoga gear.
The clothing is expensive (a whole outfit consisting of pants, top, and jacket will run you like $ 300 easily) but it is SO worth it. I’m currently wearing my newest Lulu purchases and I am never taking them off.

I walked in here with absolutely no idea what they sold, and despite not being a yoga practitioner, walked out with a new pair of men’s fancy workout «pants» that look and fit 100 times better than my old sweatpants.
Note: theses aren’t the skin-​tight pants that women wear… more like sophisticated athletic wear and comfy enough that I seemingly have them on all the time and need to buy another pair or two.

I first found out about Lululemon when I moved to New York City. That was three years and twelve days ago (but who is counting?). Slowly, and often at the cost of a few dinners out, I have acquired a small and sturdy collection of their adorable athletic attire for my daily (ish) jogs. Sure, I have a few other items, the Nike and Columbia and Puma stuff, but none of it is as alluring as the workout gear I own with that cute little reflective stamp on the back. Plus, as girls everywhere will tell you, their pants — while $ 98 each — make butts everywhere look better. Even mine.
As for the shopping experience itself, the staff have almost always proved extraordinarily helpful, regardless of whether you’re a yoga fanatic or not (I’m not). For those of you familiar with NY shopping, you know that this in and of itself is exclamation point-​worthy. Just two days ago, at the Soho location, the young shop girl with the bouncy red hair single-​handedly restored my faith in humanity by pointing me in the right direction regarding Lululemon pants that were perfect for my trips to the gym in this cold weather and… wait for it… on sale.

This was the first time I was in this Lululemon as I usually go to the one on the Upper East Side. I found it to be very neat and well organized. They had a ton of marked down merchandise and the sizing was very clearly displayed (particularly by the Scuba jacket display).
The sales help was also great. A staff member helped me find what I was looking for and critiqued how it looked and that I should probably go down a size (always good to hear). Will definitely go back!

I love their free yoga classes and I love their entire staff. Always cheery, always helpful. I wish they had more things on sale, of course.
This store makes me happy.

Like: the vibrant colors
Dislike: hurts my wallet
I’m a runner and somewhat a fashionista so when it comes to running, I need to look good as well, right? j/​k. I honestly think their workout apparel is better than other well-​known brands such as Nike or Asics in terms of fabric and absorption. Most of their apparel are sweat-​wicking which is great. The bad part is the price. Everything costs at least 40 or 50 bucks a piece so be ready to feel broke after shopping here.
My favorite item is their racer-​back tank. I bought 3 of them in different colors… yes the colors really got me. After several washes, they are still in pretty good shape, which means the money was well spent. I’ve been wearing the same ones over a year now on my race days and they are still intact.
I haven’t tried their workout pants/​spandex as every time I look at the price tag, it gives me heart attack. (at least $ 80). I’d much rather spend $ 80 on a fine dinner than on a pair of. workout pants… please pass over my eating pants. thanks!

To the Unilocal powers that be, can we establish a 6^th star on the grading continuum? I really want to give this place that extra ‘thumbs up’.
I used to think lululemon athletica was this majorly uppity place where filthy rich people bought their workout gear at a store whose name you can’t pronounce without some culture in your veins. Mind you, this is not entirely untrue, but my ignorant apathy for lulu has since transformed to sheer adoration.
It happened earlier this year. I had always been intimidated by lululemon and had never once stepped foot into its stores. Being broke at the time was sufficient reason enough not to go into a specialty sportswear store that sells yoga pants for $ 100 a pop. But alas, my curiosity and excitement over the World Vision Half Marathon I was to train for had set me up for my first splurge at Lu’s.
Once I realized my plethora of cotton hoodies were not cut for the cold, outdoor long runs that were required during training, I picked up the «Tracker» Jacket at Lululemon and fell madly in love with the quality of their products. This sleek black jacket made with their signature «luon» fabric wicks away moisture, retains warmth and breathability and prevents chafing. It is pre-​shrunk, so it fits like a glove, and while being surprisingly comfortable, it is also very flattering. I was also completely head-​over-​heels with the thumbholes that keep the sleeves down while your hands are warm and toasty. I invested in one of their running caps as well for added protection from the cold. All in all, I didn’t mind paying the $ 98 for the track jacket, since it really is one of the best pieces of workout attire I have ever owned and I imagine it lasting many years.
So although lululemon’s products are on the pricey side, you are paying for this expert and perfect balance of functionality and style. Ladies, you know as well as I do that we like to bring it at the gym and get our sweat on, but look cute while doing so. Lululemon has anticipated this need and has crafted their goods to serve our vanity. And really, their logo is adorable and even reflects in the dark!
The SoHo location is great. The service here is brimming with friendliness and know-​how. They greet you with a smile as you walk in, they describe their products to you as you peruse the racks, and they give you helpful suggestions for the type of gear you’ll need for the sport (s) you commit to. Lululemon is driven by female customers, but they do have great men’s apparel, so guys, don’t be shy to go in and see what they’ve got to offer you. It’ll sure be more unique than a Nike t-​shirt.
Now that the 13.1 miles is done (thank God), I have put running aside for other pursuits, that being kickboxing. And in recent weeks, I came back to lululemon and picked up a yellow tank top that was amazingly on sale ($ 19), and will enjoy sweating in it during a heavybag beatdown session. The lady who rang me up for this purchase was extremely nice. See, I have a thing for reusable bags (it’s my eco-​friendly side), and though the tank fit in their small bag, I had asked for the larger sized bag since I am a perpetual bag-​lady, always carrying wads of stuff around and needed volume. So without protest, she met my request with a sunshine smile. What’s also great about their bags are all the inspirational one-​liners that motivate you to «Do one thing a day that scares you,» or give you perspective on life with such wise words as «That which matters the most should never give way to that which matters the least.» It’s all part of their image and manifesto (
).
Sure, you feel a little new age contrivance going on here, but you won’t be worrying about any of that as you break a sweat in comfort and style.