I love lululemon, but not only is it expensive, it also sometimes feels like the only available option when it comes to workout leggings. On a mission to right this wrong, I asked Her Campus contributors what their favorite leggings brands are, scoured the internet for product reviews, and tried a few alternatives myself. Behold the results of my groundbreaking research.
Adidas
$34.99 at SIX:02
For such a popular brand, Adidas' leggings are surprisingly affordable. These cute pants consistently receive 4.5 to 5 stars on Zappos and Amazon, so you know it's real.
Alo Yoga
$114 at Alo Yoga
"Better than lulu," says Her Campus contributor Elana Golub.
Asics
$50 at Asics
"I love my Asics leggings!!!" says HC contributor Abby Piper. "They're super high quality, have a cool design just like lulu and I got mine on sale so they were a way better price."
Athleta
$79 at Athleta
HC contributor Lexi Hill highly recommends Athleta leggings.
Bandier
$110 at Bandier
Now-cult brand Bandier is another favorite of Lexi's.
BELOFORTE
$132 at BELOFORTE
Recommended by yours truly, these babies just keep everything in place and are super breathable.
Booty by Brabants
$75 at Booty by Brabants
HC staffer Maggie Scenna is obsessed with this indie brand.
Carbon38
$196 at Carbon38
Maggie also loves Carbon38 for working out.
Express
$39.90 at Express
"I got a pair from express that are fab TBH," says HC staffer Sammi Burke.
Forever 21
$19.90 at Forever 21
It doesn't get much more affordable than Forever 21. Although you can't expect them to match the quality of lululemon, they come pretty close.
Girlfriend Collective
Girlfriend Collective made waves when they offered free leggings for the price of shipping (for real though—*cough cough* Sunny Co. Clothing), and have since garnered quite a few fans, including HC editor Katie Naymon.
Ivy Park
$40 at SIX:02
"I honestly think Ivy Park is actually really good quality and it's stylish!" says HC blogger Savanna Tavakoli.
Koral
$125 at SIX:02
I own this pair and, like, *insert peach emoji*
Mott50
$72+ at Mott50
Mott50's clothes protect you from the sun with UPF 50, compared to UPF 5 for most regular clothing. That's pretty cool, if you ask me.
Nuyu
$70 at Nuyu
Does lulu have collegiate collections? Didn't think so.
SoulCycle
$88 at SoulCycle
If you're a Soul addict, these are pretty much a must.
Target
$34.99 at Target
"Honestly great for the price," Abby says.
Victoria Sport
$62.50 at Victoria Sport
"I'm obsessed with the Knockout leggings from Victoria's Secret!" says HC blogger and Cal Poly member Taylor Petschl. I own these too, and I adore them—I got mine as part of a promotion, which included a pair of leggings and a sports bra for $55!
VS Pink
$59.95 at VS Pink
Not to be confused with Victoria Sport, VS Pink also carries a collection of cute workout leggings at the fraction of the price of lulus.