Lululemon Black Friday Sale Best Deals 2022 | The Strategist - New York Magazine
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To put it simply, Lululemon makes some of the most universally beloved workout gear that we've ever written about. While the brand is known for designing yoga clothes first and foremost (and numerous instructors have waxed lyrical to us about its stretchy, four-way-flexing pants), we also love the brand's running tees and shorts, as well as especially its supportive and sports-ready bras, which run up to a G-cup. For Black Friday, many of those products that we've written about and recommended time and again — from an '80s-style workout scrunchie to one of our favorite gym bags to a magical T-shirt that will hide your sweat while flattering your bust — are up to 50 percent off for the next 24 hours, which means it's a great time to stock up on tried-and-true, Strat-approved gym gear that'll suit any yoga practice, running style, or work-from-home routine. We also spotted a few newer products that are similarly discounted, including a design-y men's hoodie with anti-bacterial technology, and a Barbie-pink ribbed tank that could definitely transition beyond your workout wardrobe. To help you make some hard decisions, we've broken down the best deals into categories: women's bottoms (including shorts, skirts and joggers), bras and accessories (including hats and headwear), men's tops (including zip-ups and hoodies), and men's bottoms (including a pair of stretchy office-friendly pants beloved by Wall Streeters and our associate editor Louis Cheslaw alike).
There's a lot to choose from, so when making up your mind, be sure to browse our full guide to the brand's best designs. Our Black Friday coverage is over for the day, but come back for more Lululemon deals and discounts on Cyber Monday, November 28. For maximum holiday shopping intel, find all of our other Black Friday sales coverage here, browse our full list of gift guides, and sign up for our newsletter for yet more insider tips.
Lululemon's longtime best-selling Wunder Unders arguably kickstarted the now-ubiquitous yoga pant craze. And they're still beloved by fitness experts we've spoken with recently, including Kate Posch, a yoga instructor at Sky Ting, who says they're her "go-to everyday legging." Katherine Gundling, a coach and programmer at ICE CrossFit NYC and Oculus CrossFit, adds that "they will last you years and stay in great condition," too.
Lululemon's Align pants are similarly quintessential and beloved. Fitness instructor Ashley Rosenberg calls the style a "forever classic" that's "just unbeatable." Expecting mothers, yoga instructors, and other fitness folk all agree, praising their high-rise fit, durability, and four-way stretch.
Already own a pair of Align pants? Try out their cropped version, with a sweet scalloped hem.
These dolphin-smooth yoga pants are unusually supportive and snug, and explicitly designed to stay in place while you're on the mat. So while we can't guarantee that you won't need to adjust your pose, at least you won't be tugging at any fabric while doing so.
Vanessa Chu, the co-founder of Stretch'd, knows a thing or two about leggings — "I probably have over 50 pairs" — and wears these for any running, cardio, or HIIT workouts. "I need sweat wicking for cardio and love if they have pockets in the back for stashing my credit card or a side pocket for holding my cell phone," Chu says. "This way I can have all I need when I'm literally on the run."
If you're more a runner than yogi, these weightless pants provide studio comfort on the footpath. They're designed with a back pocket for your phone, as well as a waist drawcord for an easy fit.
A highly-discounted pair of bike shorts with a subtle camouflage pattern, waistband pocket, and enough stretch for serious workouts (or coffee runs, in an oversized sweater).
On-sale in both blue and white, this skirt's very-subtle shorts lining makes it perfect for running, whether on the track or just about town. We could definitely see ourselves playing tennis in it, too.
Made from smooth cotton terry, these joggers are slim-fitting, with just the tiniest amount of slouch.
We've been recommending Lululemon's Swiftly Tech racerback for years, especially for running. The lightweight fabric is interwoven with naturally antimicrobial silver thread to prevent odor, and our former writer Karen Adelson called it "a workhorse that gets me through most of the summer."
Behold, a cute T-shirt with secret powers: When we went searching for the best clothes to hide sweat, stylist Gaelle Paul told us that its technical fabric does a great job at reducing odor.
The capped sleeves on this tank aren't just for looks: they're actually cleverly designed to avoid backpack strap chafing while hiking.
With a cropped length that's just begging to be paired with high-waisted jeans, this Barbie-pink tank could go way beyond your workout wardrobe, if you wanted it to.
Or here's a breezier tank to throw over your yoga pants, in a subtler marbled hue.
One of our eight best sports bras for women, Lululemon's Energy Bra has (removable) molded foam cups, which add shape and separation to eliminate any unwanted jiggle-jiggle as you move.
With a longer line of coverage than the Energy Bra above, this reversible style gives you two outfit options: camo, or monochrome.
Designed for high-impact activities and made with a breathable fabric, we love this bra for the way it reduces bounce.