The key to lululemon's strategy is to avoid Plus-Size shoppers.
The sizes range from 2-12.There are a few items that include sizes 0 and 14.You can check out the official size chart from lululemon, but bear in mind that it may or may not predict your perfect size.
If you are on the smaller end of the size spectrum, your lululemon size will most likely not be the same as your dress size.A dress size 2 in lulu is not the same as an XXS.A lulu 4 is the same as an xs or 0/2.You will get closer to your dress size in larger sizes.Don't trust the number on the label, it may or may not be what you're used to!
It is helpful to know how it is supposed to fit.The tag on the item will tell you if it is a fitted or loose style.Compression is a factor.You may prefer a smaller size for items labeled as lightweight, naked, or barely there.On the other hand, items designed for a supportive fit will feel tight and may even nudging you towards a larger size.
1 is comfort.Comfort is the most important part of fit.Do you feel like you will rip out of it if you move?Is it cutting in somewhere?The bra band, the waistband, and the underarms are some of the key areas to pay attention to.Try to find out if something is pinching or squeezing.
There is a movement test.You can see how the item feels when you move around.Try twisting, squatting, jogging in place, raising your arms, lunging, etc.When you are done, notice how your clothes feel.Did everything stay put or did it move?Do you think you need to change anything?You may want to try a smaller size if things shift too much.
There is a fabric appearance.If you make pants out of luon fabric, make sure there is no sheen.luon will get a shiny look when it is over stretched.If you grab a pair of pants or a tank and stretch it out with your hands, you will see what I mean.You should size up if the fabric is shiny at the hips or thighs.
Wrinkling.The front hip/crotch area will be over stretched if your crops are too small.Due to the fabric being strained, there will be a faint shimmy across the crotch.
The tights above are over stretched across the front of the hips, creating a wavy pattern.They are too small.
If there is excess fabric around the crotch and thigh crease, this could indicate that they are too big.
If you are standing up straight in a neutral stance, the fabric should fall smoothly across the front of your hips.
There are no signs of over stretching or wrinkling in this photo, and the fabric lays smoothly across the hips.These fit perfectly.
Most lululemon bras are marked with the same sizes as other items.There is a guide to how lulu's sizes compare to US band size.
The numbers above are a good place to start.Check the tag first to see what kind of support and coverage you will get.If you want to wear a style with lower coverage, try a size up from your usual lulu bra size.