Lululemon

So, as my good friends know, lululemon has quite a grip on me. This past Friday, I attended their factory warehouse sale. It was...well, judge for yourself.

I used to love Great America as a child. This brought back memories...

Thank goodness I have the blogger for iPhone app and was able to get some serious work done whilst waiting.

the beginning stages

I felt like a horse in a corral.

in-line entertainment

the final line before getting in

water bottle I won from lululemon-related trivia

the final haul

I have to say, I was a little disappointed by the sale.  As a lulu-enthusiast, I have seen quite a few of these items before.  It was all 'we made too much' - on a large scale stage.  Not that there was anything wrong with that, but I was secretly hoping for it to be like the Coach Factory Store (or other factory stores) where it's never-before seen merchandise that didn't hit the main line.  I don't necessarily think this was inaccurate marketing on their part or anything like that, I just had higher hopes.  I was able to escape with spending under $100, which really says a lot (knowing me).  

I look forward to their new Spring line.

And Now, A Word On Sports Bras.

So I have fallen in love with Lululemon.  It only makes sense.  I love fancy, nice, high-end things.  I love dance and working out.  I love nice clothing.  There needed to be a company that focuses on well-fitted, cute, stylish workout clothes.  It was a genius idea on someone's end.  What gal doesn't want a cute sports bra?

Why yes, I do love my purple lululemon sports bra.  It is one of the best.

Is it the absolute best sports bra ever?  No.  Who makes the absolute best sports bra?

(Drumroll please.)

Aerie.

Yes, that random little known store - the American Eagle underwear store.  They also have the best bras.

I was discussing this with a good friend who was in complete agreement with me.  She then suggested that this store was well accustomed to, ahem, women built like us.  Said friend has a very similar body type to me.

I think that's why I love my Aerie sports bra.  (And I may have simultaneously lost all my male readers.)  It still takes the time to shape and accentuate instead of simply focusing on flattening and holding in.  Most women who are concerned about their support are those who, ahem, really desperately need it - and I feel most of the upper body support industry caters to this sector of the market.  I often find my sector of the market ignored in this respect.  Dear bra industry - please don't forget about my people.

Bravo, Aerie.  I don't mean to brand you in a certain way, but you really work for me.

Have any other women out there built like me found luck at any other bra/sports bra stores?!  Any other brand recommendations?  Anyone else love Aerie?  Your thoughts?