Happy Friday! Believe it or not, but this Hotty Hot HR Short 2.5" in Hawaiian Blue is the first Lululemon purchase I made in 2025. This is unheard of for me, ever since I discovered them in 2014. I don't think I've ever gone more than a month or two without buying something from Lulu. Lately their drops just haven't been exciting to me at all, but I seem to run out of shorts more than anything else I wear and need some more so I am not doing laundry all the time. I'll eventually pick up a couple more pairs.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size 4/6 or XS/Small in Lululemon. I also wear size PXS in Athleta.
I am super happy to see Hawaiian Blue making a comeback. It is such a bright happy shade of blue. I'm wearing my usual size 4. I'm not quite a size 6 in these shorts. Size 4 fit fine in the waist, but I feel like my hips are a little bigger, or these are cut a little smaller in the hips, I can't tell. That said, this style is still my favorite pair of workout/running short.
Next, we have a fit request from Cindy for Athleta's Skyline HR Barrel Leg Pant. The store did not have petite sizing for me to try on, so these are regular size 2.
also wearing
Athleta Essential Slub Tee Bone Size XS
I was surprised the inseam is 27" and they didn't drag on the floor, but they are a bit bunchy from the front. They still look fine, just a bit baggy but I think that's the trend these days. These pants have zero stretch in them, which is why I am wearing size 2. If I ate a big lunch I would probably be uncomfortable in these.
These are high rise, the waistband hits above my belly button. From the front, the barrel leg is evident, and to be honest, I don't get this trend at all. I don't think these pants are flattering. It just reminds me of kids teasing each other for being bow-legged. How this became a fashion trend is beyond me. 😆
I did like the feel of the material, it's structured, similar to denim. Since these are not stretchy at all, it's an easy pass for me. That's it for me! Let me know what you think of the barrel pant trend! Do you have a pair? Have a fantastic weekend!
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(I tried this on and I liked it, but the neck opening is a tad small.)
The shorts are a beautiful color.
ReplyDeleteI am also not a fan of barrel leg pants. However, I did get a pair of wide leg pants from Athleta that I love. They are the Maeve Colette pants. They are meant to be cropped but I got the regular length, not petite, and they are full length on me.
I'm assuming you meant Anthropologie! I looked at those pants online just now, the length would be perfect, but that high rise of 12.5" would be too much. Love the colors they're offering.
DeleteSorry, definitely meant anthro!
DeleteI still don’t get and won’t get behind the barrel leg/super baggy pants trend! I know fashion is cyclical but I’m going to leave my high school days fashions behind 😅 I just feel like the denim especially makes a lot of people look frumpy with no shape, but hey maybe it’s super comfortable 🤷♀️
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to see that you have come back around to Lululemon again, sometimes they just have a must have color?
Hi AC! Totally agree, I still prefer straight leg over wide leg, but barrel pants are a definite no for me. Maybe they are comfy, but that's not a look I like even a little bit.
DeleteHawaiian Blue is one of those must have colors! I wouldn't mind adding some sort of top in the color for summer. Here's hoping!
I'm not usually a blue person, but Hawaiian blue is a gorgeous color!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand the barrel leg trend either. I don't think it's a flattering look at all. Wide leg, however, is totally my jam! I hope the trend sticks around for a while.
I think Wide Leg's stick around a few more years. I hope the Barrel Leg goes away soon though haha.
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