Review: Xersion Racerback (Lululemon CRB Dupe)

I love my CRBs from Lulu as much as the next gal but I like to have variety in my closet especially with the recent decline in Lululemon's quality and escalating prices. I have found a similar tank from Xersion by JC Penney. The fabric is soft, dries quickly but it is thinner than Lulu's CRBs. The length of the Xersion tank is a tad shorter but I am not exactly tall to begin with so this aspect does not bother me (FYI they do carry "Tall" versions of the tank). I have used these tanks running and I had no issues of it riding up. I have had these for several weeks now and have not experienced any quality issues yet. I do wish the fabric was a little more thicker but for $10, I cannot complain. I should note that although the fabric is thinner than Lulu's regular CRBs, the tank is NOT sheer.

If you do not have a JC Penny near you, you can buy the Xersion Racerback Singlet here and here. It comes in Misses, Petites and Talls.

Xersion Long Singlet Tank in Tilandsia Purple can be purchased here

Xersion Racerback Singlet in Bachelor Button

Xersion Sizzling Pink Racerback

Sizzling pink compared to Pinkelicious

Xersion fabric content

Xersion tag

Xersion Neon Berry tank and Sizzling Pink

Xersion Charcoal Tank (Size Small) compared to Lululemon's Pig Pink CRB (Size 8)

Back comparison

Lululemon Bordeaux Drama Dupe from Athleta

I loved the color Bordeaux Drama from Lululemon but unfortunately it sold out real quick and I wasn't able to grab what I wanted. Fortunately for me, Athleta came out with their own version of the color. They are calling it Sangria. Here's some products they offer in that color.

Revelation Capri $79

Rubik Capri $79

No Sweatin' It Hoodie $98

Heavenly Hail Hoodie $89

Juniper Jacket $118

Bra Cup Wild Card Tank $39

Scrunch Cami $64

Wee Are From Space Prints from Athleta

If you are disappointed like me with Lululemon's current releases, it might be worth your while to check out Athleta's products. They have some pretty cute items that are better quality than Lululemon's current crap. I was wanting a THICK AND NOT SEE THROUGH running crop from Lululemon but most of their current items are see through and thin so I've given up hope that they will release a pair of good running crops anytime soon.

Here's something similar to Lululemon's Run: Chase Me Capri in Wee Are From Space of last year's release.

 Athleta's Rubik Capri $79

Comes in Black, Sangria, and Dress Blue

 

Athleta's Tangram Capri $79

Comes in Black and Dress Blue

 

Lululemon Spin it To Win it Dupe from Zobha

Here is another dupe from Zobha; the Mia Tank! This one looks better constructed than the Spin it to win it Tank from Lululemon. I would check this out especially at the price of $24.99 and free shipping. It comes in three colors (bring fuchsia/black, fanfare/black, phantom heather/black).

Lululemon Right Round Tank Dupe from Zobha

Did you miss out on last year's Right Round Tank in Alberta Lake? I've found a dupe for you from Zobha. It is called the Karin Tank and it comes in 5 colors (black, fuchsia, fanfare, purple and phantom heather). Best part is it's on sale for only $24.99! Just like Lululemon, Zobha offers free shipping to it's customers. I ordered the fuchsia/black and phantom heather/black, what did you get?

Lululemon Right Round Tank

Lululemon Hot But Not Tank Dupe from Zobha

Zobha is currently having a spring sale and they have a really great deal going on right now. Besides free shipping, you can get 20% off your order by using the coupon code: ZBFBSPRING at checkout.

Here's a great Hot But Not Tank dupe from Zobha. It is called the "Bella Tank" and it's on sale for $24.99! You won't see prices like that at Lulu. Lululemon, take note and step up your game because there are quite a few up and coming Yoga and Activewear companies that are producing cute and better quality clothing.

Have you Met Ellie yet?

I love Lululemon but their declining quality and issues as of late has made me look elsewhere for cute and functional workout gear. I stumbled upon Ellie and thought it was worth checking out.

Ellie is a subscription service just like Birchbox, JustFab, ShoeMint and Julep. These type of services are becoming more and more popular each day but Ellie is the first subscription service that caters women's athletic apparel. Just like other subscription services, each month you will have exclusive access to specially designed pieces only available to club members. But what drew me to Ellie was not the subscription service, it was the style and quality for a fraction of the cost of Lululemon. For $49.95 you get two pieces of apparel of your choice. That's $25/item versus $64 for a tank, $78 for a pair of crops and $98 for a pair of yoga pants at Lululemon. Now, that is a steal!

Besides the price, this is why I love Ellie:

♥ Ellie is manufactured in the USA

♥ If you are not satisfied with an item, you can return it for a replacement and Ellie will cover shipping both ways. This is exactly similar to Athleta's guarantee which is a good business move for Ellie.

♥ Ellie manufactures their own fabric that rivals the quality of Lululemon's

       ♥ The fabrics: 

       ♥ ♥ Ellie-Tex: pre-shrunk, moisture-wicking, support and flexibility

       ♥ ♥ Ellie Pro-Tex: Antimicrobial

       ♥ ♥ Ellie DryFlex: UV Protection, Total Coverage

       ♥ ♥ Ellie Mesh: Super light and comfortable, Heat-activated

       ♥ ♥ Ellie SofTex: Lightweight, very soft, Trufit (perfect blend of lycra and spandex so it'll hold it's shape)

       ♥ ♥ Ellie Silktreme: Fluid, bio fabulous and mineral deposit free

♥ All Ellie's fabrics have TruFit Technology, they promise that their clothing will fit the same the first time you put it on and on the 30th time you hit the gym. All fabrics are pre-shrunk and will hold it's shape.

The Vixen tank from Ellie. Very similar to Lululemon's Practice Freely tank

If you become a member of Ellie's Fit Fashionista Club, it is $49.95 a month and you get to choose two items. Only catch is you'll have to remember to skip a month before the 7th of each month if you do not want to purchase anything or be charged that month.

Ellie offers women a chic new line in women's fitness apparel. Save 20% Now.