Mail Day: Lulu haul for the week

This is what I got in Lulu WMTM last week.

1) Swimsuit. Ordered this Thursday morning, arrived Saturday morning.
I have the black and white stripe bikini and really needed a one-piece for boogie boarding. My sister lives at the beach—and I feel like the current tries to take off my bikini bottoms. Figured a one-piece was the answer. This swimsuit fits really well. The mesh panels are a nice detail. And I think this would be a good suit if I take up lap swimming at the gym. If the black one goes on markdown, I'll buy it in a heartbeat. $29 for a $108 swimsuit. I like that price.
The only drawback of the swimsuit, is that it shows a little more butt that I'd like it to. (I do have a big butt for my size.)

2) Sculpt short
I have this quest to find shorts that look good on my big quads. With a 6 inch inseam, these are longer than some of the Lulu shorts, so I thought I'd give them a try. You can wear them as long as you want—they stretch out. I think I'm on the fence on these and we'll see if I'll wear them. I need more shorts, so this is a step in the right direction. Think I'm going to pass on ordering this in another color. $29 is a good price but I don't love them enough to get another pair.

3) 105 singlet in heathered jeweled magenta
I love the 105 singlet and am so sad they're not making it anymore. When this one went on markdown, I snatched it up. $39 isn't the best price and this was the slowest of my orders to arrive. I ordered it Tuesday (that's when they added it to WMTM) and it got here the next Wednesday. The color isn't as bright as I'd like (like the CRB), but it's nice and I've already worn it. I'll keep an eye out for a brighter tank in the mean time.

Fabletics: cancel my membership

It's been a year and I'm canceling my Fabletics membership.

Top reasons
1. I don't like their new rewards program.
I was THIS close to getting a new free outfit—anything I wanted. And then they changed the rewards program so now I'm THIS close to getting free crappy sale stuff that isn't selling. Seriously, there is nothing in the rewards section that tempts me. It's cheap tanks and sports bras with no support. I contacted customer service about how this new program screwed me over and the canned email suggested I buy a new outfit to look fabulous this weekend. ?? Really?

2. I don't actually wear most of the Fabletics clothes I've purchased.
• The sports bras offer no support.
• The capri's cut into my calves and don't hold up well after washing.
• And the tanks are just cheap and make me look like I have lumps when I don't. (I've tried up a size, it doesn't help.)
• I wear my stuff from other brands more. I don't need more stuff I won't wear.

3. I don't like their outfits concepts. I have a lot of athletic clothes. I might want a pair of capris or a top. But never is everything I want in the same outfit. It's cheaper to buy an outfit when crops are $40 and you have to pay $8 shipping, but shipping is free when you spend $50. So I end up buying outfits and then returning them. And it takes forever for the returns to process. I'd rather buy a top or a pair of shorts, not get a top I'll never wear because it's as cheap as shopping.

4. I'd rather save my money and buy Lululemon.

My overall impression of Fabletics: It was fun for a little while. I had fun ordering outfits, but I just don't wear the clothes I bought from them.

Should you try it? You might like it.

There are some other subscription boxes I'd like to try.

Things not to wear to the gym

Ever wonder what you shouldn't war to the gym? This week's edition features a few fashion fails I've seen recently. Just no.

1. One strap tanks.
This isn't Dancing With The Stars. It's a workout. And I'm worried your boob is going to fall out. You don't look hot. You look like you're trying too hard, or desperate, or just inappropriate.

2. Neon peach pants.
I saw a cute little girl wear these blinding pants (so much more neon in person) to work out the other day. And while the girl was slim, the pants amplified her cottage cheese butt. It was horrifying.

2. Head to toe hot pink.
I love pink. But don't overdo it. And the reason everyone wears dark capris to the gym is because they're slimming. Neon pants tend to make your thighs and butt look so much worse. This heavy lady wore head to toe to pink to workout one day. I loved that she was working out. And she probably loved her outfit. But the pants screamed to be looked at and and they amplified her problem areas. Wear black. You'll blend in. It's slimming and won't shine a spotlight on your thigh dimples.

What should you wear to the gym:

Long tank that covers your butt and dark bottoms. 

1. Tanks or T-shirts. I prefer dry-wicking fabric to cotton T-shirts. But you won't look out of place in a cotton T-shirt. Also, if you look lumpy in a shirt, go a size up. You shouldn't see lumps in something that fits right. (Cut out backs are really trendy and cool at the moment).

2. Dark capris or leggings. (Pure Barre won't let you wear shorts and I don't like wearing shorts). You want a nice thick fabric that's not see-through. (Patterns are fun but can make your thighs look wider or butt look weird).

3. The right sports bra. Victoria's Secret always makes great ones. Their VS Sport line is pretty great actually.