Yogini's Closet - Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri Review

Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri Review

5/19/2017

Author's Rating - 9.7 / 10

Yoginis closet Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri review, Ustrasana Camel Pose

Top: Lululemon Free To Be Bra*Wild, Size 4 (true to size)
Bottom: Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri, Black/White, Size XS (true to size)

PROS / Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri is cottony-soft, super stretchy, breathable and moisture wicking. It provides perfect compression and enhances body curvatures well.

CONS / The capri may not be ideal for high sweat workouts. The fabric is not super lightweight and does not keep you cool.

BOTTOM LINE / I highly recommend Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri. It covers all the needs for yoga and studio workouts. The comfortable fit gives slimming and lifting effect. At $64, it is the best bang for the buck.

Overall 9.7 / 10

Quality / 30%

Performance / 30%

Comfort & Fit / 25%

Design & Style / 15%

Price: $ 64

About Athleta -

Yoginis closet Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri review

Top: Lululemon Free To Be Bra*Wild, Size 4 (true to size)
Bottom: Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri, Black/White, Size XS (true to size)

Athleta, a premier fitness apparel brand owned by Gap, was founded in 1998. To expend its clothing exclusively for women, the company announced launch of girls' clothing line, Athleta Girl, in January 2016. Athleta offers apparel, shoes and accessory for a range of activities including yoga, run, gym workouts as well as ski. You can purchase most of the items in stores, except for some products that are online only.

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Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri Review

I don't know why I haven't reviewed Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri. It is definitely one of my all time favorites. I have owned this capri for few years. It is still holding up well and the striped pattern will never go out of style. In general, I don't review my old purchases because they normally are no longer available. Gladly, this is not the case here. The Stripes Chaturanga Capri is Athleta signature item that is available all year round. The color combinations of stripes may be different each season, but the fit, fabric, performance are the same. I am hoping the price will be staying the same.

Here comes my take on Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri.

1. Size – I wear size XS. The capri is true to size. As a reference, I wear Lululemon size 4.

2. Style – Capri.

3. Inseam – 20" long, which goes right below my calf.

4. Front Rise – 9" standard (medium) rise, which sits about 1" below my navel.

5. Waistband – 3.75” waistband. Although it is not as wide as Lululemon High Rise leggings, it provides sufficient support and coverage. Most importantly, it is comfortable (no dig).

6. Fabric – 88% Nylon, 12% Lycra, which is Athleta signature soft, stretchy and wicking Pilayo®. It reminds me the old Lululemon Luon® fabric that is thick, durable and pill free.

7. Design for – Heated and non-heated yoga as well as studio workouts. This capri is not made for running or high sweat exercises.

8. Cost – Retail price $64. As an Athleta Influencer, I got it with 30% discount.

9. Stitch Seam – Comfortable flat locking seams.

10. Crotch Seam – Lined triangle gusset.

There is a key pocket on the inner right side of the waistband. It fits a key or studio/gym membership card as well as ID and credit card. The pocket is only slightly larger than a credit card; therefore, most of the cell phones would not fit in there. Personally, I've never used the hidden pocket. It is not comfortable to have any object around my waist.

The waistband stays up and flat on my waist. Even though there is an elastic band inside the waistband, it does not cause discomfort, unlike those on Electric & Rose Starry Night Legging and Brazil Wear Ceci Capri dig into my skin.

The capri is made in Vietnam. Compared to those made in USA, the quality and performance of the Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri are the same if not better.

I highly recommend the Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri. If you don't have it already, you should visit the Athleta store to try it out. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Athleta Stripes Chaturanga Capri covers all the needs for yoga, including:

✓  Super Stretchy: A must for yoga.
✓  Moisture Wicking: No embarrassing wet spots.
✓  Breathable: Provides good ventilation without perspiration being trapped inside the capri.
✓  Body Slimming & Lifting: Enhances body curvatures.
✓  Comfortable: Cottony-soft fabric and no-dig waistband.
✓  Durable: I have this capri for 2-3 years and it's holding up well (no color fading, pilling and chafing).
✓ Affordable: The best bang for the buck (compared to average yoga pants price of $80-$100).

If I am rating this capri for yoga, I would score it 10 out 10. I can't think of anything that needs improvement. It gives the comfortable and slimming fit. It is high performance. The best part is that it is reasonably priced. I wear it to yoga, tabata and zumba. If you are into running, spinning or any high sweat workouts, the capri may not be best choice. You will need a fabric that's lighter weight to help you stay cool. For that reason, I do not give it a perfect score.