Author's Rating - 9.1 / 10
Top: Varley Batson Sports Bra, Navy Snake, XS (true to size)
Bottom: Varley Union Legging, Navy Snake, XS (true to size)
About Varley -
Top: Varley Batson Sports Bra, Navy Snake, XS (true to size)
Bottom: Varley Union Legging, Navy Snake, XS (true to size)
Varley, a London-based activewear brand, was founded by Lara Mead and her husband Ben Mead in 2014. Varley was inspired by a vacation the couple took to Santa Monica, California. Two years later, in 2016, the company has grown exponentially with headquarters in London and Los Angeles. The brand is carried by more than 150 U.S. retailers, including Bandier and Carbon38, which are Varley's first stocklists.
In the overly crowded athleisure market, Varley stands out by designing contemporary clothing with a performance led approach. They use highest European quality fabrics, which are developed specifically for Varley and sourced in Italy. The design inspiration mostly comes from two cities the couple have lived in: London's sophisticated and neutral color palettes mixed with casual/cool laid-back silhouettes found in Los Angeles. YOGINI'S CLOSET UNFOLD -
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1. Size – I wear an XS. It is true to size. I probably can wear a small for more relax fit as the Union Legging is pretty high compression. For your reference, I wear Lululemon size 4.
2. Style – Full length legging. 3. Inseam – 29.5" long. It's longer than my preferred length. There is little ankle bunching unless I wear it over the heel (I am 5'2). 4. Front Rise – 9.5" high rise. The waistband goes up to my navel. 5. Waistband – 5.25" wide waistband with a hidden key pocket on the left side. I don't normally use the key pocket, but you may find it convenient and useful. |
7. Design for – It can be worn for heated and non-heated yoga as well as gym workouts including spinning, HIIT and Tabata. Given its high compression fabric, I prefer to wear it for gym workouts than yoga.
8. Cost – Retail price $110. I bought it on sale from The Sweatbar for $61.94 including shipping and tax. The Sweatbar offered additional 30% off sale items when I placed the order. Unfortunately, the deal has expired on 7/31.
9. Stitch Seam – Comfortable flat locking seams.
10. Crotch Seam – Single layer fabric (unlined) and no gusset. The design is very similar to L'urv Spot Me Legging, which has a strip of fabric running from one side of inner leg to the other side through the crotch area.
I like the fit and style of the Varley Batson Sports Bra; however, I am a little bit disappointed that the bra is made with two layers of fabrics with no removable pads. It's very likely to show the nipples, and I don't like that. Otherwise, the Batson Bra is comfortable and provides decent support for workouts.
Where to Buy -
Other stores carry Varley include Anthropologie, ASOS, Bandier, Bergdorf Goodman, Carbon38, Evolve, Neiman Marcus, Orchard Mile, Revolve and Yoox.
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