I had a rare hour long get out of jail free card this afternoon thanks to my mom coming over to watch the kids, and since I’d already gone to Crossfit early this morning at 6am I was able to zip to the mall and grab some tanks to try on. First off was the Practice Freely Tank in Lavender Dusk. I love the color of this tank, especially paired with  Deep Indigo bottoms, but I just didn’t love the way the tank looked on me. Something about the sides of the bust where the top panel of fabric doesn’t wrap around. I also didn’t love how voluminous the bottom of the tank was even in the size down (this is a size 8). The back was nice but then again I felt really exposed having such an open back and also having the sides so open as well. I’m looking forward to seeing different tops in this color. 

 The Flow and Go Tank in Deep Navy was really a surprise. I loved the color and really liked the fit for casual wear and how light and airy it felt. I sized down to an 8 and the 8 felt really comfortable and loose in the straps. I can’t imagine how much more unsupportive and loose the straps would be in my TTS 10 but I know it wont work for me. The only negative in this tank is that the bra IS so unsupportive and the straps are so stretchy. I feel like every few minutes I have to hike the straps back up and lift the girls to their proper location. I’d pass on this tank except that I saw a girl a few weeks ago wearing an older version of this tank to Crossfit and she layered it over a very supportive bra. It wasn’t the best look with all the straps in the back but it didn’t look bad either so I know I can probably wear this to Crossfit for a really airy and breathable top as well as wear it casually in the summer with jeans or crops. I ordered the Dance Strap Tank last night and I only plan on keeping one of these three tanks so it’s all up to wether or not I fall in love with the Dance Strap Tank tomorrow when it arrives but I’ll keep you guys posted. 

This has got to be the best Lululemon knock off so far. Reader Winnie found this Sansara Yoga Clothing brand tank at Winners (a Canadian retailer much like Marshall’s in the US) for 19.99 and it is an almost exact replica of the Lululemon Tinted Canvas Print Full Eagle Tank. Many Canadian retailers such as Zellers and Joe Fresh (Loblaws) have come up with really great quality lululemon replica items such as the Audrey Jacket but this one is surprising because it’s the same print, color scheme and tank design. 

Sansara, Winners $19.99

Lululemon Full Eagle Tank

Full Eagle Tank, Tinted Canvas Print

I managed to try on the Practice Freely Tank this afternoon and it was a bit of a fail for me. I’ll post a fit report with pictures later this afternoon. 

Last night I ordered the Dance Strap Tank instead of the Lavender Dusk Practice Freely Tank that I’d been thinking about getting and now I’m having second thoughts. Two tanks is not in the budget and I was swayed by the prettiness of the Dance Strap Tank and the fact that I’ve always wanted one but I almost think the Practice Freely Tank is more versatile and practical for me. Ah well, I’ll wait and see when I receive it and then maybe exchange it. 

This banner was posted on the lululemon website and spotted by Corinne, which means it’s a sneak peek of something coming soon. It’s a We Are From Space Print in Dazzle (orange) Violet and Aquamarine. I am dying, DYING to see this Cool Racerback Tank. I love that the seam detailing on the left is black. Can you imagine? I space dye CRB with black contrast stitching? Lulu, please make. 

Lots of retro items uploaded tonight such as the Dance Strap Tank (which I’ve coveted a very long time!), the Shape Jacket, Swift Tank etc. I ordered the Aquamarine Dance Strap Tank because I’ve constantly been searching for a size 10 on ebay and have never seen one. I’ve never tried this tank on before, I think I was very pregnant when it was out in stores back in 2008, but I’ve always thought it was so pretty. Who knows, it may be too scandalous for me to wear something like this but I’d love it as a summer casual wear tank. Also, I think these were originally made out of Lullure so I’m not sure how the luxtreme will look but I’m gonna finally give this one a shot. 

Did you order anything tonight? Any old retro favorites of yours? 

A US store just posted this Lavender Haze Practice Freely Tank although I’m not 100% on the color name since some stores call it Lavender Haze and others call it Lavender Dusk. Who knows.  I’m really, really liking it in this color, especially since it’s solid. I have yet to try one on although I have been a bit more interested in it lately and am now thinking it’d be great for summer. 

Practice Freely Tank Lavender Dusk 

Discovery Striped/Aquamarine Practice Freely Tanks have been spotted in Ontario stores along with the White/Indigo Bold Striped Practice Freely Tank that is online and the Discovery Stripe Scuba that we saw last week is also now in Canadian stores. Thanks ‘L’ for the heads up!

Discover Stripe Practice Freely Tank

White/Indigo Bold Stripe

An Australian store just posted this picture of their latest Wunder Unders released (which means eventually they will make there way here). The Wunder Unders on the left may very well be a new Lolo like purple, or they are the Pigment Blue not pigment! They are reversible and the color code is  BLK/TGB (black/something). I’m keeping my fingers crossed that these are a new pretty heathered purple Wunder Under Crop.

Scuba Hoodie in Aquamarine, White, Lavender Dusk and Deep Indigo Dip Dye