Our Honest Fabletics Review: What to Know Before You Join

Do you need an honest Fabletics review to help you decide whether or not you should sign up for a VIP Membership? Maybe you’re just wondering: how does Fabletics work? If so, you’re in the right spot. We decided to try out the leggings and tops for ourselves because we had all the questions too. Now we can tell you all about the process and what to expect.

We paid for our own Fabletics outfits, so these opinions are our own. Overall, we think the styles rival some of the stuff we find at lululemon, but the quality isn’t quite as high. The quality of Fabletics is more like Gap Body, but the prices are closer to what you’d find at Target, so the value here is very good. Also, Fabletics merch comes in a wide variety of sizes to fit all body shapes.

While this is great news, we noticed that unfortunately, sizes tend to sell out fast. So if you know you’ll be placing an order, do it on the first day of the month so you can get the best size selection. You’ll see that pretty much everything we bought is already sold out, but don’t worry — it can come back in stock.

We’ll get right to our Fabletics reviews, but stick around at the end for a little Q&A if you want to know how it works, how to sign up, etc.

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Our Fabletics Reviews: Is Fabletics worth it?

We tried on and walked around in (some of us walked a mile!) two shirts, a sports bra, and two pairs of leggings. So, without further ado, here’s our complete Fabletics review:

The Micah Muscle Tank is super cute, but only if you tie it up. Otherwise, it just looks baggy and not flattering at all. Since it runs large, it should be easy to tie it up. Also, it is crazy soft! Keep in mind, though, that it’s a muscle tank, so the armholes are really low. You’d probably need to wear a full-coverage sports bra to be comfortable. All in all, we’d give it a 4 out of 5 stars.

We give the Mila Medium Impact Sports Bra a 3.5 out of 5 stars because it’s not quite true to size. Compared to a Victoria’s Secret sports bra, this one felt a bit too tight around the ribs. But overall, the bra gives good support, and the fabric didn’t irritate our skin while exercising.

The Oasis PureLuxe High-Waisted 7/8 Legging fits well, runs true-to-size, and is quite thick. We like the high waist and the placement of the phone pocket on the side of the leg. But the width of the pocket size was a little too small if you have a larger phone. The pocket does fit a smaller phone and a set of keys because it’s quite deep. The capris get 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The Carter Cropped Swing Tank gets 3.5 out of 5 stars. We love the material — it’s soft and very breathable and the tank is loose-fitting, so you could easily do an intense workout in it without overheating. But you need high-waisted pants in order to cover your stomach. And since the shirt is loose, it’s also a bit wide, so you might need to tie it in a knot off to the side for a better fit.

We like the Trinity High-Waisted Pocket Capri Leggings, the best of the two pairs of leggings we tried. They’re soft, thick, and include that awesome high-waist coverage. There are a few pockets, and the one for a phone isn’t quite large enough to fit an iPhone, the only drawback in our opinion. The full-length leggings (often sold out) do have a larger phone pocket. Also, the phone pocket is right at the small of your back, and half of us liked this feature while half of us felt it was a spot that gets too sweaty for a phone. Overall we are obsessed, so the leggings get a 5 out of 5 stars. You can wait for the full size to come back into stock, or if the iPhone pocket isn’t a dealbreaker, get the capris.

 

 

Here’s our Fabletics reviews verdict.

In the end, we think that the Fabletics introductory offer is a screaming bargain! In fact, anytime you can get prices around 50% off or more (like the current intro offer or during Black Friday), jump on it. As far as continuing with Fabletics and paying $59.95 per month for additional outfits, we’re not as certain.

It’s not that $59.95 per month is an unfair price! The value is still really good — it’s just a matter of whether you have the budget to prioritize a new workout outfit every month and if you’ll remember to skip or cancel. Plus, it can be frustrating to search for items in stock in your size. We hope these Fabletics reviews from our team shed enough light for you to make a decision either way.

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Fabletics FAQ

Is Fabletics legit?

Fabletics is a subscription retailer that’s co-owned by celebrity actress Kate Hudson. You can find women’s workout and athleisure clothing, shoes, and accessories for sale.

So, is Fabletics legit? Yes! In addition to subscribing to Fabletics to receive regular shipments of merchandise, you can also shop at 70+ brick-and-mortar Fabletics retail stores in North America. If you live near one, you should definitely stop in to check out the quality of the clothing for yourself.

How does Fabletics work, though? Keep on reading.

 

How does Fabletics work?

To get the most out of this, sign up for a Fabletics VIP Membership for discounts and other perks listed below. Sure, you can always hop on the website and start buying, but you won’t save the most money that way.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Take a short Fabletics Lifestyle Quiz to help Fabletics figure out what styles to send you.
2. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll get the introductory offer which is typically two pairs of leggings or shorts for $24. Right now, you’ll also get 70% off sitewide as a new member.
3. Each month, you’ll receive new outfit recommendations based on your style and workout preferences.
4. On the first day of each month, Fabletics will send you options for new handpicked outfits.
5. Log in to your Fabletics.com account between the 1st and the 5th of the month to make your selection or “skip this month.”
6. All outfits start at $59.95 USD — which is 40% off the listed price — and include free shipping. This means you get one outfit per month for this price.

Bonus! You can also choose to use your VIP points and credits at a Fabletics retail store. You’ll get the exact same price — 40% off one outfit per month — and then you don’t have to wait for shipping!

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Is there a Fabletics Black Friday deal I should know about?

Yep — brand new Fabletics VIP Members typically get 70% off sitewide during Black Friday. The typical introductory offer is 50% off, but we’ve seen them offer up to 70% off for new VIP members throughout the year (most recently in Aug. 2023).

 

What happens when I skip a month?

Your credit card won’t be charged and you won’t be shipped any new items for that month. This is a great option if you want Fabletics VIP membership pricing but you don’t need new apparel every single month.

Remember, you MUST skip or cancel between the 1st and 5th of the month, or your card will be charged $59.95, which will show up as a credit on your account to spend during the next month. Unused credits will expire after 12 months.

As long as you skip in time, you’ll avoid this charge.

TIP: Set a reminder on your phone to skip or cancel before you get charged every month.

 

 

You can now cancel Fabletics online.

Fabletics will continue to debit $59.95 from your account on the 6th of every month unless you skip by the 5th or cancel your membership. In the past, you could not cancel Fabletics online, which was a major complaint in Fabletics reviews. But they’ve since listened to that feedback and you can now cancel your VIP membership by phone, live chat, or within your Fabletics account online.

To cancel by phone, call Fabletics customer service at 1-844-FABLETICS (1-844-322-5384). Get your game face on before you call, because when you try to cancel, Fabletics will do their very best to keep you. So you’ll need to be polite, but persistent. Or just cancel it yourself online.

 

Should I keep my VIP membership after the intro offer?

This is totally your call based on your needs. But here’s a bit of info to help you decide:

1. Each 1-2 piece Fabletics outfit is regularly priced around $100.
2. VIP members only pay $59.95 for the same exact outfit.
3. Your first VIP purchase is discounted to only $24 — it can be two pairs of leggings or shorts, depending on the current offer.
4. Shipping is always free for Fabletics VIP members.