How Does Quince Workout Wear Compare to Alo and lululemon? My Honest Review

Starting out with one of my favorites, I adored the Ultra-Form leggings ($40, pictured below in "cosmic grain") for their lightweight, super soft feel. These leggings, made of a nylon/spandex fabric, come in 21-, 25- and 28-inch inseams (I went with the 25-inch, which were just a bit long on my short legs—I'm 5'2'' for reference). Besides their barely-there feel, the leggings stayed in place relatively well through my workouts, only needing to be adjusted sparingly when the waistband rolled down a bit during things like forward folds at barre class. The only downside with these is that the material is very thin, so they didn't offer a ton of support (I didn't mind, and actually prefer lighter fabrics for my workouts, but if you do more high-impact exercise, keep that in mind) and underwear lines can be visible through them.

I paired the leggings with the matching Ultra-Form cropped tank ($30) that has the same soft feel and lightweight design. With this one, I did find myself wishing for a bit more support to keep the girls feeling secure and lifted, but I loved the high-neck cut that never felt like it was slipping or needed to be adjusted during any of my workouts. Plus, the fact that the tank comes in matching colors to the leggings saves me so much time as I'm rushing to get ready for class—it's the perfect set.

I also tested the Ultra-Form Pocket leggings ($45, pictured above in black) that have a similar design to the original Ultra-Form leggings and come in 25- and 28-inch inseams. I found these to have a bit of a thicker, not-as-soft material that had to be adjusted more during my workout classes, but I do appreciate the size of the side pockets on them; I can comfortably fit my phone (an iPhone 16 Pro) while I walk my dog in them, which is a plus in my book. These leggings also pair perfectly with the Ultra-Form jacket ($50, pictured above in black), which features flattering, shape-sculpting seams similar to lululemon's famous Define jacket, along with thoughtful additions like ventilation at the back and thumbholes on the sleeves. It is made from a similar fabric to the pocket leggings, though the zipper does tend to slide down as I wear it and the pull-tag became twisted after washing. One thing to note here is that both of these items collect dog hair super easily, so if, like me, your workouts consist of a lot of dog walks (and your pup sheds a lot), you might get covered more quickly than you expect.

Of the items I tested, all remained comfortable throughout the day post-workout, too—though it's worth noting one of the reasons I love low-impact classes is because I don't get too sweaty in them.

Getting the obvious out of the way, Quince's workout wear comes in at *much* more affordable prices than either lululemon or Alo. There are also plenty of similar designs available, so if aesthetic is what you're after, you can't go wrong with saving a little cash on Quince.

If you're looking for a lightweight fabric comparable to lululemon's Align leggings, I'd suggest going with the original Ultra-Form leggings—but keep in mind the Quince fabric is a bit thinner and less supportive, and personally, I do still prefer the feel of the Align leggings (same goes for the Ultra-Form cropped tank compared to lululemon's Align high-neck tank). As for Alo, the leggings I own are the popular Airlift style, and they're definitely the most supportive/thickest of the bunch—but it's worth noting that light colors can be a bit see-through, so I suggest opting for something on the darker side if you go with these. Overall, compared to lululemon and Alo, Quince offers a bit less quality and support, but makes a good budget-friendly alternative.

The Bottom Line

All things considered, Quince workout wear is totally worth trying out if you want to get the look of popular brands like lululemon, Alo and more for way less (though, pro tip: don't sleep on lululemon's "We Made Too Much" page or Alo's sale section). I do think the quality falls a bit short, but the items I tested still held up well through different kinds of workouts and multiple washes—so you'll surely get plenty of wear out of them. One more thing to note? Sizes and colors can sell fast at Quince, so if you're thinking of trying out a piece from Quince's workout collection, I'd get your hands on it sooner rather than later (especially if you want a matching set).