I always wonder if you guys really care about those little details like website inconsistencies or not 😂 I try to give a full view of the ordering experience!
@@KathrynMueller Mistakes like that on the website always irk me... like you didn't care to double check to make sure you're accurately depicting the item you're trying to sell to me? Mistakes happen but it does bother me 😅
I have also ordered from Astoria and liked everything so luckily didn't need to make any returns/ exchanges. I would love to see a full video on Astoria please!
As a hot yoga instructor I LOVE Beyond Yoga--they always have really good markdowns on their sale stuff. I have paid less than $30 for that same set (but in retired colors as they rotate them out each season) and they have a generous discount for military and fitness instructors (20% off) which they let you stack on the sale stuff. Plus the free shipping. With how hard I go on my yoga clothes with all the constant washing the Beyond Yoga stuff is durible as heck. I even chuck my stuff in the dryer on a light heat setting and have never had an issue. Only complaint I have is that the leggings will pill over time, but honestly it's because I am wearing them to spin class so that's kinda on me. Their athletic dresses in the SpaceDye material are my fav.
this is such great feedback thank you!! yeah I feel like any marled fabric like that will eventually pill but sounds like overall they're very durable!
fiber arts person here - the seams on the inside of the Monday romper ($100!?!) are soooo unprofessional looking. As you said in the vid, you'd expect perfection for that price 😐
I LOVE these videos when you’re testing new brands! They’re my favorite! I’d be curious it see a video of testing activewear made by other swimwear brands.
I love the idea for this video. I also get spammed with so many activewear ads but am always hesitant to buy. You're definitely brave for taking this on!
@@KathrynMueller I'm not sure if I can share screenshots here but I've been getting spammed with "Marie Louise Paris FR" (activewear). Some of their designs are actually quite cute but they are ridiculously expensive. Never actually seen anyone wear them that I know of.
I've been wanting to try Astoria's prints collections but hesitated to order from their website bc they are not cheap. I found their floral print biker shorts at a local Goodwill the other day but it was a size medium (I'm a xs - s). I tried it on anyways and it actually fit which makes me think maybe they have good compression). The quality is surprisingly not bad and the print is just so cute. Now I need the bra to make the set 😅
Would love to hear your thoughts on the new high neck bra coming out from Oner! It’s supposed to still be lower support but it’s a higher coverage option
Love your reviews, so helpful and thorough! I wanted to see if you’ve ever tried the brand TLF (Take Life Further). It’s an American based and made company. I just discovered it recently and was curious what you thought about it!
As a big cup girly 36E, I never use cup pads (cause I have enough in respect to cup size), and I prefer for all the bras to have 3 hook closures (never feel them) :) It's less cuteness, but far more support.
Haven't watched the entire video through yet, but just wanted to put in my two cents. I love Astoria Activewear (I even became an affiliate a few years ago) but their quality in the last year or so has gone done SIGNIFICANTLY. The leggings I got back in 2021 are still going strong, but both pairs I purchased in 2024 were great for the first few wears and then started coming apart at the seams. I reached out to the company and got crickets. Just FYI. Actually why I started watching you! To find new athletic wear brands.
thank you for sharing!! ill keep wearing these astoria ones and update if I have any issues! but generally I can see seam issues before they fall apart and haven't noticed anything on these specific ones
It has been so long since I last watched your videos, Kathryn! These outfits aren't that bad, though. But I like the ones that were made in USA! 😁 Other than that, where's your cats?
IMO, there is NO way that the model of the Monday ad is wearing a romper with a 3" inseam. What she is wearing is at least 4, maybe 5! I hate when it seems like models/influencers get something that is totally different than the public...just super sketch.
Love beyond yoga but I really wish they’d work on inseam length options and getting rid of the front seam. I’ve moved away from Ptula bare and into beyond yoga/buffbunny paired because I just can’t justify the Ptula size/price/quality inconsistencies.
Its not just that that white pipping did not line up but for me I would have liked to see the stitching match the piping as well. They did not scream expensive leggings IMHO. The bodysuit well the only thing going for it was the colour. The Beyond Yoga set, interesting, I wonder how the stars will wash and wear over time, I do hope they dont disappear after one wash. The last set were the cutest :)
i love that you take the time to do these ♥️ fyi: Joah Brown has been piquing my interest *wink wink ... EDIT: i see that you did one a year ago! 😳 follow up question; are they better or worse now?
I would absolutely not recommend the Monday swimwear line. I bought some swimwear and beachwear for my wedding weekend and was disappointed at basically everything. The swimsuit inner lining kept showing even before washing it, I took a size bigger then the model in the pic which was supposed to have the same size as me and it was tiny, the two piece beachwear was not the same colour and after a wash it shrank so much it was ridiculous. They do write on the site that colours can be different in tone and to dry clean I think, but like c'mon for a 150 euro bikini and almost 200 euro beach set you really could make sure it's actually a matching set, and dry cleaning clothes you are supposed to wear to the beach is laughable..plus of course the pictures on the site show the tones matching perfectly and the sizing completely different. I feel like they are one of those brands that make clothes for social media pictures not clothes you are actually supposed to use
Hey, have you ever thought about doing an "Activewear from discount retailers/ resellers of gently used thrift like Poshmark/thredup" haul/review? People are definitely looking at tightening their purse strings for the foreseeable future, and the 'overstock' retailers can have really excellent prices, be size inclusive and have quality brands available in last years color etc. Like what brands to look for and which to avoid? I found a couple new to me brands at TJ Maxx recently that I am in love with :Spyder & Avalanche. They're brands I'd never seen in person, but I'm really liking the quality and function of what I got-these are lined fleecy interior leggings, tops and thumbhole jackets. IDK, if it's a valid ideer for a vid, but I know I haven't seen anyone specifically review brands available at retailers like this. Thanks for all you do to help us not waste our $$ :)
people generally don't love when I review stuff thats not widely available so its hard to do a thrift review because they may never find that same piece from another seller :( but maybe something like tjmaxx could work!! ill do some looking!
I need back seams. I have long glutes, and if they don't put a middle seam back there it's just a wall of butt. Even if it's one of those fake seams. I just need something. Every once in a while I find some really cute leggings and they won't have a back seam. Such a bummer. I know exactly what smell you are talking about with the ali stuff. I always thought it kind of smelled like drywall plaster.
If you tend to have a lot of space above your glutes before the waistband seam, you likely have short glutes! If the waistband often sits too low/on top of your glutes, you likely have long glutes
Monday body suit looks cute on u as a bathing suit. no built in bra or pads for $100 is crazy, add the no butt seam... No way!!!! Monday quality looks like it should be priced way less. its a pass for me. my bust is similar to you, i hate when i have upper boob spillage. Beyong yoga is waaay too expensive for basic 2 piece, front seems, the tank was not snatching, its a pass for me. Astoria reviews from the past were not good, but they do have super cute sets. maybe they improved manufacturing?? Im a short glute girl so now i may order a set from astoria!
As a very tired designer we are doing our best. Lol We grab one page and duplicate it a million times and they had missed updating the copy on one of the pages. When that happens it means they are under staffed and that web designer is holding on to dear life not to quit everyday. Lol I have been in their shoes.
Could you do a review of Temu activewear? I keep getting sweatpants and workout tops recommended to me. I have also seen shorts that look very similar to the dfyne scrunch style
I would not recommend that age reviews shein or temu clothes, there’s a lot of data showing the clothes contain crazy high levels of substances that can be toxic to humans, like lead and stuff
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The item description mixup on the Beyond Yoga website plus lack of true size inclusivity were excellent points to share.
I always wonder if you guys really care about those little details like website inconsistencies or not 😂 I try to give a full view of the ordering experience!
@@KathrynMueller Mistakes like that on the website always irk me... like you didn't care to double check to make sure you're accurately depicting the item you're trying to sell to me? Mistakes happen but it does bother me 😅
Love that plaid set!
Kathryn’s hair is so magnificent omfg
Stop you’re too sweet 🥹🥹
Ian coming in and guessing the prices was hilarious. Good add in 😊
I love to make him guess but almost never film it! I should include it more 😂
I have also ordered from Astoria and liked everything so luckily didn't need to make any returns/ exchanges.
I would love to see a full video on Astoria please!
I know it doesn’t always work for you / schedule to truly do first impressions out of the bag but I loved this format!!
thank you for the feedback!! glad you liked it :)
As a hot yoga instructor I LOVE Beyond Yoga--they always have really good markdowns on their sale stuff. I have paid less than $30 for that same set (but in retired colors as they rotate them out each season) and they have a generous discount for military and fitness instructors (20% off) which they let you stack on the sale stuff. Plus the free shipping. With how hard I go on my yoga clothes with all the constant washing the Beyond Yoga stuff is durible as heck. I even chuck my stuff in the dryer on a light heat setting and have never had an issue. Only complaint I have is that the leggings will pill over time, but honestly it's because I am wearing them to spin class so that's kinda on me. Their athletic dresses in the SpaceDye material are my fav.
this is such great feedback thank you!! yeah I feel like any marled fabric like that will eventually pill but sounds like overall they're very durable!
Kathryn I’m dying💀💀💀 “I really need a little seam so everyone knows I have two cheeks”
Also kinda loving Ian coming in and giving price guesses!
fiber arts person here - the seams on the inside of the Monday romper ($100!?!) are soooo unprofessional looking. As you said in the vid, you'd expect perfection for that price 😐
It was shocking 😩
I LOVE these videos when you’re testing new brands! They’re my favorite!
I’d be curious it see a video of testing activewear made by other swimwear brands.
ooh thats a good idea ive been wanting to try 437 for FOREVER
Love Ian's cameo!
I’m loving the preview intros! Thank you again Kathryn!
so glad you like them!! thanks for watching!
Happy Lunar New Year, Kathryn!🎉
One of my constant Instagram ads I would LOVE to see your review of is Wiskii Active! Their sets look really interesting and cute but idk 🤔
Omg same I can't escape their ads!!
I love that Astoria set! I’d definitely buy it just based on this video! Love your content
It was so cute I was impressed!!
I love the idea for this video. I also get spammed with so many activewear ads but am always hesitant to buy. You're definitely brave for taking this on!
If you ever get ads send screenshots to me!! I can do this type of video again 😍
@@KathrynMueller I'm not sure if I can share screenshots here but I've been getting spammed with "Marie Louise Paris FR" (activewear). Some of their designs are actually quite cute but they are ridiculously expensive. Never actually seen anyone wear them that I know of.
Omg you read my mind. I’ve been so curious about Astoria!!
The green in the tshirt you are wearing suits you SO well!!
aw thank you!!
I've been wanting to try Astoria's prints collections but hesitated to order from their website bc they are not cheap. I found their floral print biker shorts at a local Goodwill the other day but it was a size medium (I'm a xs - s). I tried it on anyways and it actually fit which makes me think maybe they have good compression). The quality is surprisingly not bad and the print is just so cute. Now I need the bra to make the set 😅
Omg. I was influenced to buy a beyond yoga dress with cute little cut outs in the waist. It’s INCREDIBLE. BUY IT. ❤
ooh that sounds so cute
Can you please tell me what if any pre work you use?
Obsessed with thr astoria sets. I love their prints ❤
they are always doing such cute prints!
Would love to hear your thoughts on the new high neck bra coming out from Oner! It’s supposed to still be lower support but it’s a higher coverage option
Great video! Where is your tshirt from that you have on in the video? I love the fit 😊 I see you said Paragon haha
I love the last out fit
The green top you’re wearing throughout the video, where is it from?!? 😍 That color looks really good on you
I thought the sameee!
Paragon! Their new short sleeve tees!
I love how the beyond yoga ones look, I wish the prices weren’t so high 😩
apparently they have some decent sales!
Love your reviews, so helpful and thorough! I wanted to see if you’ve ever tried the brand TLF (Take Life Further). It’s an American based and made company. I just discovered it recently and was curious what you thought about it!
As a big cup girly 36E, I never use cup pads (cause I have enough in respect to cup size), and I prefer for all the bras to have 3 hook closures (never feel them) :) It's less cuteness, but far more support.
Haven't watched the entire video through yet, but just wanted to put in my two cents. I love Astoria Activewear (I even became an affiliate a few years ago) but their quality in the last year or so has gone done SIGNIFICANTLY. The leggings I got back in 2021 are still going strong, but both pairs I purchased in 2024 were great for the first few wears and then started coming apart at the seams. I reached out to the company and got crickets. Just FYI.
Actually why I started watching you! To find new athletic wear brands.
thank you for sharing!! ill keep wearing these astoria ones and update if I have any issues! but generally I can see seam issues before they fall apart and haven't noticed anything on these specific ones
It has been so long since I last watched your videos, Kathryn! These outfits aren't that bad, though.
But I like the ones that were made in USA! 😁
Other than that, where's your cats?
The romper is cute on u from monday😊
IMO, there is NO way that the model of the Monday ad is wearing a romper with a 3" inseam. What she is wearing is at least 4, maybe 5! I hate when it seems like models/influencers get something that is totally different than the public...just super sketch.
right?! I didnt even think to check the inseam when it looked like that on her
thank you!!!
Beyond yoga I have bought at Nordstrom and they always have cute colors and prints love them but Lulu still my fave ❤
Love beyond yoga but I really wish they’d work on inseam length options and getting rid of the front seam. I’ve moved away from Ptula bare and into beyond yoga/buffbunny paired because I just can’t justify the Ptula size/price/quality inconsistencies.
Model Magic clay 😆
Could you pls review Adanola pls?! Some from their core collection and some from their collection with Kendall Jenner. Thank youuuu
Its not just that that white pipping did not line up but for me I would have liked to see the stitching match the piping as well. They did not scream expensive leggings IMHO. The bodysuit well the only thing going for it was the colour. The Beyond Yoga set, interesting, I wonder how the stars will wash and wear over time, I do hope they dont disappear after one wash. The last set were the cutest :)
i've had a few pairs of foiled leggings like beyond yoga and they all have stayed shiny with washes as long as its cold wash/inside out!
Monday bra is cute toooo❤
Can you review Keep that Pump brand, I saw a lot of their ads on instagram especially their Recoil Shorts ones
7:26:00 a superhero one-piece like JeanGrey , or mal shiranui from fatal fury (rip joobs) would be cool too for Valentines
i love that you take the time to do these ♥️ fyi: Joah Brown has been piquing my interest *wink wink ... EDIT: i see that you did one a year ago! 😳 follow up question; are they better or worse now?
Where is the green shirt you’re wearing from?
Paragon! Their new short sleeve tees!
@@KathrynMueller Thanks! it looks gorgeous on you!
Ive always wanted to try Monday Swim because they have sizing for the tops for bigger busts but the prices have always stopped me....
can't say im interested in trying the swimwear now sadly :(
I would absolutely not recommend the Monday swimwear line. I bought some swimwear and beachwear for my wedding weekend and was disappointed at basically everything. The swimsuit inner lining kept showing even before washing it, I took a size bigger then the model in the pic which was supposed to have the same size as me and it was tiny, the two piece beachwear was not the same colour and after a wash it shrank so much it was ridiculous. They do write on the site that colours can be different in tone and to dry clean I think, but like c'mon for a 150 euro bikini and almost 200 euro beach set you really could make sure it's actually a matching set, and dry cleaning clothes you are supposed to wear to the beach is laughable..plus of course the pictures on the site show the tones matching perfectly and the sizing completely different. I feel like they are one of those brands that make clothes for social media pictures not clothes you are actually supposed to use
Have you tried Yoga Democracy? I’ve always liked the look of their flares but not sure about quality!
never heard of them but ill take a look!
Hey, have you ever thought about doing an "Activewear from discount retailers/ resellers of gently used thrift like Poshmark/thredup" haul/review? People are definitely looking at tightening their purse strings for the foreseeable future, and the 'overstock' retailers can have really excellent prices, be size inclusive and have quality brands available in last years color etc. Like what brands to look for and which to avoid?
I found a couple new to me brands at TJ Maxx recently that I am in love with :Spyder & Avalanche. They're brands I'd never seen in person, but I'm really liking the quality and function of what I got-these are lined fleecy interior leggings, tops and thumbhole jackets. IDK, if it's a valid ideer for a vid, but I know I haven't seen anyone specifically review brands available at retailers like this. Thanks for all you do to help us not waste our $$ :)
people generally don't love when I review stuff thats not widely available so its hard to do a thrift review because they may never find that same piece from another seller :( but maybe something like tjmaxx could work!! ill do some looking!
I need back seams. I have long glutes, and if they don't put a middle seam back there it's just a wall of butt. Even if it's one of those fake seams. I just need something. Every once in a while I find some really cute leggings and they won't have a back seam. Such a bummer. I know exactly what smell you are talking about with the ali stuff. I always thought it kind of smelled like drywall plaster.
yes to the seam! it just looks off without one!
What’s a good way to tell if you have short glutes or long glutes?
If you tend to have a lot of space above your glutes before the waistband seam, you likely have short glutes! If the waistband often sits too low/on top of your glutes, you likely have long glutes
Do they not have employees 😂😂😂. Get ‘em
Nice getting your fiancés opinion!
…dammit I love that plaid.
I love the black and white look from Monday body but it doesn’t seem worth it
Beyond Yoga is giving Night Court ACOTAR vibes
Oh yes ✨
Does anyone put their work out sneakers in the washer?
You need to do a full Crop Shop Boutique haul!!!
I did a while back! their bras are just so unsupportive I can't wear them!
The Astoria ones are so cute too. But the price, return policy and shipping make me not want to buy
totally get it!! not sure ill buy again, but it is cute!
Monday body suit looks cute on u as a bathing suit. no built in bra or pads for $100 is crazy, add the no butt seam... No way!!!! Monday quality looks like it should be priced way less. its a pass for me. my bust is similar to you, i hate when i have upper boob spillage.
Beyong yoga is waaay too expensive for basic 2 piece, front seems, the tank was not snatching, its a pass for me.
Astoria reviews from the past were not good, but they do have super cute sets. maybe they improved manufacturing?? Im a short glute girl so now i may order a set from astoria!
I love you getting your guys view (sorry I’m awful with names😅) think my hubby would’ve said very similar 😂
As a very tired designer we are doing our best. Lol We grab one page and duplicate it a million times and they had missed updating the copy on one of the pages. When that happens it means they are under staffed and that web designer is holding on to dear life not to quit everyday. Lol I have been in their shoes.
Please review Madore athletics! It's the brand from TH-camr MadFit
The Monday body loooks insanely good on you 🥹
Ur bf also looked like he agreed haha
Have you considered doing some reviews for non-toxic active wear brands? There are barely any reviews for non-toxic workout clothing
The sewing quality of the bodysuit was awful!
Could you do a review of Temu activewear? I keep getting sweatpants and workout tops recommended to me. I have also seen shorts that look very similar to the dfyne scrunch style
I would not recommend that age reviews shein or temu clothes, there’s a lot of data showing the clothes contain crazy high levels of substances that can be toxic to humans, like lead and stuff