As soon as we got our Peloton bike in 2016, I couldn’t wait to buy myself some Peloton workout clothes. I loved seeing the instructors wearing this cool workout gear, and I wanted some for myself.
Lucky for me I’d shared my Peloton referral code with a few friends. So, therefore I had a couple $100 credits burning a hole in my proverbial pocket.
You do know that, right? That when someone uses your Peloton referral code to buy a bike or Tread, you get $100 in credits to use on Peloton workout clothes in the Peloton boutique.
However, because my plan was to shop the Peloton boutique online, I had many questions about the Peloton apparel. That was mostly because I couldn’t try anything on. It seems I’m not alone.
Most common questions about Peloton workout clothes
As I was researching this blog post, I stumbled upon the same questions again and again about Peloton apparel. Questions like:
Does the Peloton apparel run small?
What brand is the Peloton clothing?
Can you buy Peloton apparel in the store?
There were also lots of questions about why Peloton workout clothes always seem to be sold out. In addition, people were uncertain about when the Peloton apparel “drop” would happen each season. The drop is when the clothing becomes available for sale online.
Since that fateful day in 2016 when I started coveting Peloton clothing, I’ve purchased bras, leggings and tops. With years of Peloton ownership under my belt and first-hand experience purchasing these workout clothes, I’ve done my best to answer the most common questions about the apparel. So, here goes.
Does the Peloton apparel run small?
Like with so many types of clothing, whether or not pieces run small really depends on the brand. For example, with one Peloton bra I bought, I had to get an XL, even though my normal bra band size is a 34.
On the other hand I’ve purchased many different tops from the Peloton boutique. In some instances the large was too large, and I needed a medium. In other instances the large fit just right. And in a third instance, I needed the extra large. (I’m normally a 10-12 on top.)
Quick tip on Peloton workout clothes: I usually buy them in bulk when I have those $100 credits from my referrals. I’ll get multiple sizes of the same items. Then, I’ll either return the ones that don’t fit. Or, if they were a final sale, I’ll sell the ones that don’t fit on Poshmark.
Here’s my article about how I make extra cash consigning clothing on Poshmark.
Substitute men’s sizes in clothing
Finally, if there is a top I really want and I’m worried about the sizing, I’ll buy the men’s version. I know men’s sizes will automatically be roomier.
For example, in 2019, Peloton was selling the instructor quote series. You know, shirts that featured each instructor’s catch phrase. Such as Denis Morton’s “If you can’t be good, be careful” or Matt Wilpers’ “Consistency is key” or Ally Love’s “Yes or yes.”
There were two Peloton shirts I wanted–the aforementioned Wilpers’ shirt as well as Jenn Sherman’s JFDI–Just. F*ing Do. It. All the women’s sizes were sold out. So, I bought a small in men’s.
Peloton clothing size chart
When it comes to the size chart for Peloton clothing, again, it depends on the brand. I’ve found that the descriptions on the Peloton website aren’t very helpful.
For example, telling me that Christine is wearing a size medium doesn’t help me decide on a size if I don’t know how tall she is or what size of clothing she normally wears. Again, one of the reasons I’ll buy pieces in multiple sizes, just to be sure.
Another option is if you know the brand of the clothing, you can check the brand’s own sizing chart. For example, the Lululemon Peloton leggings and bras are super popular. If you own other Lululemon items, then you should have a good sense of how the Peloton workout clothes from Lululemon will fit you.
Here is a link to the Lululemon size charts on Lululemon.com
What brand is the Peloton workout clothing?
For starters, there is the Peloton brand of clothing. I’m not sure which company makes this brand for Peloton. But those Peloton shirts of instructor quotes plus my Century Club milestone shirt were both the Peloton brand.
However, from time to time, Peloton partners will well-known brands. For example, I’ve bought Lululemon Peloton leggings. In addition, one of my favorite Peloton workout shirts is from Athleta. I’m wearing it in this yoga time-lapse video below.
Also, my last Peloton apparel purchase was a foil stamped shirt from Spiritual Gangster. When I got my activewear subscription box from Wantable last year, it included yoga gear from Spiritual Gangster. So it’s a brand I’m familiar with.
Click here to sign up for a Wantable Active Edit and save $25 off your first order.
Here is my review of activewear subscription boxes
Finally, you may have heard that Peloton recently partnered with Adidas to create a line of workout clothing and athleisure apparel. I’ve highlighted some of the items that you can buy on the Adidas website.
UDPATE: Peloton’s most recent collaboration with Adidas is also with Beyonce’s brand called Ivy Park.
Adidas X Peloton clothing line
Peloton Workout Clothes: Adidas
Peloton instructors Ally Love and Cody Rigsby worked with Adidas to create this clothing collection Adidas X Peloton.
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adidas x Peloton Believe This Bra
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adidas x Peloton 9-Inch Short Tights
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adidas x Peloton 7/8 Length HEAT.RDY Tights (Plus Size)
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adidas x Peloton Believe This Bra (Plus Size)
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adidas x Peloton Muscle Tank Top
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adidas x Peloton Crop Hoodie
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adidas x Peloton Crew Sweatshirt (Gender Neutral)
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adidas x Peloton Men's Training Shorts
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adidas x Peloton 3-Stripes Sleeveless Top
What clothing do Peloton instructors wear?
Curious about the brand of clothing that Peloton instructors wear? Well, according to an interview last year in PopSugar Fitness, Jess Sims said, “We always have to wear at least one Peloton-branded article of clothing, but they encourage us to be authentic to ourselves and do as we want.”
That’s why, for example, you’ll see Christine D’Ercole wearing a Peloton top but then leggings with her catchphrase “I am I can I do I will” written on them. Those leggings, by the way, are made my Miami Fitwear.
Brands that instructors wear
Below, I’ve listed some of the brands that instructors tend to wear. When possible I’ve included mention of which instructor wore which brand. Of course, I’ve included a link and any coupon codes I could find, in case you want to go shopping.
925 Fit (Peloton sold this brand’s “Get in Line” strappy sports bra; I own it in mint green)
All Access (this fitness line is one that Peloton instructor Ally Love, well, loves)
EleVen by Venus Williams (Becs Gentry recently sported this brand’s Wonder Woman bra in class)
Free People (check out the Free People activewear is on sale at Nordstrom Rack)
K.Deer (if you’ve seen instructor Christine D’Ercole wearing leggings that look like something Beetlejuice would wear, that’s K.Deer leggings)
Koral (Kendall Toole has worn the Maddox style Koral sports bras on at least a few of her recent rides)
Nike (recently, Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin paired lime-green Nike Super Rep Cycling shoes with her lime-green outfit during a Live DJ ride)
Reebok (Jess Sims recently wore a pair of Reebok Lux Bold Leggings, and people freaked out, because they loved them so much)
Spiritual Gangster (Yoga instructor Kristin McGee wore super cool leopard leggings from this brand during an advance flow class)
Under Armour (Emma Lovewell recently wore a hot pink Under Armour sports bra on one of her groove rides)
Brands of Clothing Peloton Instructors Wear
Nike
Nike Women's Indoor Cycling Shoe SuperRep Cycle
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Reebok
Reebok Lux Bold 2 High-Rise Leggings
Under Armour
Under Armour Women's Armour Crossback Mid Sports Bra, Brilliance (819)/Pink Sky, X-Small
Spiritual Gangster
Spiritual Gangster Essential High Waist Legging
Koral
Koral Activewear Maddox Sports Bra-Black White-XS Womens Active Workout Black White
Finally, I’ve discovered that you can shop many of the brands mentioned above at one online store. It’s called Revolve. So, definitely check it out.
Here is my post about Peloton magic pants and shirts. Not sure what magic pants are? You need to check out the post!
Baleaf Workout Clothes
Baleaf Workout Clothes
I've written before about Baleaf brand clothing and how we love wearing it while working out. Turns out Baleaf has leveled up its fashion offerings to compete with some of the brands that Peloton instructors wear.
Below are some of the newest options from Baleaf that could rival the pricey, designer brands that instructors show off in class. Use coupon code LEAH15 to get 15% off at checkout.
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Camo/Leopard High Rise Side Pocketed Workout Leggings
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Super Soft Sleeveless Muscle Yoga Crop Tops
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25'' High Rise Tie Dye Tummy Control Pocketed Leggings
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Quick Dry Split Racer Back Workout Tank Top
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7High Rise Non-See-Through Seamless Pocketed Workout Shorts
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Can you buy Peloton apparel in the store?
Yes, you can absolutely buy Peloton apparel in the store.
When I visited the cycling studio in New York City, you always entered through the retail store. There was plenty of clothing on the racks.
Similarly, when I did my 900th ride at the Pittsburgh Peloton store, I could have shopped for clothing, too.
The only Peloton clothing you cannot buy in the store is a Century Club shirt. That’s something that Peloton sends to you for free after you hit your first 100th class milestone.
Here’s my blog post on Peloton milestones, including how to get your free shirt.
Does Peloton clothing ever go on sale?
I have to be honest with you–I only buy Peloton clothing when it’s on sale or marked down or on the clearance rack. Truth be told, one of the most common questions about Peloton apparel is why it’s so expensive. I don’t have an answer about why it is so expensive, except to say that it can be.
Peloton has a captivate audience with enthusiasts like you and me. And if we customers are willing to pay $78 for a pair of WITH brand capri leggings or $52 for a Lululemon bra, then there’s no reason for them to change their pricing structure.
Which is why I try to buy anything I want on sale. It means that I’ll often get Peloton workout clothing months after it’s dropped or maybe it’s from last season. I don’t care. If it’s cute and comfy and affordable, I’m all for it. That’s why whenever I visit the Peloton boutique, I always click on the “sale” tab first.
When will new Peloton apparel come out?
This is the million-dollar question. I’ve seen other bloggers and influencers obsessively checking the Peloton online store for new clothing drops.
Just this week one of them posted on Instagram that she’d seen new clothing on the Peloton UK online store. (This blogger was in the US.) She hypothesized that if the clothing was online overseas, it would be on sale for US audiences soon thereafter.
She was right. Less than 24 hours later word was all over social media that Peloton had dropped the spring line.
Seasonal clothing lines
In addition to seasonal changes and new clothing lines, there is another clue to when you might see new Peloton workout clothes in the boutique. And that would be when Peloton announces themed classes coming up.
For example, on January 28, I got an email about the upcoming Black History Month rides in February. Then, on February 1, I got an email that a new line of Black History Month-inspired attire was now for sale in the boutique.
So keep that in mind whenever Peloton announces themed rides, such as it did with the Grateful Dead series last year. The boutique also ended up stocking Grateful Dead-inspired gear.
Why is Peloton clothing always sold out?
In the before times it was much easier to buy Peloton clothing. Simply put, there were fewer members. So the competition to buy the cool new workout gear was less.
Nowadays, Peloton promotes the fact that the community has three million members. As soon as people hear of a clothing drop, they rush online and shop.
During a recent drop I quickly added three items to my cart. By the time I got to checkout, they were all sold out. And while I was shopping, there was plenty of inventory. But clearly I was trying to buy popular items so I missed out.
Where else can I buy Peloton workout clothes?
As I mentioned earlier, when I’m unsure about sizing, I’ll buy multiples of the same item. And, if I can’t return them, I’ll sell the extras on Poshmark. So, if I’m selling Peloton clothing on Poshmark, many others are, too.
FYI, if you decide to sign up for Poshmark, use my code SUDDENLYFRUGAL. You’ll get $5 to apply to your first purchase–of Peloton workout clothes, right?
In addition, the Peloton Facebook Buy Sell Trade group has clothing from time to time.
Also, people sell Peloton workout clothes on eBay.
Finally, you can find unofficial Peloton workout clothes on both Amazon and Etsy. This includes apparel that features quotes from Peloton instructors like Cody Rigsby.
Here is my blog post on Peloton instructor quotes.
What is the brand of headbands that Peloton instructor Christine D’Ercole wears?
I’ve had many readers have asked where they could find the sparkly headbands that instructor Christine D’Ercole wears. The brand is called Sweaty Bands.
Sweaty Bands offers a no-slip headband that you can buy on Amazon. You’ll notice that Christine tends to match the headbands to the outfits she wears in class. I particularly like the royal blue sparkling headbands.
FYI, the sparkly headbands are the “Viva Diva” kind from Sweaty Bands. They come in a variety of widths. I’ve highlighted a few below.
Headbands for Peloton Users
I've just updated this selection of headbands for Peloton users to include the Sweaty Band sparkling headbands that instructor Christine D'Ercole wears. I know that many of my readers were interested in finding out more about them.
Sweaty Bands Womens Girls Headband - Non-Slip, Velvet-Lined Jeweled Hairband - Bling It Always in Style Black 5/8-Inch
Sweaty Bands Womens Girls Headband - Non-Slip Velvet-Lined Sparkly Hairband - Viva Diva Royal Blue 1-Inch
Sweaty Bands Womens Girls Headband - Non-Slip, Velvet-Lined Sparkle Hairband - Bling It Sweat and Sparkle 5/8-Inch
Sweaty Bands Womens Girls Headband - Non-Slip, Velvet-Lined Sparkly Hairband - Bling It Dripping in Diamonds Silver 3/8-Inch
I recently featured these Sweaty Bands headbands in my weekly update of Who Wore It Best.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Zella Brand
Workout Clothes: Zella Brand at Nordstrom
The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is the best time of the year to shop Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. And if you're looking to level up your activewear game, you'll want to check out the Zella Brand available at Nordstrom. Here are some selections I recommend.
Zella STUDIO LITE LONGLINE BRA PRINT
Zella HIGH WAIST STUDIO LITE FLEX 7/8 PRINT
Zella FAVORITE RIB TANK
Zella PULSE SEAMLESS BRA
Zella SOFT POCKET LEGGING
Zella PEACEFUL KNOT TEE
Final questions about Peloton workout clothes
Have I missed answering any questions about workout clothes that you would buy from the Peloton boutique? One thing I didn’t mention was that the boutique carries items other than something you would wear to exercise.
Last winter they had Peloton hats, puffer jackets and sweatshirts. These items were more in the realm of athleisure clothing than true workout gear. I don’t own any of these pieces so I can’t tell you how they fit or anything like that. However, if you have bought some and want to provide feedback for other readers, please post a comment and let us know.
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