In this post, I’m reviewing some of the new Fabletics activewear for Spring 2026 and sharing my honest thoughts after putting the pieces to the test and giving my honest UNSPONSORED Fabletics review 2026.
If you’re new here, my name is Emma and I talk about all things health, wellness and fitness for women over 40. One thing I’ve been doing recently is a series on the best activewear and workout clothes for older women. And when I say “older women”, I’m talking women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.
Women who want to feel confident and comfortable in their activewear without feeling like they have to wear tiny crop tops and super revealing gym outfits just because that’s what seems to dominate social media these days.
Although disclaimer… there is a subtle bum scrunch in this review because I decided to test one out for research purposes!
You can watch the Youtube Version below or keep on reading
I’ve recently lost some weight, so my workout wardrobe has been in need of a bit of a refresh. And honestly, I found myself coming back to Fabletics because it’s been one of my favourite activewear brands for years.
In fact, when I started pulling everything out of my wardrobe, I realised that around 90% of my gym leggings are actually Fabletics. I’ve got leggings, shorts, sports bras, tops… some of them are over 10 years old and still going strong.
One of my old sports bras has literally been worn to death. The elastic has finally gone and it’s only now ready for the bin. Same with one of my oldest tops that I’ve had for around 15 years. It’s faded, stretched and completely worn out now, but honestly, I think that says a lot about the quality if activewear lasts that long.
That’s one thing I’ve always genuinely liked about Fabletics. The quality has consistently been really good for the price.
Another thing I really like about them, which I forgot to mention in the video, is their wide sizing range. I think that’s really important because fitness and feeling good in activewear should be accessible for all women, not just one body type. They do cater for a much broader range of sizes than a lot of activewear brands, which I think is a huge positive.
Now, while I do love the quality, the colours and the designs, there is one thing I don’t love… and that’s the subscription model.
Personally, I just don’t think anyone really needs an activewear subscription. Not even me as a fitness coach. I kind of wish they would just price everything normally instead of making you sign up to the VIP membership for the best deals.
Because when you sign up for those huge discounts, you are signing up to a monthly subscription. If you don’t skip the month in time, you get charged around €60/£60/$60 depending on where you live. You do get the amount back as account credit to spend later, but it can definitely catch people out if they forget.
I’ve cancelled my VIP membership before and I will say it’s not always the easiest process. You have to cancel online and then verify again through your email, and I’ve definitely been caught out by that before.
So whilst I don’t love the business model, I do love the offers they send you when they try to tempt you back in. And that is exactly what happened with this haul.
I managed to get eight items for €138, which honestly feels a little bit insane when you compare it to some other activewear brands.
I recently reviewed Sweaty Betty and whilst I do love some of their leggings, one pair at full price can cost around €110. So getting eight Fabletics items for around the same price as one premium pair of leggings feels like incredible value.
Even at their regular pricing, Fabletics is still generally cheaper than some of the more premium activewear brands out there.
You can see all my previous workout clothes reviews HERE
The Khloe Kardashian Collection
The first pieces I tried were from the Khloe Kardashian collaboration.
Now, I’m not exactly a huge Kardashian fan, but I did really like the look of these leggings online. They had very strong Aloe-inspired vibes with contouring details and subtle shaping, so I thought they would be fun to test out.
These were the PureLuxe No Seam Leggings in black and they had a very subtle bum scrunch detail. I’m not personally someone who loves a dramatic bum scrunch. I wear my activewear all day long — coaching sessions, workouts, dog walks, errands — so I want something flattering but still practical and comfortable.
The design of these leggings is honestly beautiful. The contouring and piping looked lovely and the material felt incredibly soft.
But unfortunately, these were a miss for me.
The waistband just didn’t feel supportive enough around my midsection and rolled down almost immediately when I squatted. As someone who carries a bit more weight around the tummy area, I need leggings that feel secure and compressive enough to stay put during movement.
That’s where these fell short compared to some of Fabletics’ other leggings.
They looked great standing still, but the actual performance side just wasn’t there for me.
I also paired them with the matching push-up sports bra from the same collection and again… this one just wasn’t for me.
It was very padded, very low cut and definitely more designed for looking cute in the gym rather than high support training.
At 43, I personally just don’t want that level of cleavage whilst trying to work out! It did feel soft and comfortable and I liked that the seams didn’t rub under the arms like some previous Fabletics bras I’ve owned, but overall it just didn’t feel practical for my style of training.
So both of those pieces are going back.
The Pieces I Actually Loved
The absolute standout pieces for me were the Oasis shorts and matching sports bra.
I went for the Oasis shorts in the colour Velvet Storm and I absolutely love them.
These felt much more supportive around the waist, had side pockets (which I always appreciate for dog walking and coaching sessions) and they felt really comfortable whilst still giving that nice shaping effect.
I also really liked the longer cycling short style because it helps prevent chafing on the thighs.
They were squat-proof, flattering and just felt really secure without feeling restrictive.
The matching bra was much more my style too. It still wasn’t super high support, but it definitely felt more supportive than the Khloe Kardashian one and I liked the adjustable straps and more practical fit.
For the price, I genuinely thought both pieces were excellent.
My Go-To: PowerHold Leggings
I also picked up another pair of the PowerHold leggings, which are honestly one of my favourite Fabletics styles ever.
I already own several pairs and some of them are over 10 years old and still holding up brilliantly.
These are definitely thicker and more compressive than the PureLuxe styles and I personally prefer that for support around the tummy area.
Do they still roll down slightly on me sometimes? Yes. But honestly, most leggings do because of my body shape.
If anyone ever invents leggings that never roll down on women with a softer midsection, they will become millionaires overnight.
The colour on these was gorgeous and although they’re probably slightly more autumn/winter feeling in terms of thickness, I loved them enough to keep them anyway.
The Ribbed Tank Tops
I also tried two ribbed tank tops — one black and one white.
These were advertised as having an integrated bra, but it’s more of a double-layered lining rather than a proper supportive built-in bra.
The white one was unfortunately a little too see-through for me, even though I sized up for a looser fit.
The black one though? I loved it.
It just felt really soft, flattering and easy to wear as an everyday basic. I probably wouldn’t train in it, but for casual wear or throwing on over gym clothes, it’s perfect.
Final Thoughts On Fabletics In 2026
Overall, I still genuinely think Fabletics offers some of the best value activewear out there, especially if you can grab one of their big promotional offers.
The quality has consistently impressed me over the years and I love that they offer flattering, practical activewear with a broad size range and lots of colour options.
Not every piece was a winner for me this time around and the Khloe Kardashian styles definitely leaned a little too much into “cute gym aesthetic” rather than practical performance wear for my personal taste.
But the shorts, PowerHold leggings, tank tops and regular sports bra were all really solid purchases.
And as always, this review is completely unsponsored. I bought everything myself with my own money and I’ll always only keep the things I genuinely love and would actually wear.
If there are any other activewear brands you’d like me to test next, let me know because apparently I’m now spending my money so you don’t have to!
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