Lululemon has been dropping a ton of styles in their new special edition print: dottie tribe. It’s a hand-drawn pattern with a ton of detail. I jumped right on the dottie tribe bandwagon! It has all the things I love in a pattern: geometric yet feminine, neutral, detailed, and unique. This pattern is lululemon at its best, if you ask me.
I picked up a pair of the wunder under pants as well as the speed shorts. Here’s what I thought of both.
Dottie tribe wunder under pants
The dottie tribe wunder unders are the crown jewel of the dottie tribe lineup. While most other items feature the floral print all over, these pants mix sketched horizontal stripes with the flower print splashed across the sides. The premium print also came with a premium price tag: $128 instead of the usual $98.
This particular version of wunder unders is made of luxtreme fabric. I like luxtreme because it has a more compressive, cool feel against the skin. It also repels pet hair, which is pretty important in my house!
I bought these in my normal lululemon size. If you are between sizes, it’s probably safer to size up unless you’re comfortable with a very compressive fit. The dottie tribe wunder unders are a little bit tight to put on, but once they’re on, they fit like a glove. In my true size, these are pretty firmly compressive but not constricting at all. They are, of course, ridiculously long on me with a lot of ankle bunching at the bottom, but I wouldn’t dare hem these beauts.
These leggings are a high rise with a wide top waistband. Instead of the usual seaming at the sides of the waistband, lululemon sewed the waistband seams closer to the midline. Instead of making the waistband from 2 panels like most wunder unders, these have 4 panels. This way, you can still get the floral side pattern all the way up the sides. Clever move, lulu. The pattern doesn’t match up perfectly at the seam that connects the leg panels with the waistband panel, but I’m ok with that.
The high rise comes up just a little bit below my belly button. You can’t really roll these down because there is a pocket sewn inside, which is visible when the waistband is folded over. There’s no seam on the top of the waistband, which makes the high rise especially comfortable.
Here’s the pocket on the inside. The layer of fabric it’s made of is pretty thin, so if you put something like keys or a card inside, it might poke you a bit.
I’m guessing that the higher price point on these is due to the modifications of their usual pattern (which, as I understand, is a lot of extra work for a clothing company), plus the fact that this print is laid out differently on these pants than on any of the others. Also, because the pattern is on the sides only instead of all over, I’m guessing more fabric had to go to waste in the manufacturing process. Obviously, more waste drives costs up, too.
Now for the bad news: these are a bit see-through in a bend. The striped pattern does help to distract the eye, but you could definitely still see some underthings. I recommend skin-colored underwear for these. The pattern whites out a little bit when stretched (i.e., in a bend), but since there is so much white in the pattern, it’s not as noticeable.
Despite their premium price tag and the opacity issue, I decided to keep these for now. Since they sold out so fast, I don’t think I’ll have a problem recouping most of my cost if I fall out of love with these later. They are just so beautiful and unique that I can’t help but love them.
Dottie tribe speed shorts
The dottie tribal print is one of the few pairs of speed shorts that I’ve loved this season. I love black and white print shorts, since they look sleek and stylish with just about every color in the rainbow. And, these are way more fun than just solid black and white.
The fit is true to size compared to most speed shorts, in my opinion. I got my normal lululemon size and they fit me perfectly. I didn’t have any issues with these puckering, flaring, or pulling anywhere.
These are 4-way stretch, meaning they have a lot of give in all directions. I love wearing 4-way shorts for casual occasions like hanging around the house on weekends or running errands. Since I’m on the petite side, I like the short length and tailored fit of speed shorts. They cover what needs to be covered, but aren’t so long and baggy that they makes my little legs look stumpy.
I wasn’t at all picky about pattern placement with these. I think they look great no matter what placement you get. Since these are monochrome, you don’t have to worry about getting the right distribution of color. (Note any variations in color you might see in these pics is just from my perpetual struggle with the lighting in my house, not the color of the shorts themselves.)
It’s safe to say I’m head over heels for these shorts. They’re probably my favorite lululemon purchase in a long time, and I’m sure I’ll be reaching for these regularly for the rest of the season.
Where to find dottie tribe
Unfortunately, the dottie tribe wunder under pants have sold out online. As of this writing, a few are still lingering in stores, so check near you if you’re interested in a pair. Otherwise, resale sites such as eBay or Poshmark will be your best bet. But don’t fret just yet! Many styles were made in the dottie tribe print, so check lulu’s website or stores to see if there’s another style that makes you happy.
The dottie tribe speed shorts are still available online as of this writing.
I got the dotty tribe wunder unders and I am in love. I find them sleek and compressive. The dotty tribe are super comfortable to wear, I wore them 2 days in a row while lounging at home. They are slightly sheer but I can wear neutral under garments.
Pretty much my thoughts exactly! Glad you’ve been liking yours. :)
i loved those wunder unders but they sold out as i waffled on the price.
i did get a festival bag and hotty hot long shorts in this print though! i love it! i haven’t liked a lulu print in so so long. the hotty hot long shorts name made me laugh because they are not really “long”… still shorter than tracker shorts (my normal fave). haha. oh well – they are very cute!
Well, the regular hotty hots are basically diapers so I guess having the “long” length makes them a lot more wearable, hah. I haven’t liked a lulu print in ages either. This one is so refreshing!
I bought these yesterday and tried them on with white thong underwear underneath at the store, they passed the bend over and squat test, so don’t be discouraged ladies! Just wear neutral underwear. Although, I am disappointed to hear of the sheerness issue! Especially for the cost.
Yes, for the price I feel like they should be opaque. I usually don’t have problems with luxtreme. But at least neutral undies takes care of the problem so all is not lost. :)
The wunder unders are amazing! I absolutely love the design and they look fantastic. I’m a little sad I missed out on these, but my wallet is probably relieved :)
Haha true, I’m sure my wallet would’ve been very happy if I’d missed out. D:
Still waiting for the release in the UK!! I have to admit I’ve never bough Lulus before since there’s so many other brands that I prefer and I find that for pretty much all US brands activewear or not the $ is replaced with £ which is so unfair! However after reading all your reviews and thoughts on the quality of Lulus I’m eagerly waiting for the dottie tribe print to arrive in the UK to be my first purchase! Thanks so much for these reviews:-) I do hope Lulus live up to their reputation.
Yes, I’ve noticed that lulu at least is definitely higher in the UK than the US. :\ Hopefully the dottie tribe will come your way soon, and hopefully they’ll live up to your expectations! :)
Late reply to this but the dot tie tribe print finally made it to the UK today. Woohoo! Also at a woohoo price of £118!! I tried it in store and actually didn’t like it as much as I thought I would. Ended up making the the inspires in your next post my first lulu purchase as well as as some battery soft align pants! Totally in love and hoping these are going to last me for ages.
Thanks for the reviews as always!
Nice! That’s not too bad of a price, but it sounds like you got an even better deal. :) Great choices, and I hope they last you forever too!
The Dottie Tribe WU’s remind me so much of a black/white version of the Mara Hoffman Botanica print that you reviewed a few months back. Lulu’s is more detailed though. Cute print.
Good point! They do have some really similar elements.
I too scored these and am in love?I held back the first day up online and missed out by got lucky at my store. I was in today also and if any of you tiny size twos out there are looking for non outrageous eBay prices there is a pair available at the anchorage store. And go!
Your diaper comment on the hotty hots cracks me up AA! I have an itty bitty booty and am loving them. They actually give me a butt! They’ve been my absolute fave shorts of summer! I’m currently trying to hold myself back from doing a send sale on the hero blue ones. Dang hotty hot Kayla Itsines keeps wearing them in her bbg posts and makes me want them even more!
Hah, the diaper thing was a bit more in reference to the fact that they’re so short! I know they’re not really shorter than speeds, but they *seem* shorter since they’re looser. Also, totally agree, every time I see Kayla Itsines wearing a pair I want to try them again! I was going to order the hero blues but I was too slow and missed out.
I am from So. IL but I am married to a Dane and we live with our children in Istanbul. Love your blog esp the reviews because I have to order my wout clothes without trying on so you take the guesswork out. I think we are almost exactly same measurements which is perfect. My insta is kimberlyshea77
Wow, I can imagine it would be really challenging to get workout clothes in Instanbul! Kudos to you for having the patience to make it happen. :) And I’m glad I can make it a little easier for you!!
I miss the Sunday comics : (
Me too! Loved lulu problems! Love the new content too but miss the funnies. Nothing like a good dose of self deprecating humor, especially after I got a dose of major fomo on all the sold out hero blue things and just stalked them all down in the app for a send sale….I feel like I have true lulu problems today!
I know!! They were getting a tad bit stale (and the number of views were going way down), so I’ve been trying to think of ways to incorporate them in a new, interesting way. Thanks for lighting a fire under my feet to do that sooner. ;)
Oh I had forgotten about the Sunday funnies you were putting out! Some of them really had me dying!!! But you were right, the last few were sort of repeats but I don’t think the views had anything to do with you. I haven’t been as interested in Lulu and have actually missed uploads and not cared to even look. Everything seems to be going on WMTM because it’s ridiculously priced, I don’t feel compelled to spend $100 on crops after taxes ? Back in 2011 I would grab 2 pairs at $72 and think nothing… but I have enough to last me years. It’s Lulu, not you at all! You are my favorite Lulu blog! I love your spunk!
Thanks for the kind words. :) I agree, as people’s attention shifts away from lulu, it makes sense that the lulu-related funnies would start to lose their luster as well. I’d still like to reintroduce a similar concept in a less brand-specific way though, and also more as an occasional thing rather than weekly.
OMG, AA, I’m totally mad at you for looking so freaking amazing in these pants! I have not been able to get them out of my mind since your post! I kept telling myself I didn’t need them, but alas, I couldn’t fight that feeling… I totally need them! So I went on ebay and got a pair for $165 (gulp), but I think that’s pretty reasonable given most of the pairs went for close to $200. The print is really amazing in the wunder unders. I like them in the other pants, but they are special with the horizontal lines. I can’t wait to get them! I just hope they fit and aren’t sheer!
Thanks (or not??) for introducing me to something else I didn’t need! ;)
Love the blog, but please, can you hold off on showing us such great stuff for a couple of months while my wallet recovers?? J/k!
PS- I also miss the Sunday funnies! But all your content is awesome. Congrats on a great blog and community you’ve created!
Heh, sorry about that Sue. :) I don’t think $165 is a bad price at all, as you mentioned. I hope you love them!! If not, I’m sure you’d have no problem finding a new home for them.
As I wrote a minute ago in the other comment, I’ve been brainstorming ways to reincorporate lulu problems in a fresh, relevant, and interesting way, so hopefully you’ll see something along those lines soon. :)
Just got my speed shorts! Love them in this print but they’re a little longer than my other speed shorts. Did you notice that?
Hmm, mine might be a *hair* longer but not really noticeable. But, lulu’s quality control isn’t very consistent, so even 2 pairs of the same thing can be pretty different, so I would be surprised if yours really are longer! :\
Hi love your blog! As we’re similarly sized, would you mind sharing what size you got for the shorts and leggings? How are they holding up now? I’m looking to get a pair of luxtreme wunder unders but wanted to check on quality and fit. Thank you!
I wear a size 2 in all lululemon bottoms, including these. I have several pairs of luxtreme wunder unders (and other styles) and I haven’t had issues with any of them. Luxtreme doesn’t pill, and I like that it repels pet hair too!