The fun continues today with another of my all-time faves: Werkshop!
If you’ve been here for a while, you already know that I’m more than a little crazy about Werkshop. They’re known for their exceptionally amazing printed leggings, but they’ve been gradually adding some other styles to their repertoire.
I already have 9(!!) pairs of Werkshop crops, but in this post I’m wearing the new ukulele tank, which Werkshop sent me to try out. Here’s a little mini-review.
My tank is a size XS, and it’s not quite skin-tight but not quite loose either. I’m very small on top (I frequently where XXS tops), so if you get your true size I would expect it to be fitted. The length hits at mid-hip on me (I’m 5’3″).
My tank is the same high quality I’ve come to expect from Werkshop. It’s well-made, comfortable, and features a beautifully rendered print. Whatever Werkshop does, they always manage to nail it. Also, I just love the sweet lil birds on mine.
Take note that the fabric is NOT the same fabric that Werkshop uses on their leggings. It’s a lightweight, flexible material with a light perforated pattern. Even though the tank is mostly white, it’s substantial enough not to be noticeably see-through. I’m usually leery of printed materials for tops since they can sometimes feel too plasticky or rough, but this material is nicely soft and breezy.
I wore this tank to my aerial silks practice and it got the job done perfectly, not to mention got lots of compliments. I’m also planning to wear it running and hiking this spring and summer. It’ll be perfect for hotter days. You can see all of Werkshop’s tanks here.
I also recently bought a pair of Werkshop Juliet crops–expect to see those on the blog soon. In the meantime, I’ve got more Werkshop reviews you can read from the archives over here.
Speaking of newness, don’t miss the redesigned sports bras to match your fab leggings. My favorite so far has to be the floral nights set. I ordered the bra and matching full length leggings to try, so expect to see the rundown of those in a few weeks, too. This is my first full length purchase and I’m so curious to see how they compare.
Now on to the giveaway!! Werkshop has generously provided 3 prizes for blogiversary #3! Each winner will receive a tank top of your choice PLUS a $40 gift card to put toward anything you like. This giveaway is open to entrants worldwide.
You know the drill: enter the giveaway via the widget below. Sign up for both Werkshop and AA’s email lists to enter–be sure to do both to qualify. Even if you’ve already signed up for one or both lists previously, your entry will still count as long as you check the box and hit “enter” in the widget. To keep the contest fair, please do not enter using multiple different email addresses. Once you’ve completed the two email list entries, you can earn bonus entries by following Werkshop and AA on Instagram to increase your odds.
The giveaway will close in one week on May 10th at 5p PT. A winner will be contacted ASAP once the giveaway closes.
Good luck!
Hi Suzanne Will you ever show, wear or talk about the lulu speed shorts again? Last year you only talked about the neon pink ones and the tribal print ones. Just curious. Also wondering what happened to crossfit? do you still do that?
Probably because Lululemon hasn’t put out any print worth buying since those. I know I haven’t bought a single anything Lululemon in about a year just because it’s been awful and nothing but black and white and gray with zero color. If they did somehow have an epiphany and put something with color the fit was so off and horrible it wasn’t worth buying. Sad really. Like a lot of people, I’ve moved onto other brands now.
wow is your name Suzanne too? Sorry no offense but I wasn’t asking you about your lulu attitude.
Cindy I am not the anon above, but your comment came across as quite rude :-/ I’ve always thought of this as a welcoming blog where people share their opinions on activewear. Why does it bother you so much that someone took the time to write a response to your question? It may not have been Suzanne, but as I perceived in, the writer was trying to help answer your question…
As to your original question, AA just wrote a post about hotty hots, in which she says how much she like the speeds (which are still her favorite shorts). She also posts photos of herself wearing them all the time on instagram. I’m sure she’ll respond herself here, but what were you expecting her to write about regarding the speeds? Did you have specific questions about speed fit?
Like anon #2 mentioned, it’s pretty common for people around here to chime in. I understand if any of these comments might’ve rubbed anyone the wrong way, but I hope that it’s a one time thing. Tone is hard to interpret in text, so I do want everyone to be mindful of how their comments come across. I want everyone to feel welcome to participate in the conversation. :)
Those two pairs are actually the only ones I’ve bought in a long time! Since I have a pretty good-sized collection that covers a lot of colors and prints, I haven’t felt the urge to buy the new ones I’ve seen lately. Since summer is on its way (i.e., more colors are coming!) that might change! If I do buy new ones I’ll definitely write about them though. :)
As for crossfit, I decided to take a break and try other workouts for a couple reasons. Part of it was the schedule was challenging, part of it was the drama in the local cf community, and part of it was that the WODs took too much out of me and a max intensity WOD every single day was getting to be a burden on my overall mental/physical state. Basically it ended up being *more* stress instead of stress relief. Also, I’ve always loved trying new things because it keeps me interested, so it’s been really fun to switch it up!
I have been wondering about taking up crossfit myself but I am worried I might find the intensity too much due to being older than the other people and also because I don’t think there should be a mix of easy and hard workouts in whatever training you do. I do running so I am not used to every session being hard. It would be great if you could do a blog post with more about why you decided to take a break, what you loved and didn’t love about crossfit and what sort of fitness level you would need to be at to keep up e.g. do you need to be able to do hundreds of pushups and chin ups
I got the Juliet crops. LOVE them!!!!
Yes they are sooo gorgeous in real life!!!
I just got the Juliet crops too. I also love them! And I got floral nights back when they were first released. I’m pumped that they have a new matching bra!
I have also been slowly switching some of my size M pairs out for size L (I’m a 6 in lulu). The larges are so much more comfortable! I kept a few Ms for workouts where I want a lot of compression, but for barre, yoga, and casual use I prefer the L. I actually ran in a L the other day and that was great too – no slippage at all.
Good to know about sizing! I thought I remembered you mentioning floral nights when they dropped. Mine are on the truck for delivery today! Excited.
Here’s a closeup of the fabric: http://www.agentathletica.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC03383.jpg I got lazy and just cropped one of my existing photos haha. Hopefully it does the trick!
super helpful… i totally want one :)
thank you!
Fingers crossed! ;)
P.S. I totally don’t get the whole “perforated” thing on this tank, but it sounds very intriguing. Any chance you could add an up close photo?
This is awesome – I love Werkshop! and thanks for making many of these giveaways open to readers outside the US :)
Yes definitely, the more the merrier!! ;)
i love werkshop too! right now i am coveting the floral nights! i can wear both the small and medium.
My floral nights are supposed to be delivered today! I’m so excited. :)
Has anyone tried the Black Beads full length Werkshop leggings? They look so pretty in the pics.
I haven’t tried/seen them! Hopefully someone else has. :)
This is awesome!!!!! Thank you very much!!!!! I won something:)
Yessss!!! I hope you love your new swag! :)
Yay! I was contacted yesterday that I won :) Thank you Suzanne!
You’re welcome and hoorayyyy!! Excited for you, and I hope you love what you get!