Alo Yoga has become one of the most popular premium yoga and lifestyle brands — but one question shoppers always ask is:
“Does Alo Yoga run small, big, or true to size?”
As someone who works with activewear brands from the manufacturing side, I’ve seen how fabrics, compression levels, and pattern grading affect sizing.
This article gives a simple, reliable sizing explanation based on real consumer patterns and technical insight.
Most Alo Yoga items run true to size, but certain compression leggings and crop tops run slightly small due to tighter sculpting fits.
📌 External references:
💬 Factory-side insight:
Soft brushed fabrics stretch more, while performance compression fabrics have tighter recovery — this is why sizing varies by product line.
Alo Yoga uses a modern, fashion-forward fit — not overly tight like high-performance brands, but not loose like comfort-first athleisure.
| Category | Fit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Leggings | TTS to slightly small | Depends on compression level |
| Sports bras | TTS | Adjustable straps help |
| Tops & tees | TTS | Relaxed silhouettes |
| Hoodies | Oversized | Designed to be roomy |
| Joggers | TTS | Stretchy waistbands |
✔ Most buyers can confidently choose their normal size.
Certain sculpting styles are intentionally tighter.
If you’re between sizes → size up for these styles.
Most of Alo’s bestsellers fit true to size.
These fabrics are:
Many shoppers compare Alo with Lululemon, so here is a simple breakdown.
| Brand | Leggings Fit | Bras Fit | Tops Fit | Hoodie Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alo Yoga | TTS–small | TTS | TTS | Oversized |
| Lululemon | True compression TTS | Slightly small | TTS | Regular |
Alo uses slightly more relaxed grading, making sizes more forgiving.
✔ yoga and Pilates users
✔ shoppers wanting soft fabrics
✔ people who love oversize hoodies
✔ content creators wanting flattering silhouettes
✔ those in between athletic and lifestyle fits
✘ people wanting high compression
✘ long-distance runners
✘ athletes needing technical performance gear
Choose Alo if you want comfortable, polished, easy-to-size activewear.
Choose Lululemon or Nike for performance-driven compression fits.
If you want to build yoga or Pilates apparel with correct size grading →
👉 https://fukigymwear.com
Q1: Do Alo leggings run small?
Only the sculpting families (Airlift, Airbrush). Others run true to size.
Q2: Should I size up?
Size up only if you prefer a softer, less compressive feel.
Q3: Does Alo have consistent sizing?
Yes — but different fabric families feel different because of stretch and recovery.
Q4: Is Alo sizing better than Lululemon?
Alo is easier for beginners. Lululemon is more technical but very consistent.