I Only Wore Aritzia Activewear On a Grecian Yoga Retreat — These Were My Favorite Looks

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Yoga retreats are kind of my thing. I’ve been practicing yoga for over 15 years, and I’ve been going on retreats for the past six or so — meaning, at this point, I have a good idea of what to expect on the trips. This year, I went to a tiny island in Greece with my LA-based teacher Kyle Miller and Portugal-based yoga and meditation teacher Tony Lupinacci. This retreat (and most yoga retreats) include an hour to two hours of yoga twice a day — for a week-long retreat, that means around 14 classes. Which also means . . . a lot of outfits.

I’ve been a fan of the Artizia TNA activewear collection forever for its non-traditional workout clothing silhouettes (I’ve been wearing this halter top on repeat to the studio), so my interest was definitely piqued when I scrolled through the new Golden collection. There are a bunch of different fabrics within the collection that are made for different types of activities; many of them are perfect for yoga, so I decided to grab a handful of options and put them to the test during my week-long yoga retreat.

What I Like About the Aritzia Golden Collection

Like the TNA collection, the Golden collection features some super-flattering cuts and silhouettes — there’s a nice range that you don’t always see in activewear. There’s a mix of cropped and full-length tops, spaghetti straps and high-neck cuts, and different waistband options. I’m also a big big fan of the colorways. I’m a neutrals gal; give me all your beiges, browns, and creams. I think the most “intense” colors I wear are butter yellow and sage green. Surprisingly, activewear brands don’t always nail the neutral category, or they only have one option. Not so with Golden — there is a host of earthy taupes and mocha browns that make my heart rate spike. Don’t worry if you’re more partial to brights — you’ll also find a fair share of pinks.

Finally, all the fabrics I tried did a great job of both smoothing my curves and staying in place while I was actually moving. I didn’t find myself pulling or tugging during practice as much as I often do when wearing other brands.

What to Consider Before Trying the Aritzia Golden Collection

My only criticism of the collection is that most of the low- and medium-impact tops aren’t lined or include a built-in shelf bra. For someone like me with a smaller bust, it’s not that big a deal since the fabric has some nice compression to it. However, for someone who needs more support, you’d likely need to wear a sports bra underneath.

When it comes to sizing, I found all the products I chose to fit true to size. For reference, I’m 5’5″ and I usually wear a size small in tops and bottoms, with a small C-cup bust. Some of the products were sized as Small, while others used a number system — for those I was a 4 across the board.

Who the Aritzia Golden Collection Is Best For

Technically, anyone! However, it really comes down to the activity you’re going to be doing — each different fabric within the collection is meant for a specific intensity level. When I was deciding on the products to try, I first took a look at which fabrics would suit my needs the best — those needs being: suitable for warm weather, good for low- to medium-impact workouts, and easily mixed-and-matched. The products I ended up choosing were a mix of Golden Butter and Golden Life.

Here’s the breakdown of the different choices:

Golden Butter: Best for low-impact, with a barely there, buttery-soft, sweat-wicking fabric that shapes to your body.

Golden SoftWhip: Best for low-impact, with an ultra-soft, sweat-wicking fabric that hugs the body.

Golden Life: Best for medium-impact, with a body-hugging fabric that wicks sweat while still being soft.

Golden GlossForm: Best for medium-impact, with contouring, body-hugging fabric that has a luxe sheen and UPF 50+ protection.

Golden BodyLite: Best for high-impact, with seamless, sweat-wicking, anti-odor fabric with a smooth, second-skin feel.

Golden PowerSculpt: Best for high-impact, with a sculpted, smooth feel that wicks sweat.

Keep reading for my favorite looks from the trip, and get the details for each Aritzia Golden piece I wore.