My honest review of POPFLEX activewear

A review of POPFLEX activewear coming at you today!

I had my eye on POPFLEX activewear for maybe two years before I finally pulled the trigger and bought something just a few weeks ago. You see, I’ve watched from afar (or from Instagram, actually) as this brand got off the ground and began growing. I’ve followed Cassey Ho, the founder and creator, for almost a decade. And Ho listens to her customers, creates thoughtful designs that fill a void in the activewear category, and she documents it all on her Instagram account. She’s even fought off big corporations who have tried to steal her designs, and she’s applied for patents for some of her pieces. It’s pretty cool to watch.

Ho’s work has come a long way. I remember when she first launched POPFLEX, there were more patterns and fluffy stuff that didn’t really resonate with me. But these days, I love almost everything on the website. It’s different than everything else out there too. Here’s what the POPFLEX website says:

Our mission is to bring more joy and comfort into your life by designing thoughtful products that solve problems.

All of that aside, what I really wanted to know is if this clothing lived up to the hype. Sure, Cassey Ho has a million adoring fans who will say they love her stuff, but is it really good stuff? Or are they just saying that it is because they like her? Let’s talk about it in this one …

*Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post. But I did purchase these items on my own. If you shop through my links, thanks for your support. 🙂 

I bought four items in my first order, fully expecting to return a couple of them. Here’s how it all worked out … 

Supersculpt Leggings with Pockets

Color Slate, size small 29 regular, $60

KEPT! The star of the show, and these totally live up to the hype! Meet the Supersculpt Leggings with Pockets. These leggings are legit. And I say that as a group fitness instructor who wears a ton of activewear and needs my activewear to perform well. 

First, a little backstory: I’ve been wearing the same three black leggings from Vuori for almost three years. I find that they’re just as good as Lululemon and they hold up well for my workouts and for the classes I teach. But one of the styles is no longer available on the Vuori website, and quite frankly, I wanted to try something different, because I’m sick of them, and they’re pricey.

I expected to return these POPFLEX leggings upon ordering them, because I often dislike new leggings. But I put these on, and man, I knew instantly I was a big fan. The fabric is soft. They’re high waisted. They’re compressive. They move well. And best of all, they have a panel inseam in the crotch area, so they don’t ride up. (Which I think all leggings should have and very few do.) 

When you wear these leggings, you can tell they were designed by a woman who actually works out, you know? They feel so very well thought out. I started with the Slate color, size small, 29 length, and they go all the way to my feet. For my next pair, I plan to get the Black color, size small, 27 length, so they’re a bit shorter. 

These amazing leggings have one more appealing aspect: They’re only $60, which is super affordable for a high-quality piece of activewear. I’m a real believer in this design! Find the Supersculpt Leggings with Pockets here.

Call Me Baby Reversible Tee

Color Oat Milk, size small, $39

KEPT! Full disclosure: When this top, the Call Me Baby Reversible Tee, first arrived to me, it had tiny red stains on it. I immediately emailed the POPFLEX customer support, and they sent out a new one to me right away (and didn’t ask for me to send back the other, so I didn’t have to do anything extra as a hassle). I think that was handled very well, and once my second Call Me Baby Reversible Tee arrived, I wore it pretty quickly, because I was excited about it. It’s such a soft stretchy fabric (made of polyester and spandex), and I like the neckline and short sleeves.

Because I ordered a small, and I’m somewhat tall at 5’8″, this shirt does have a bit of a cropped effect on me, when worn with high-waisted items. But it’s just a sliver of stomach, definitely not too much. If you’d rather not show any stomach, size up.

Now here’s something cool: This top is reversible. You can wear the crewneck to the front or reverse it and make it a boatneck. I’ve only worn it one way so far, and maybe I’ll try the other way next time.

The best feature of this top is the soft buttery fabric for sure. You can dress it up or down, and it’s one of those staple items in the closet that you’ll reach for again and again.

I’ve worn it with jeans and with leggings so far. And this design lives up to the hype. Find the Call Me Baby Reversible Tee here.

Perfect Plane Pants

Color Black, size small regular, $85

KEPT! I hadn’t seen these pants before until I was adding things to my cart on my first POPFLEX shopping spree, and I wasn’t sure how they would feel in person. Well, the Perfect Plane Pants are a very versatile piece of clothing. They’re soft, but not too soft. They’re wide leg, but fitted at the waist. They’re super casual, but yet they somehow still look somewhat put together.

Made from cotton and spandex, these pants have a roomier fit, which I enjoy. I do see them as an excellent choice for traveling, but so far I’ve only worn mine for a very informal dinner party at our house with visiting family. They have a little slit at the bottom for wearing with sneakers, and I do think I’ll appreciate that aspect once I finally wear these with shoes.

I hadn’t heard any hype about these pants, but if they had any, they’d live up to it. Love them! Find the Perfect Plane Pants here.

Pirouette Skort

Color Black, size small, $60

KEPT! This is the item that catapulted the POPFLEX brand into the spotlight, because Taylor Swift was seen wearing this skirt in the lilac color last summer in an Instagram video.

It’s a cute skirt/skort, and I’ve wanted it for a long time. When it arrived and I put it on, I could immediately see what all the hype is about! Meet, the Pirouette Skort. Perhaps my favorite skirt/skort I’ve ever owned.

I honestly don’t know if I’ll ever wear it to work out or to play tennis, because I think I’ll wear it as a regular piece of clothing.

It’s high waisted. The shorts under the skirt have pockets and another panel inseam (thank goodness). The skirt is a tid bit longer in the back, so it isn’t too short, which is an iteration of the design that Cassey Ho put out based on user feedback on the first generation skirt. I know that fact from following her on Instagram, and I love that she listens and updates her products as she grows and learns from her customers.

This skirt/skort comes in a bunch of colors and sizes (XXS to 3XL to be exact, as do most other POPFLEX items), and I can fully see myself getting a second color. This skirt is made from polyester and spandex, and you’re supposed to let it hang dry. I haven’t washed mine yet, but I will be following instructions on this item.

The Pirouette Skort in a small fits me so well, even though the shorts are slightly snug on my inner thighs, but I don’t mind that at all.

By the way, when you put this skirt on, you just want to twirl. If you order it, you’ll see what I mean. It’s just a happy piece of clothing through and through and perhaps my favorite item from my first haul of POPFLEX, even though I know I’ll get more everyday use out of the leggings mentioned above. Find the Pirouette Skort here.

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And there you have it! Based on my first order, I can safely say in this review of POPFLEX activewear that this brand does in fact live up to the hype. I feel great in all four items, and I don’t always feel that way when I try things on from a new-to-me brand.

The POPFLEX website is user friendly, and it features models in different sizes (XXS to 3X), as well as plenty of real-life customer reviews on each item. I found the ordering process pretty seamless, and I did chose the “unlimited return” option, which is $1.98 per order, and it covers the cost of returns, if needed. However, I didn’t need to return or exchange, which is awesome. Also, you get free shipping on any order in the U.S. over $100.

There was one item I really wanted to order which was out of stock, and I think the more popular stuff does become unavailable at times. That’s pretty normal with activewear brands, so I guess you need to act quickly when you see something you like.

Cassey Ho and her team release new color drops here and there too, so that’s another good reason to head to the site and browse around. I signed up for the POPFLEX emails to stay in the know, and I got a 10 percent discount on my first order based on signing up for emails as well, so look out for that.

I love finding new/growing brands, especially those that are women-owned, and POPFLEX is truly deserving of a browse. I definitely expect to order more items, and I’ll keep you posted if I do. 

*Sidenote: POPFLEX can only be purchased on the POPFLEX site. Cassey Ho did design a slightly more affordable iteration called BLOGILATES sold exclusively at Target, and while those pieces were cute, I didn’t purchase any and was more drawn to the real deal.

What I want to order next from POPFLEX

Here are the items I have my eye on for my next POPFLEX order …

Thanks for reading my review of POPFLEX activewear. Moral of the story: This brand is definitely deserving of a look, and I’m totally into it. Have an amazing day, and let me know if you try anything!

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Questions of the day

Have you tried POPFLEX?

What’s one brand of clothing that you were pleasantly surprised with and why?