Outdoor Voices reviews and discussion

4.1

81% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Soft cloudknit fabric loungewear
  • Durable rectrek pants construction
  • Playful, distinctive colorways
  • Thoughtful pockets and details
  • Inconsistent, unreliable sizing
  • Stiff, slipping leggings performance
  • Sweat‑showing, thick fabrics
  • Variable durability in seams

Outdoor Voices earns mixed reviews: the brand delivers soft, durable lounge and athleisure standouts like CloudKnit joggers, RecTrek pants, and the iconic Exercise Dress, but performance pieces—especially many leggings and some bras—feel stiff, slip, or show sweat, and sizing runs inconsistent. Reviews of Outdoor Voices also flag variable quality and fit (plus-size and petite needs unmet), while praising unique colorways, thoughtful details (pockets, adjustable straps), and long-wearing fleece and basics; great for everyday movement and errands, less reliable for high‑intensity workouts.

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513 reviews and posts

  • I only have a pair of pants for this brand, but I have to say that I find that they are a great cut great quality and perfect for outdoor hikes especially as I can unzip the bottom of the pants. I heard they’re making a comeback so looking forward to seeing what they’re coming out with.

  • I really like the athletic dress I have from them. It has built in shorts with pockets and a built in bra that provides good support. It’s cute to wear around but also while working out. It’s good quality and has lasted.

  • I remember hearing around last summer that OV closed their stores without notifying any of their employees beforehand. I can't say I trust the company, however, the few OV items that I have have held up very well and I like their designs.

  • favorite athleisure brand! I've gotten many pieces from here that's become my daily wear. All the pieces are high quality and prices are more affordable.

  • I’ve been buying O.V. since very close to the beginning. I have had some mixed success with fits. They do tend to run a little smaller than similar brands. The leggings, fleece, hats, and socks are the stars. I love the variety of sports bra cuts but I have struggled with fit especially because I have a longish torso. Some straps (even) adjustable ones are too short specifically on the elastic styles with the woven in logo. My favorite item of all was the Rapha collab tank. Great materials, but it used to be made in US.

  • An OV tech (rec?) kit was the first time I purchased expensive, intentional athleisure/workout gear. Generally I like the level of compression, color combinations, and sports bra/crop top coverage (I'm busty!)

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    Not size-inclusive!!! I barely fit into the XL and there isn't anything after that. Also, after a series of sweaty workouts (spinning) the stink stays, even after washing - I've had to start soaking the sets in vinegar before washing to get the stink out, and make them acceptable to wear outside the house.

  • To say I’m obsessed with this brand would be an understatement. I love everything that the brand stands for and appreciate the fun designs they offer. As a petite person it can be hard to find clothes that fit but their RekTrek pants are the perfect cut. I also love their workout shirts and long sleeve tops, and the “doing things” hat. The reviews on their website speak for themselves.

  • I own an older version of the exercise dress as well as some leggings and another sports bra. My main complaints with the active dress is the lack of a built-in bra, along with no shorts or pockets, but I still love the dress itself. The leggings would show more sweat than I liked, but still great quality and fit. The sports bra is one of my favorites, especially for any high intensity workouts. It is incredible supportive and also just comfortable without feeling constrictive.

  • I love the sports bras I already own from OV but am uninspired to keep shopping there. Initially, I liked the vibe and the styles but now I gravitate towards Girlfriend Collective and Lululemon. The brand is good, the pieces I own hold up, but I don't like the current offerings for the pricetag so probably won't be shopping from there again.

  • 1LOVE the exercise dress. I wear it all weekend for hikes, errands, and general adventures Great tennis/exercise skirt

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    I don't think the leggings are good for full, sweaty workouts but are good for everyday wear. for the dress - I sized down

  • I love OV. The store in SF is one that I frequent often. I wear their socks daily, no exaggeration. I have an active dress, and a few pairs of leggings. The leggings are not my favorite, as I feel that they don’t shape around my legs the best since I have bigger thighs, but other than that I love the brand.

  • I went through an Exercise Dress phase, where I basically lived in these OV dresses. They’re easy to dress up or down. In the colder month I’d layer turtlenecks and tights under them or wear shirts over them, depending on the look I was going for. Eventually, I got tired of having to basically strip down to go to the bathroom and I wish these dresses had more support (maybe a built-in bra or pads). But overall, I think Outdoor Voices is a fun brand with great colors and styles. I also love their mission of #DoingThings and the idea that working out doesn’t have to be miserable… as long as you’re doing things and moving your body, that’s enough.

  • I totally drank the Outdoor Voices kool-aid. OV is fun, color-blocky, high end and just all around cool. Definitely pricey, I invested in a whole OV set. There’s not a whole lot of stretch in there, the leggings sometimes slip down a little lower than I’d like them to and to be very honest I ALWAYS, without fail, put the leggings on backwards. They have the logo printed on the front and back of the inside waistband. I think the whole look is very chic and very matchy matchy. I would like to try their jackets and some not-so-form fitting pieces.

  • As a short, curvy girl, finding pants/short that fit is pretty impossible. However, the OV Rectrek pants are INCREDIBLE! Comfy, stretchy, breathable, cute and everything in between. Love their brand mission, messaging and quality. Home run!

  • I've enjoyed the exercise dress for over a year now. After I tried it, I immediately bought one more in a different color, and then tried out two other OV dresses. The exercise dress is still my favorite. The pockets make it so easy to go for a walk or run, because I have a place to put my keys and airpods. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The only thing that could be better is to have more choice in colors :)

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  • This is hands down one of my favorite outdoor clothing companies! I especially love their RecTrek Zip-Off pants, I bought two. One in an XS and a S. I’m usually a S but it was a big baggy on me so I also wanted one that was a little more snug, so I bough the XS as well. If I were to buy another I would get the XS again. I also have purchased their skort, which you can dress up or down. I really love their stuff. Picture shown is S.

  • I'm a longtime OV fan, and own 5 Exercise Dresses. I've owned multiple pairs of OV leggings and tops, buuuut honestly I've started to like them a bit less over the last few years. I'm short (5'2) and they don't really offer their clothes in multiple lengths. They do provide tailoring in-store if I remember correctly, but for the dresses in particular they're just too long for me to justify buying anymore!

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    Would love more sizing options (tall, petite, etc)

  • I have loved outdoor voiced every since i was introduced to them through Fitness Ambassadors in Dallas! They partnered with us and outfitted us for a rock climbing event and they are my favorite brand now. Super high quality, comfortable, squat proof, sweat resistant and just overall 110% recommend.

  • I have bought many items from outdoor voices over the years. I think they have affordable active wear that’s is good quality. I am totally obsessed with their exercise dress, it’s all I wear in the summer. I also love that they offer colors other than pink and teal.

    Feedback

    Sometimes their sizes run big and other times they run small. Make sure to check the reviews before buying to ensure you get the right size.

  • 10/10 will always recommend Outdoor Voices!!! I can be found wearing their exercise dress almost every day in the summer!!

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    Their leggings do run a bit small!!