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

  • OV quality and designs used to be so good but have gone downhill in recent years! Most everything used to be great but now it's just a few gems here and there. (The merino wool and cloudknit pieces are still good in my opinion.) They also carry some other reliable brands like Salomon.

  • Outdoor Voices was founded in 2013 and slowly blew up as a high-quality and cool alt to Lululemon. Since then, the founder left and the products have slowly declined in style and quality. There are definitely a few items I still love of theirs, including their socks, tanks, and a few running shorts that I wear almost every day in the summer. You definitely have to be pickier with their stuff now, but if you can find something that works for you, it's worth it.

  • This is really a great brand! They have such cool outerwear and the quality is on point. I love their active wear dresses.

  • I love my outdoor voices leggings. I have had some for over 5 years and they still look good. I like to wear these in the winter as running tights because they are pretty thick. They do a pretty decent job hiding cellulite as well.

  • the only clothes i buy for when i want to move my body! great for everyday wear too. i love the brand’s emphasis on “doing things” and being “beginners for life” especially as someone who’s felt intimidated by other hardcore athleticwear brands because i’m not super into working out. the clothing is pricey, but they have sales and coupons so watch for those.

  • One of my favorite activewear brands, especially for the summer. The exercise dress is a staple, and so comfortable.

  • I love outdoor voices and their products. Comfortable active wear/ athleisure. Been to stores in nyc, Philly and Nashville.

  • Do not understand the hype at all. Material doesn't feel nice, and it definitely doesn't hold its own compared to its competitors.

  • As someone who doesn't workout heavily but enjoys athleisure, I love everything I have from OV. I used to get a health and wellness stipend through my old job and I got most of what I own from them through that (it's pretty pricey otherwise). I have the exercise dress (bought second hand), 2 court skorts, and the rib longline sports bra. Super cute and comfy stuff but it's definitely better suited for light activity than a trip to the gym.

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    A line for higher intensity activity would be great for those who want to enjoy the brand at the gym

  • I tried this brand wanting to expand from Lululemon. They are close in price but that is about it. The quality just didn’t feel the same. I returned right after trying them on.

  • i’ve been wearing outdoor voices since the brand first came out and honestly still wear a lot of the og color ways that are no longer made. the quality is great and the few times i’ve had an issue, they are so quick to make things right and send a replacement. i give it four stars because now that the brand has become bigger, they’ve added so many styles and colors that it almost doesn’t feel special anymore? a few years ago they had a select amount of styles with a few set colors available all of the time and then seasonal colors that were made once and gone. it was exciting seeing the color ways that dropped and trying to buy before it was sold out. imo it’s what made outdoor voices special and although i still love and wear outdoor voices to this day, i don’t shop as much as i used to because it seems to be just another athleisure brand. it in a way lost its appeal

  • I really like OV tanks, great length and material is breathable and long-lasting.

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    Maybe a more durable fabric option, these are workout clothes that need to last many washes.

  • I was kind of against outdoor voices for a while.. I did not want to be like ~the other girls~ However, I saw someone wearing these fantastic yellow pants and knew I had to get them. Upon asking, i learned that they were outdoor voices! I said, okay, looks like it is time to jump on the band wagon... and boy am I glad that I did! The pants are so comfortable, colorful, and high-quality. I love the material and fit of them as well.

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    Nothing! Maybe price.. because they are a bit pricey! But so worth it..

  • Honestly love their activewear. I where rektreks climbing and hiking, the exercise dresses around down and while riding bikes, and the shorts and leggings for everything else! They make good quality pieces that hold up really well!

  • I really like their socks and their hats/bags.

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    As a "normal" plus sized person (size 14/16), I can't shop here for clothes. I have tried so many times and placed so many purchases but they just don't work. I think it's a little overrated that in 2022 the largest size doesn't fit the average person. They are not size inclusive and no matter how cute their products are, unless I purchase the largest male size, I can't wear anything. Really disappointing

  • The products are high quality and designed with very good attention to detail. The mission of the brand is amazing!

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    Personally, I feel the brand lost its way once Ty left.

  • Many of the items I've bought from OV are some of my favorite closet staples. They're cute, thoughtful, and flattering for everyday and for exercising.

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    Some of the fabric styles are less than comfortable though, so I feel like it's a little hit or miss which will be amazing and which will be instant returns.

  • Some of my favorite socks, so soft and the reusable bags are great

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    Expensive

  • I've been into Outdoor Voices for a while, and nearly everything I've bought from them has worked out great. Yes, it's a little pricey, but they provide a generous student discount for students, and their customer service is excellent. I'd say it's worth the price!