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Athleta Sizing Guide (UK): How to Find Your Perfect Fit and What’s Worth Buying

Author: Stylist at TellarDate: 2025

Brought to you by tellar.co.uk – The UK’s Leading Free Sizing Tool


Athleta: Stylish Activewear That Doesn’t Always Fit the Same

Athleta, the performance-lifestyle brand owned by Gap Inc., has gained huge popularity for its blend of high-performance fabrics and flattering cuts. Whether you’re looking for leggings, workout tops, or recovery loungewear, Athleta caters to an inclusive size range and a variety of fits.

But here’s the issue: Athleta’s sizing can feel inconsistent, especially for UK shoppers navigating US sizes, stretchy fabrics, or different fits like “sculpt”, “relaxed”, or “contour”.

That’s where tellar.co.uk comes in. We help you match your actual body measurements or known sizes from other brands to your perfect Athleta fit in seconds. It’s fast, free, and eliminates guesswork across 1,500+ brands.


Do Athleta Clothes Run Small, Big, or True to Size?

Athleta sizing tends to vary by product category:

Item Type

Fit Tendency

Leggings

True to size

Joggers

Relaxed fit – size down for compression

Sports bras

Run small (many size up)

Tops & tanks

Slightly large (roomy in bust)

Swimwear

Slightly small in bust + hip

US sizing may also cause confusion for UK shoppers. For instance, a US size 6 = UK size 10, but fabric stretch and design cut can still affect actual fit. Tellar handles these conversions automatically.


Common Fit Questions About Athleta (UK Perspective)

Q: How do Athleta leggings fit compared to Lululemon?

A: Athleta’s leggings are more forgiving in the waistband but slightly roomier overall. Tellar will recommend whether to stick to your Lululemon size or go down for a sculpted feel.

Q: Do I need to convert Athleta’s US sizes to UK manually?

A: No. tellar.co.uk.


Find Your Perfect Athleta Size Using Tellar

Option 1: Enter Your Body Measurements

You’ll need:

  • Bust

  • Waist

  • Hips

Tellar instantly maps your measurements to Athleta’s fit logic—adjusting for stretch, cut, and fit type. If you don’t have a tape measure, tellar.co.uk

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