The cult classic Nulu zip up. Buttery soft, sculpted fit, and the jacket you will reach for four days a week.
8.5
KADS SCORE
Quick Take
The Define Jacket built the athleisure uniform. Cut from Lululemon’s signature Nulu fabric, it skims the body with princess seams, thumbholes, and a zipper pull that doubles as a hair tie. It works over a sports bra, over a tee, and honestly over most of your wardrobe.
Loves
- Nulu fabric feels weightless and buttery
- Sculpted fit looks polished, not sloppy
- Thumbholes and Cuffins keep sleeves in place
- Layers cleanly over tanks and tees
- Holds its shape wash after wash
Not For
- The slim fit runs snug, so many size up
- Nulu shows sweat during real workouts
- Some pilling reported on older versions
- $138 is steep for a zip up jacket
The Details
Full Review
Quality
The Nulu knit is dense and smooth with flat locked seams that sit flat against skin. The zipper glides without catching and the cuffs keep their elasticity. Stitching is precise throughout with no loose threads.
Value
$138 is real money for a jacket, but the cost per wear collapses if you live in it like most owners do. It replaces a hoodie, a track jacket, and a going out layer in one. Watch the We Made Too Much section for markdowns.
You’ll Love It If
Athleisure devotees, commuters, and the studio to street crowd.
Skip It If
Oversized fit fans and anyone shopping on a tight budget.
FINAL VERDICT
The hype is justified. It is the rare athleisure piece that actually flatters while performing, and it earns its place as a daily driver.
8.5 / 10
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