December 9, 2011
(last updated February 22, 2024) 
When I promise you a good giveaway, friends, I deliver a good giveaway!
A long time ago, I discovered Alo clothing through Melissa’s review. It sounded like a fantastic company to me: eco-conscious, hip, dynamic, and versatile. This is a thoughtful company, and a passionate one. I loved reading their mission statement online:
To create high performance, stylish lifestyle wear with outstanding function, designed and produced with minimal impact on the environmental elements Alo stands for: Air. Land. Ocean. We provide customers with a choice that is respectful of the environment without sacrificing fashion.
Through the use of recycled and minimal impact materials, Alo creates high performance active wear that delivers superb function, fit and style. With environmentally mindful design and production processes, our men’s and women’s collections utilize eco-friendly performance fabrics that provide outstanding comfort and results…At Alo headquarters in Los Angeles, California, our employees utilize reclaimed and recycled corporate materials on a daily basis, maintain a sustainable office environment by powering the building with solar panels that line the roof, and, although we are not yet carbon neutral, daily strides are made in that direction. We pass our knowledge on to consumers in hopes that they, too, will make strides towards a lower impact lifestyle.
Admirable stuff! In the last few years, I’ve become very good at veganizing my wardrobe (check out last year’s post on shopping for a vegan parka), but I’m the first to admit that my general eco-consciousness as a consumer lacks something to be desired. By supporting companies like Alo, I feel that I’m taking small strides in the right direction. When that also means sampling some of the best and cooles yoga wear I’ve ever seen, it’s the very definition of a “win-win”!
The folks at Alo could not have been more enthusiastic or gracious when I got in touch. They offered to send me not one, but five different pieces. The first of these were hot yoga shorts. I’m including a photo from the Alo website because I stupidly left them in NYC over Thanksgiving. They are short shorts to be sure, but very cute, and ideal for Bikram or heated Vinyasa (the latter is what I practice):
My shorts looked exactly like these, but came in black and gray, rather than light and dark pink.
I was also sent the coolest sports bra I’ve ever owned:
Confession time! I wear sports bras almost every day. Not the super supportive, sweaty ones I work out in, but soft, cotton ones—bandeau bras with straps, I guess, which isn’t the same as a sports bra, but is in the same family. As much as I ought to embrace sexy lingerie because I’m worth it, and so on, I’ve just never had the energy. Sports bras are near and dear to my heart—both the ones I sweat in, and the ones I wear around.
This is my fave workout bra yet—supportive and functional, but also cute enough for me to wear on its own in a REALLY sweaty Down Dog Yoga class. (And believe me, that room can get hot enough for me to suspend my modesty.)
Next up? Mesh insert capri pants. AKA, a chance for me to treat you all to some close ups of my thighs. Sorry guys.
I love these—possibly my favorite Alo item. What makes them so great are the slim fitting leg, coupled with the high waist! I’m getting to a stage in life where low rise just doesn’t always feel right. It’s great to workout with a little more comfort and support from a higher rise pant, but still feel that the material is clingy and form-fitting.
Next, the cutest track jacket I have ever owned:
Light, bright, and adorable. Plus, cute little thumb holes, so that you can keep your hands warm if you go for a run in it.
Last, but certainly not least! This super comfortable cotton top:
I love my spandex yoga wear, but sometimes it’s nice to bend and stretch and flow in a breathable, simple cotton shirt. And as an added bonus, this tank is cute enough to wear with jeans or shorts in the summer, too.
Now that you’ve fallen in love with Alo, here’s the good news: you can enter to win a selection of Alo clothing for yourself here on CR! One of my lucky US readers will have the chance to win a sampling of Alo items, much like the package I received. As a reminder, that was:
- Mesh insert capris
- Athletic short short
- Scoop neck bra
- Response Track Jacket
- Cotton tank
Your winning selection may vary slightly in accordance with what’s on seasonal offering at Alo, but no matter what, you will be guaranteed a new collection of hip, flattering, and eco-conscious clothing that is cute enough to wear outside of the studio. I should know—I wear my Alo garments to class constantly!
In order to win this giveaway, you can do any one of the following five things. Each will count as a separate entry, so leave me a comment for each of them.
- Peruse the Alo website, and let me know what items look coolest to you.
- Tweet about this giveaway, including the URL to my post (example: @choosingraw is giving away a collection of yoga clothes from @aloclothing! https://bit.ly/tS3mmd)
- Like Alo on Facebook
- Follow Alo on Twitter
I will pick a winner by 8:00 pm (EST) next Wednesday, the 14th of December. I will also be hosting a killer giveaway on Tuesday—this time, for a special vegan sweet treat. Happy Holidays, indeed.
Good luck!
xo
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I like Alo Clothing on facebook!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
I followed both alo and choosingraw on twitter ๐
I love the response dress! so cute, and comes in various colors
I follow you on Twitter (obvi ;-))!
I follow Alo on Twitter!
I like Alo Clothing on Facebook!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
I loooove thet cross over double layer tank in blue! http://www.alosport.com/product/w2247r/cross-over-double-layer-tank.html
Love their sports bras!
Following ALO on twitter.
Like them on FB.
I am LOVING that track jacket. So cute. I also really like the Cargo Capri pants. In general, I like how their clothing, while snug, actually covers the body! So many yoga apparel lines are skimpy and I spend class wondering if I’m flashing the person behind me!
and i follow you on twitter already!
i love the sports bra you’ve featured — i really need to buy some new ones soon and that looks great!
Their sports bras look great! especially the running tech bra! I’m always on a hunt for a super supportive sports bra
I follow choosing raw on twitter:)
I like Alo on Facebook:)
This company is great. Thanks for sharing about them:) I think the convertible vest is really cool!
I love their ubber cozy hoodie, lotus tank (hot pink and granite), and the body pose legging. Thanks for all the great recipies!
I love the capris. I have been looking for a new pair.
I am following ALO on Twitter. Great company!
I love the competition skirt!
I did all of the requirements. The sports bras and pants are the things I liked the most.
Love the Fashion Leggings… so cute.
Just followed them on Twitter too. Thanks for the heads up about such a great company!
Just checked out their site, and I love everything! The black yoga pants with the pink waist are probably my favorite. Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway ๐
LOVE Alo’s website!! I like everything.. especially the off the shoulder tunic, the convertible vest, Ooooh and the Geo workout tunic!! I think I’m gonna have to get the BLKED waist PNT, and the response dress is HOT!! =D
I follow you on twitter!!
I follow Alo on Twitter:)
I like Alo on FB!
I tweeted!
[ http://twitter.com/#!/JennsAdventures/status/145739133980123136 ]
And I follow you on Twitter too.
I follow alo on twitter.
I tweeted the giveaway.
The blocked waist pant is my favorite!
Liked Alo on FB! weeeeee. ๐
I am loving all of their stuff! My favorite top though has to be the lotus tank. ๐
I Like Alo on FB.
I follow Alo on Twitter, username: RawShopper
I follow Choosing Raw on Twitter, username: RawShopper
Cute stuff on their site! I really like the Geo workout tunic. (the relaxed hoodie is a close second).
I liked Alo on FB
I’m already one of your tweeps ๐
I followed @aloclothing
Ooooh, i like the Geo workout tunic AND the lotus tank, I know you just said one but I couldn’t decide, such pretty colors too!
So bummed that they don’t ship international! I liked them on Facebook because one day, they just might ๐
I love so many things. If I had to have one this it would be the swift capris from the Alo website.
already following you on twitter!
following alo on twitter!
I am now following Alo on twitter.
Liked ALO on Facebook
I tweeted about this great giveaway!
tweeted!! @healthy_cupcake
Everything on their website is great! I really like those shorts, they look super comfy and cute!
The yoga double layer dress looks amazing!
Following Alo in twitter @channynn
The Geo Bra is my pick!
haha call me boring, but I like the sports bra ๐ And Im always into jackets. Actually pretty much all their stuff…plus with me working toward my MES degree I like that it is environmentally conscious ๐
I liked Alo on FB
The cargo capris and blocked waist paints look stylish and comfortable!
I really like their workout tunic!
Oh, and I like Alo on Facebook.
Aaaaand, I already follow you! ๐
I now follow Alo on Twitter.
I tweeted about the giveaway!
OMG, I would LOVE to win this! I have been practicing hot yoga (mostly vinyasa and sculpt classes) for the past two months, and I am so, so in love with it. I have been wanting to get more yoga gear so I don’t have to wash the few things I own practically every day, but finances are tight, blah blah. Suffice to say, this is an awesome giveaway! Alo sounds like a great company.
Those capri pants, the cotton top, and that sports bra sound FABULOUS! I’m sure I could find some other goodies on their site, but those items jumped out the most to me.
I love the Blocked Waist pant!
*site. oops. haha.
I’ve never heard of them, but I really like what I see on the sight. The Geo workout tunic is probably my favorite.
And I’m following Alo on Twitter! Hope their tweets are fun.
I followed you on twitter! So excited about this giveaway.
Love all of these things! Their sports bras and the Lotus capri look awesome!
Good review! I already follow you on Twitter.
AND I checked out the site, and I really love the outerwear section. I like that they provide that actually, though lululemon does too, many yoga based stores don’t. I also liked the men’s wear, which I totally checked out because my bf is sometimes coming to my yoga classes, and I’d love a new outfit to encourage him ๐ I liked the skirt and dresses too, but I don’t know how yoga functional they would be. Very cute and good for other things.
I like the modern horizontal print tank, especially the Blaze and Vista Blue colors.
I tweeted about this giveaway!
I liked alo on fbook!
I followed Alo on twitter
I followed you on twitter
I like ALO on Facebook.
Wow, what a fun review! This seems like a really great company. Looking at the website, I really like the mesh capri pants and The running Capri leggings.
I already follow you on twitter!
Ana
I like Alo on facebook!!
I tweeted the giveaway!!! @KitchenspaceAna
Oh I love the track jacket with thumb holes like the ones u r using in the pic, they are awesome!!!
Ana
And finally, I covet basically everything on the site, but the modern relax hoodie looks like pure heaven!
I mentioned the giveaway on twitter, too.
I now also follow ALO on twitter.
I “like” ALO on facebook!
Obviously, I already follow you on twitter!
But I did just like them on FB!
I would love to try their colorful sports bras-
Thank you for introducing me to this brand–I am always on the lookout for workout clothing that is conscious and effective! I LOVE the rouched back capris–they are high waisted (I totally know what you mean about that!) and perfect for the heated vinyasa I practice, too ๐
Pick me! Can’t follow anything on Twitter because…I don’t have Twitter…
I liked them on FB!
I liked Alo on facebook. =]
My gosh! I want so many of their things!!! They are gorgeous! But, if I had to pick one, it would be the Modern Relax Hoodie- LOVE IT!!
I adore the yoga poncho ๐
and I am following them on twitter as well.
I liked Alo on fb.