Lululemon Is Backtracking on See-Through Leggings. With a Very Specific Request.

After backlash over sheer fabric, Lululemon re-releases its Get Low leggings with new instructions that have shoppers talking.

Lululemon store. /Reuters-Yonhap

Lululemon See-Through Leggings Are Back — With Conditions

Okay friends, let’s talk about the Lululemon see-through leggings saga because it somehow just got more awkward.

After quietly pulling its “Get Low” leggings earlier this year due to complaints that they were basically transparent, Lululemon has re-listed them online. But this time, they come with a disclaimer that’s raising eyebrows — and questions.

The brand now advises shoppers to size up and wear skin-toned, seamless underwear if they plan to buy them.

Yes. That’s the official guidance.

Why the Lululemon See-Through Leggings Caused a Stir

When the Get Low leggings first launched, customers quickly took to social media and reviews to point out that the fabric was noticeably sheer — especially when bending, squatting, or just existing in natural light.

For a brand that’s built its reputation (and premium pricing) on performance wear, the complaints hit a nerve. No one expects luxury athleisure to require strategic undergarment planning just to feel covered.

After enough backlash, the leggings disappeared from the site — until now.

Lululemon customers complained that the recently launched Get Low line was see through. Lululemon

What’s Changed This Time Around?

Instead of fully redesigning the leggings or changing the fabric, Lululemon opted for a… let’s call it a workaround.

The product description now includes a note encouraging buyers to:

• Size up for better coverage

• Wear skin-toned, seamless underwear underneath

While technically practical, many shoppers feel this shifts responsibility away from the brand and onto the customer — especially given the price point.

In other words, people are asking: If I’m paying premium prices, shouldn’t the leggings just… not be see-through?

The Bigger Conversation About Athleisure Quality

This situation taps into a larger issue happening across fashion and activewear: quality vs. branding.

As demand stays high, some brands are pushing thinner, stretchier fabrics that look sleek on models but don’t always hold up in real life. The return of the Lululemon see-through leggings has sparked renewed debate about whether major labels are cutting corners while still charging top dollar.

For longtime Lululemon fans, the move feels less like innovation and more like damage control.

Should You Buy Them? That Depends

If you already loved the fit and don’t mind adjusting sizing or styling, the leggings may still work for you. But for shoppers who expect full opacity without extra steps, this re-release might feel like a miss.

At the end of the day, being told how to dress underneath your leggings isn’t exactly the effortless experience most people want from athleisure.