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athleta.gap.com
active, casual, lounge womenAge 26-45, 46-60
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About the Business

Athleta is a premium fitness and lifestyle brand specializing in stylish, high-performance apparel for women and girls. Owned by Gap Inc., it focuses on sustainability, inclusivity, and empowering active lifestyles. With versatile designs for yoga, running, and everyday wear, Athleta blends function and fashion to support movement and confidence.


athleta.gap.com
+1 877-328-4538
USA
Athleta is part of Gap, Inc.
Founded in 1998
Clothing item from AthletaFashion apparel by AthletaMerchandise from Athleta clothing lineAthleta fashion product

Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: Gap, Inc.
Year Founded: 1998
Target Gender: women

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $5
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for orders over $50

Returns

Return Policy: free
Return Instructions: only items are in their original condition: unwashed and unworn
Restocking Fees: no

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: It's a Start
Recycling Program: no

Product

Style: active, casual, lounge
Body Fit: regular, plus size, petite & short, tall
Available Sizes: Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Customer Service

Support Channels: chat, phone
Support Phone: +1 877-328-4538

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, financing, Apple Pay, PayPal
Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: Active Junky, Rakuten, Mr. Rebates, TopCashback

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Reviews Summary

Athleta has a rating of 1.6 stars from 88 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Athleta ranks 34th among Clothing sites.

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value
28
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Illinois
7 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Best clothing ever!
February 24, 2017

I have never found a place that sells clothing that looks good, feels good and is reasonably priced all at the same time. I love to travel and to work out and these clothes are great for both! Great customer service, fast shipping, great deals in store and more. Thank you Athleta!

Date of experience: February 23, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They are great with filing orders and handling returns. You have to print the return label off their website. I was having trouble printing the label and the customer service rep sent the label to my email address. She stayed on the phone with me until it appeared in my mail box.

Date of experience: March 27, 2012
California
26 reviews
23 helpful votes
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100% in the game!
October 16, 2015

Athleta is unbeatable: their products and customer service is unparalleled. I buy stuff and see how it works. If it doesn't, I take it back for free--and no questions asked. For workout gear and cute casual lounging about wear, this is my go to shop!

Date of experience: October 16, 2015
California
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
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This site is very easy to navigate, and ordering is a snap. I love the workout clothing and the apres workout attire - my favorite dress is one I bought for my trip to Mexico in 2010 - the Pack Everywhere dress; I still wear it every summer. A waiter in Mexico spilled o. J. on my lap and it just rolled off the dress - not a spot on it!

Date of experience: May 7, 2013
Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Service is slow.
September 15, 2018

I would have loved to be able to give a higher review if the service had been at least a little faster, but there was only two people in front of me and i stood there for around 20 minutes.

Date of experience: September 14, 2018
Nebraska
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Once I discovered Athleta, I bought about half of my clothes from them. Dresses, shorts, sweaters, sweatshirts, skirts, socks, everything! The designs, the fabrics, quality, etc. all met my expectations. I don't like paying full price for anything but I would for Athleta just to make sure I got items that I liked.

I had a Gap charge card forever, probably 14, 15, 16 or maybe more years. So, when I started shopping at Athleta, I just used my Gap card. A few months ago, an Athleta associate talked me into opening Athleta's. Meanwhile, I closed my Gap card since I could use my Athleta card at Gap. BIG mistake.

First, I returned some items that I had purchased with "rewards" and was told by the store that I would get that credited on my statement. Five months later, no such credit. That was $45. I pay all of my bills as soon as they arrive. And I don't make payments; I pay in full. Twice in four months, I've gotten a statement saying that I MISSED a payment. If I had gotten a statement, I would have paid it. Period. This could be a USPS issue, sure. But, I've not had the problem with any other bill that I've received. And, I've not gotten my $45 rewards credit and, so, I cancelled this card.

Now I don't have a Gap card or an Athleta card. Maybe it's time to find a new store. Ugh, so disappointed.

Date of experience: June 11, 2017
Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Overall LOVE Athleta
January 4, 2024

My orders have all been great. Unfortunately I have noticed a trend toward very large and unattractive pants being sold by Athleta. I understand that styles change, but PLEASE bring back much LONGER (full length) and skinnier work pants as options. I couldn't wear ANYTHING that you current list as "work clothes" except maybe some of the dresses. Thank you for "listening!"

Date of experience: January 4, 2024
California
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
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I've been buying and wearing Athleta clothes for a long time.

But! My latest purchase, they sent it to the wrong address. It was an old address of mine that I guess they had on file. Even though I paid via PayPal, they didn't use the correct address that I have on file there.

I can understand this was a glitch that maybe could not be fixed. But when I went on their online chat to ask if anything could be done (other than hoping for the random recipient to send back the unexpected gift that they received), when I provided the correct address, the customer service person said "That is not valid".

Yeah. She actually accused me of lying about my correct address. And made no attempt whatsoever to find any solution.

I'm so offended by this that I'm seriously considering never shopping with them again and I have spent a lot of money on their site over the years.

Date of experience: October 12, 2021
Illinois
6 reviews
25 helpful votes
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Started shopping at Athleta because of their credit card promos. What a NIghtmare! No matter how much I like the clothes it is not worth the aggravation to get and use the rewards. I spoke to cust. Service MANY times, they always referred it to the credit card company. Went in store for help. The very kind manager there tried for almost an hr to remedy. She was so frustrated that she could do nothing she was calling her area manager. Still at mercy of credit card. In my mall, there is a lucy, Lululemon and Fabletics. Sorry Athleta but if I earn my rewards but can't use them-I'm shopping elsewhere.

Date of experience: May 17, 2017
California
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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They constantly lie about everything. Regular shipping is 5-7 days and it never ships in that time and they lie non-stop to explain why. It is always the shipper's problem or say it did ship it just isn't tracking. Oh and the post office lost my order and their customer service told me it was my job to track it down. Too bad as the clothes are decent customer service for this entire company sucks.

Date of experience: June 14, 2021
Illinois
1 review
3 helpful votes
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The amount of time it takes to get a refund is completely UNACCEPTABLE. I've reached out TWICE to customer service asking about the status of my refund that was received by them weeks ago and they just tell you to wait. This has happened with a previous order, too. Now I'm assuming my order will get lost in the shuffle of all the Christmas returns and I'll have to reach out to them YET AGAIN wondering where my refund is. Terrible and inconvenient!
Also, they use a shipping company called UDS that oftentimes steals or misdelivers packages. Do I need anymore reasons to stop shopping at Athleta? I don't think so.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love the quality of the clothes... always bought from the store before pandemic. Just tried online and I must say I'm a little disappointed. The first one... packaging was not ripped open a little bit. And now... just when I thought I'll receive the remaining items in the mail today... they only got one of the four items right. I got better delivery experiences from other stores... from cheaper stores even. Hopefully I get my items right... will find out tomorrow but what an inconvenience...

Date of experience: September 25, 2020
North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Purchased a $92 dress. Returned it within 24 hours of it arriving at my house. I tracked my return via UPS and it has been sitting at their warehouse for weeks without being processed. When I call they keep pushing the date back that I should call yet again and maybe they will give me the refund I am owed. NEVER shopping with Athleta again.

Date of experience: May 2, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was so excited to receive my first purchase after seeing amazing products via Athleta's marketing campaign on Facebook. What I received was vastly different and disappointing. I ordered bathing suit bottoms and two bathing suit tops. One doubled as a sports shirt.
The bathing suit bottoms had two hairs stuck to a sticker in the crotch of the bathing suit. One of the tops had what looked like deodorant all over the armpit and cup area. The third top was completely wrinkled up twisted. All the items looked like they were thrown into a bag. This is a huge disconnect with management/leadership.

Date of experience: March 29, 2021
Vermont
1 review
1 helpful vote
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During Athleta's Labor Day sale I spent a lot of time on their site, placed an order, and was thrilled with the discount. Over a week of waiting, I finally received an email saying my order was cancelled. I called to ask why - and was told that PayPal had rejected payment. This didn't make sense to me (I had an approval code from PayPal) so I verified with PayPal that they had accepted the order a d Athlete had placed the refund. Obviously, Athlete cancelled my order for other reason, but was not honest with me. I wanted to reorder with Athleta but was told all of my items were sold out. I am not happy. They offered a 25% coupon and never sent it. I called back and now they are offering me only 20%...

Date of experience: September 15, 2020
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Do not buy them!
April 28, 2021

Not only did it take nearly a month for it to arrive, alongside that it took 2 weeks for someone to even respond when I'm asking for follow up.
But when it finally does arrive its scribbled all over?! How is this acceptable?!

Literally got leggings with marker all over them! ₩

My experience other than buying these item has been the absolute worst amongst any companies I've ordered through before.

I want this FIXED.
Won't let me upload a photo because it's too large
I've already posted on trust pilot as well.

Date of experience: April 28, 2021
New Jersey
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Ordered two two-piece bathing suits. One suit came but with only one of the tops. Didn't get the other bottom. Had to email them to find out where it was. Turns out they don't have it. Now I have a top with no bottom. I have to take the time out and return it. But they will give me 20% off my next purchase? Ah... no thanks. Never ordering from here again.

Date of experience: July 30, 2019
Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I am beyond disappointed in the customer service I have received from Athleta. I made the mistake of sending a pair of leggings in the mail to be returned that I had purchased in the store. I found out you cannot return items through the mail that you purchased in the store (which is completely stupid). Athleta DID NOT credit my card for the return nor send the item back to me. This company literally stole $100 from me. I have called 3x and spent approximately 1.5 hours on the phone with customer service, which provided absolutely no help. I will never shop at Athleta, Gap or Banana Republic again! Don't waste your hard earned money on these companies, as they don't give a sh*+ about customer service!

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Recently I purchased an item that was sent to me with a hole in it. I returned it to the store and ordered another one online. Both packages were ridiculously sloppy. The item was a $79 woman's top that was thrown in a bag both times with no care or consideration at all. I have to iron this in order to give it as a gift. This item was full price, no discount had been offered during the time I ordered it. But even if there was, this is inexcusable. Missed opportunity to impress! With so many customers shopping online this holiday season, why wouldn't Athleta package their items with quality and class?! Never ordering online from this site again!

Date of experience: December 9, 2020
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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For years, there were only for smaller ladies and now all of a sudden they want to be inclusive? The brand does not listen to their customers. If you go into any of their NY stores, hordes of customers have asked for them to bring back their low rise/ low waisted leggings that would always sell out and the store managers confirm this fact but the powers that be, just follow their own tune and watch these customers go to No Bull and others. If you want great low rise leggings you have good choices since Athleta feels those customers do not matter any longer! Other companies are seeing the need except fir Athleta who was the leader in great tights until the change

Date of experience: January 23, 2021