title nine clothing

[libbygrl109]

Anyone ever gotten anything from there? I received their catalog yesterday, and some of the pieces look really cute, so I was wondering about the fit/quality.

[Susie]

I have a couple swim suits from there that I like a lot. I don't train in them, but I wear them to the beach.

[labbie]

I've gotten some dresses there for vacation and liked them. I also have a pair of their workout capris that i like, and they've held up well. Read reviews re sizing, since it will vary by item.

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[aurademystere]

I have several dressed from T9 and love them all. I agree with labbie to read the reviews about fit and sizing.

[joenali]

Their dresses are great.

[libbygrl109]

Great! I was looking at some of the dresses, and hoped they were worth the cost, though they do seem to be a little cheaper than Athleta.

[Brit]

I really like their stuff and it holds up forever.

[sadlebred]

They are resellers for some major brands including Patagonia, Horny Toad, Pearl Izumi etc. They come up with cute names instead of using the manufacturer's name to make it seem like everything is their product. Unlike Athleta and Lululemon, very little of their stuff is "house made" or designed by Title 9 itself. Having said that, most of the products are higher end brands. I've called them before to ask what brand a particular item in the catalog is, and they will tell you. The few things I've purchased from them I've been happy with.

I went to one of their stores in Austin, TX. I think only 2 of the items in there were branded "Title 9." Everything else could have come from REI.

[Susie]

Feb 26, 2014 14:55:43 GMT -5 sadlebred said:

They are resellers for some major brands including Patagonia, Horny Toad, Pearl Izumi etc. They come up with cute names instead of using the manufacturer's name to make it seem like everything is their product. Unlike Athleta and Lululemon, very little of their stuff is "house made" or designed by Title 9 itself. Having said that, most of the products are higher end brands. I've called them before to ask what brand a particular item in the catalog is, and they will tell you. The few things I've purchased from them I've been happy with.

I went to one of their stores in Austin, TX. I think only 2 of the items in there were branded "Title 9." Everything else could have come from REI.

That is true - the suits I have are "Carve Designs exclusively for T9."  I also have a Horny Toad skirt that I bought at T9.  They are more of a curated collection than an independent brand, but a curated collection of pretty good stuff all the same.

I don't buy sports bras from them, though, because of what sadlebred pointed out.  For instance, this is clearly a Moving Comfort bra that they renamed the "print shape up bra":

bounce.titlenine.com/product/320122.do?sortby=ourPicks#.Uw5Mtf3V1LQ

I don't want to have to read the fine print at the end of the description to be able to comparison shop prices for a basic thing like a bra that I need a whole bunch of.

[sadlebred]

Feb 26, 2014 15:23:53 GMT -5 Susie said:

I don't want to have to read the fine print at the end of the description to be able to comparison shop prices for a basic thing like a bra that I need a whole bunch of.

Susie and I think a lot alike.

I hate not being able to comparison shop. I'd rather know that it was the "Target 3 Running Skirt by Pearl Izumi," so that I can look for the best deal/free shipping/etc. Also, some brands just don't fit me. I don't want to order something that is from such a brand. They will tell you what brand it is if you call customer service.

[labbie]

Feb 26, 2014 10:13:15 GMT -5 libbygrl109 said:

Great! I was looking at some of the dresses, and hoped they were worth the cost, though they do seem to be a little cheaper than Athleta.

I wanted to add that I LOVE their Tomboy dresses, and wish they'd make more colors. They may have more now (I should check), but I own the black and the soft blue. In the summer I wear these so much- easy to dress up or down and they are so comfy. Those things have been on 2 cruises, 2 beach vacations and several summers and still look good. I think the mfr is Horny Toad on them.