Mika Yoga Wear???

AmazonLady started this discussion · 9/25/2011

Hi Everyone! So, I just ordered a couple garments from Mika Yoga Wear for the first time. I just wanted to know if any of you have purchased items from there before. Did you like them? I went back and forth about them because they're a little pricey (about $36 for a sports bra plus shipping). Are their products worth the money? They look great on the models, but what about on a regular (non-model) body? I ordered the Mikaela and Lucia shorts and the Ella top. I've been looking for shorts to wear to pole class for a while and it's so hard to find shorts that are as short as they need to be (but without being underwear). Where do you get your pole gear?

28 replies

kat pole princess · 9/25/2011
ive not tried mika yoga wear. but in terms of shorts, ive tried pole skivvies and really like them!!!
CaseyT · 9/25/2011
I bought Mika shorts off amazon a few months ago (having never heard of the brand) and I adore them - my favouritist shorts! They are ones with drawstrings up the side so I can make them longer or shorts and fit my sizeable booty without riding up into my butt crack. Intending to buy lots more when I have spare pennies :)
CaseyT · 9/25/2011
PS can see mine in these https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4dc71607-ac84-4a46-87f7-5a460ac37250 https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4dc71656-c838-4c1f-8cb1-59040ac37250 https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4dc7167a-755c-4cab-ad6b-5a400ac37250
AmazonLady · 9/25/2011
@CaseyT - OMG! They look great on you! I think those are the same kind I got (but in a different color). I can't wait to get them! :)
CaseyT · 9/25/2011
Hehe thanks -I find most shorts really unflattering, but these are good :)
kat pole princess · 9/25/2011
i wish there was a like button!!! i think i might try em out too!!! really like that they have drawstrings!!!!
Danielle Tillie · 9/25/2011
I've had the Mikaela shorts for a while and just recently bought the Lucia shorts (w/out the drawstring around the waist). I love both of them! The Lucia shorts are great for when I want to have full coverage and still look cute, and I can pull up the drawstrings on the Mikaela short when I was to show off a little bit more booty, lol. They are my go-to shorts, I love them. :)
kat pole princess · 9/25/2011
Good to hear. Just bought a lucia short! :)
CalBear · 9/26/2011
I guess it depends on body type and how much one's comfortable revealing? I heard the mikeala shorts were more revealing so I didn't order them. The Lucia shorts looked really revealing also? I wonder if they're more or less revealing than the kiki shorts? I have both the betty and kiki shorts, which I think are really flattering but at the same time I wish there was more coverage "down there." Esp when you're in a studio in the daytime w/ natural lighting coming in. But I'm semi ok w/ wearing them in a more dimly lit studio.
lilblondie · 9/27/2011
Yay! I've been wearing Mika yoga products since they first launched. I think the side-string shorts are still the best ... there's a reason they're practically a uniform in hot yoga classes. (If you do Bikram, you will recognize the poses of the models on the Mika site! I love that they have started to market to polers too though). The company Shakti Activewear (http://www.shaktiactivewear.com/) makes similar side-string shorts that I like even more -- the fabric is so light, it really feels like you're wearing nothing. I have piles of both brands :)
Shakti ActivewearShakti - Yoga WearHigh quality activewear designed for Hot yoga, Bikram Yoga, Pole Fitness, Pilates, and More. Ethically Sourced. Wholesale Options Available. Free shipping on US orders over $55. 888-474-2584.
amy · 9/27/2011
just a note-- i have a really short rise and all the mika stuff comes up pretty high on me and looks like... a diaper. a pretty diaper, but still. so, if there are other people out there with short rises, keep this in mind!
Veena · 9/27/2011
I have some! I love the top so much, I'm just under 5' 8" there is a short clip of me wearing it in this video. Its at 25 secs https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/4e8076f8-4790-4cc1-9f59-63b80ac37250
Veena · 9/27/2011
opp when I say wearing "it" I meant both the bottoms and top are Mika :)
AmazonLady · 9/27/2011
I just got them in the mail last night! The fabric was a little different than I expected, but I really do like the drawstrings on the sides (I like my shorts a little cheeky). The Ella top looks nice too, but I'm still a little bit self-conscious about showing so much mid-section (unless I have to for a move). Oh well, it will give me something to work towards. LOL :) I'll take them on a trial run in class tonight and let you know how they turned out! :)
Laura KittyCat · 9/27/2011
I waited a long time to order mika products, but i am soooo glad i did they are so worth the money! Comfy and they dont shrink in the dryer!
x falcon 3 0 x · 9/28/2011
I absolute LOVE my Michaela shorts and Ella top!
AmazonLady · 9/28/2011
Ok. So I wore my Lucia shorts last night to class and absolutely LOVED them! I couldn't stop looking at myself in the mirror. I don't have a whole lot of curves, but these were very flattering. The drawstring is the best part and they're so comfy! I will definitely be buying more Mika shorts!!
emotioncatcher · 9/28/2011
mika yoga wear has so many cute tops and panties i wish there would be a shop in europe, too! great you like what you ordered!
Alicia C · 9/28/2011
CaseyT, Which style of shorts are those? They look so great on you! HUGE Mika wear fan here too and I also happen to know that the owner/designer has a huge heart and a beautiful soul!
CaseyT · 9/28/2011
Lucia ones I believe! side ties and a waist tie http://www.mikayogawear.com/product/shorts/lucia-short.php
Alicia C · 9/28/2011
Thanks Casey! That's what I thought! Didn't notice the waist in the pictures at first. I have the Lucia but without the tie at the waist. I think this means I need to order a new pair. ;)
sexygyrl · 9/28/2011
@KittyCat86, thanks for that dryer info. I've managed to shrink my poleskivvies with an accidental trip or two to the dryer.
CaseyT · 9/28/2011
@Alicia -I want ones without waist ties lol! -they are awesome, but would lik it smooth at the waistband :D
Tine007 · 9/28/2011
@CaseyT - they have Lucia without waist tie (waist band yes, but no draw string) 🙂 http://www.mikayogawear.com/product/shorts/lucia-short-no-drawstring.php unfortunately not all colors...
PoleSkivvies · 9/29/2011
@https://www.studioveena.com/users/view/4daea040-47c4-4b33-92ee-22c30ac37250 - Drop me a line - PoleSkivvies should never shrink in the dryer! :)

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