P’tula Active Review: The Workout Clothes I Live In

My P’tula Active review: I genuinely wear this workout brand ALL the time. I own multiple P’tula pieces, usually wear a size small, and recommend it because the clothes work for actual workouts while still being cute enough to live in afterward. If I were starting my collection today, these are the pieces I’d buy.

Okay, if you've followed me for approximately five minutes, this will not be shocking:

I LIVE IN WORKOUT CLOTHES. 😂

Workout clothes for the gym.

Workout clothes for errands.

Workout clothes for school drop-off.

Workout clothes for sitting at my computer.

Workout clothes while contemplating whether I'm going to work out.

It's a lifestyle. ⭐️

And one of the brands you'll see me wearing over and over is P'tula Active.

This isn't a “brand sent me an outfit yesterday and now it's my favorite thing EVER” situation.

I already own it.

I already wear it.

And when there's a good P'tula sale, I'm basically shopping my own closet thinking:

Okay, what would I buy if I didn't already have this?!

So that's exactly what we're doing.

Is P'tula Active worth it?

For me, yes. P'tula is worth it because I actually reach for the pieces I own for workouts, everyday wear, and everything in between.

My biggest test for workout clothes is not whether they look cute when I first try them on.

It's: Will I actually wear this?

Because I have ZERO interest in collecting workout clothes that look adorable folded in a drawer.

I want the stuff I'm constantly digging through the laundry trying to find again. 😂

That's P'tula for me.

I wear these pieces.

I work out in them.

I live in them.

And that matters way more to me than whatever workout brand happens to be having a moment online.

What size do I wear in P'tula?

I usually wear a size small in P'tula Active, although I sometimes size up or down depending on the specific piece and fit I want.

For reference, in the pieces I recently shared, I'm wearing a small in almost everything.

There were two exceptions:

THIS is the information I want when I'm shopping someone's post. Don't just tell me it's cute.

WHAT SIZE ARE YOU WEARING?! 😂

Obviously, your ideal size can depend on your measurements, preferred fit and the specific style, so check P'tula's current size chart before ordering.

But if you're trying to compare how something fits on me, there's your starting point.

What P'tula pieces would I buy?

I'd prioritize versatile P'tula pieces I can wear for both workouts and everyday life, especially the styles I already reach for constantly.

My philosophy with activewear is pretty simple.

If I'm buying it, I want to be able to actually MOVE in it.

But I also want to throw a sweatshirt over it, put on sneakers and go live my life without feeling like I'm wearing some hyper-specific gym costume.

😂

Give me pieces I can mix.

Give me good basics.

Give me a cute matching set.

Give me shorts that stay in the rotation.

Give me a sweatshirt I'm going to throw on approximately 4,000 times.

Those are the things worth buying for me.

Are P'tula clothes just for working out?

No. I wear my P'tula pieces for workouts, but they're also part of my normal everyday wardrobe for errands, mom life, and casual days.

This is probably a huge reason I'm such a fan.

I am a mom of four.

I work.

I work out.

I have approximately 900 things happening at all times.

I'm not changing outfits seven times a day. 😂

I need clothes that can keep up.

If I can wear something for a workout and still happily spend the rest of my day in it?

WIN.

And if it makes me feel put together at the same time?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

How does P'tula sizing run?

My P'tula sizing isn't identical across every style: I most often wear small, but own pieces ranging from XS to medium depending on the fit.

This is why I wouldn't make a blanket statement like “always size up” or “always size down.”

The actual piece matters.

I wore XS in the navy shorts I recently shared but went up to a medium in the tan sweatshirt.

Everything else in that roundup?

Small.

I always recommend looking at how the individual piece is designed to fit and comparing that with how you personally like your activewear.

Do you want your sweatshirt oversized?

Do you like your shorts fitted?

How much compression do you like?

Those little preferences can change the size I'd pick.

What should you buy from P'tula first?

If you're new to P'tula, start with one or two pieces that fit your real routine rather than buying something you'll only wear occasionally.

Consider this your sign if you've been wanting to try P'tula. ✨

But you don't need to replace your entire workout wardrobe in one order.

Think about what you're ALWAYS reaching for.

If you practically live in shorts, start there.

If leggings are basically your pants from October through April, you know what to do.

If you're going to wear a sweatshirt to death?

GET THE SWEATSHIRT.

I would rather own one thing I wear every week than five “cute” pieces I never reach for.

Do I have a P'tula discount code?

Yes. My P'tula affiliate code is KIMPERRY. If it's currently eligible for the items you're purchasing, using it can save you money and supports me too. 🩷

Quick transparency moment because I always want you to know:

I'm a P'tula affiliate.

That means if you shop using my code or affiliate links, I may earn a commission from your purchase.

And THANK YOU if you do. 🩷

It supports me and the content I make, at no additional cost to you.

My code is: KIMPERRY

P'tula occasionally runs its own promotions too, and sometimes codes may stack depending on the specific sale terms.

Always check the current promotion and exclusions before purchasing, because sales and code eligibility can change.

What is my honest P'tula Active review?

P'tula stays in my wardrobe because I actually wear it. For me, that's a much better review than wearing something once and telling you it's amazing.

That's really what this comes down to.

I'm not trying to convince you that you NEED another pair of workout shorts.

I am telling you:

This is a workout brand I live in.

If you're looking for activewear and have been wondering about P'tula, I genuinely love mine.

And whenever a P'tula sale happens?

I'm not looking through the site wondering what might be good.

I'm looking through thinking:

Own it. Own it. Love that. Own that too. 😂

Which is probably the review.

P'tula Active FAQ

Is P'tula Active good quality?

My experience has been positive enough that P'tula has become one of the activewear brands I repeatedly wear rather than something I only tried once.

What size should I get in P'tula?

I most commonly wear a small. My size varies by style, though: I've worn XS in shorts and medium in a sweatshirt depending on the fit I wanted.

Does P'tula run true to size?

I don't use one sizing rule across every P'tula style. Check the size guide for the individual item and consider whether you want a fitted, compressed, relaxed, or oversized look.

Can you wear P'tula outside the gym?

I do constantly. 😂 My P'tula pieces work for my workouts, but they're also part of my everyday mom-life uniform.

What is Kim Perry's P'tula code?

My P'tula affiliate code is KIMPERRY. Check the current offer at the time you shop to see what discount applies and whether it can be combined with an existing promotion.

The workout clothes I actually wear ⭐️

There are approximately one MILLION activewear brands to choose from now.

My rule?

Pay attention to what you actually reach for.

Not what's trending.

Not what's sitting perfectly styled in someone's Instagram photo.

What do you wash and immediately want to wear again?

P'tula is one of those brands for me.

So if you've been asking where my workout clothes are from or debating trying P'tula...

Consider this your sign. ✨

And if you use KIMPERRY, thank you for supporting me while you shop. 🩷

Now excuse me while I go put on workout clothes.

Whether I actually work out in them remains TBD. 😂