Lululemon dress controversy: Why the internet is divided

By Emma Stessman

A Lululemon dress has the internet divided. While not the first time the brand has gone mega-viral — Lululemon’s belt bag repeatedly sold out after being featured in countless videos on TikTok and Instagram — this time there’s some controversy involved.

So what exactly is the item that’s causing such a stir? It’s the Lululemon 2-in-1 Maxi Dress. The dress caught many people’s eyes thanks to its convertible design: it can be worn as a maxi dress or with the top folded down, as a skirt.

While some people are amazed by the versatile design, with TikTok users saying it’s “totally worth it” and lives up to the hype, others (some of our own editors included) are surprised to see the style go viral, arguing that the style may not be the most flattering and that similar (and cheaper) versions have been around for a while.

So below, we’re sharing everything you need to