Fabletics

What's in the box: There is no fixed box; the monthly charge gives you a Member Credit to spend on activewear you choose, such as leggings, bras, tanks or lounge sets.

Fabletics is an activewear brand with a paid VIP membership, not a classic curated box. You choose your own items on the site, and members pay less than non members. The site says VIPs save 20 to 50 percent on full priced styles. The catch is the billing. On the 6th of each month you are charged $69.95 unless you skip between the 1st and the 5th. That charge becomes a Member Credit you can spend later, and credits expire after 12 months. If you forget to skip, that money can only be spent at Fabletics. For yoga shoppers, the range includes leggings, bras, tanks, lounge sets and seamless pieces, and you can shop by activity, including yoga and pilates. New VIP signup offers are steep, with large discounts on a first order limited to two items, so your first purchase can be cheap. You can cancel online or by phone at any hour, which is easier than at many membership retailers. The brand also points to recycled packaging, says more than half its fabrics are more sustainable or recycled materials, and has been certified Scope 1 and 2 carbon neutral since 2021. If you buy activewear regularly and will remember to skip, the membership can work out well. If you want a hands off surprise box, this is not it.