When it comes to high-end yoga lifestyle brands, besides Lululemon, Alo Yoga is definitely a strong competitor making waves! This Los Angeles-based brand, known for its stylish designs, excellent functionality, and frequent celebrity street-style sightings, has quickly become a favorite among yoga enthusiasts and fashionistas. If you want to purchase the latest styles or US-exclusive colorways of Alo Yoga, buying directly through international shipping or using a freight forwarder is the best way. This guide will walk you through how to place an order on the Alo Yoga US official website.
Brand Tip: Alo Yoga is renowned for its signature high-waisted designs, sleek cuts, and unique prints. Its fabric technologies (such as the famous Airbrush, Accolade, Alosoft) focus on comfort, support, and breathability, while incorporating a sense of fashion into activewear. It's an ideal choice for yoga lovers seeking both functionality and trendiness.
Detailed Steps for Ordering on the Alo Yoga US Official Website
1. Open the Alo Yoga US Official Website
Official website URL: https://www.aloyoga.com/ (Make sure you are visiting the .com US site. It may sometimes auto-redirect to a regional site; check the page footer or URL).
Click the link directly to visit.
2. Register/Log In to Your Account
Click SIGN IN at the top right corner of the page.
Existing Account: Enter your email and password, then click SIGN IN to log in.
New User Registration: Find and click JOIN NOW (Create Account) in the login box. Follow the prompts to fill in your email, set a password (usually requires uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers), name, and other information. Check the terms agreement box, then click JOIN NOW to complete registration. You will typically receive a confirmation email afterward.
3. Select Your Desired Items
Browse the website and choose the Alo Yoga products you want (e.g., yoga pants, sports bras, tops, jackets). You can use the top navigation categories (WOMEN, MEN, ACCESSORIES, etc.) or the search bar to quickly find items.
Click on a product to enter the details page, select your desired color and size (carefully check the size chart; US/EU sizes may differ from Asian sizes), then click ADD TO BAG.
View Your Shopping Bag
After successfully adding an item, click the shopping bag icon BAG at the top right corner (usually shows the number of items added) to go to your shopping cart page.
On the shopping cart page, you can:
Reconfirm the item, color, size, and quantity.
Remove unwanted items (REMOVE).
If you have a discount code (PROMO CODE), enter it in the corresponding box and click APPLY.
View the subtotal (SUBTOTAL), estimated shipping (SHIPPING), and taxes (TAXES - taxes are usually calculated precisely after entering the shipping address during checkout).
4. Proceed to Checkout
After confirming the shopping cart details are correct, click the CHECKOUT button on the page.
Fill in the Shipping Address
This is the most critical step! You have two options:
Direct Shipping to China (if supported by the official site): Fill in your Chinese shipping address directly in the address fields (using Pinyin). Please note:
The Alo official site may not always offer direct shipping to Chinese addresses; please refer to the options displayed at checkout.
Direct shipping typically uses international couriers like DHL/UPS/FedEx, with higher shipping costs, and customs duties and import VAT will definitely apply (usually collected by the courier upon delivery).
Freight Forwarder Address (most common): Fill in the warehouse address provided by your chosen US freight forwarder. Strictly follow the address format provided by the forwarder (including warehouse code/ID). Carefully double-check the state, city, zip code, and warehouse code.
Fill in the recipient's name (usually your name in Pinyin or the identification name required by the forwarder).
Fill in the contact phone number (usually the phone number provided by the forwarder or your international phone number).
Click CONTINUE TO SHIPPING.
5. Choose a Shipping Method
The official website will display available shipping methods, estimated costs, and delivery times (for domestic US transit) based on the US address you provided.
Select your desired shipping method (e.g., Standard, Expedited), then click CONTINUE TO PAYMENT.
6. Fill in Payment Information & Billing Address
Payment Method: The Alo Yoga US official website mainly accepts international credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express). Enter your credit card number, expiration date, security code (CVV), and cardholder name (must match the card) in the corresponding fields.
Billing Address:
If you use a domestic credit card, you usually need to fill in the real billing address for that card in China (recommended to use Pinyin).
Sometimes the system allows checking "Same as shipping address," but when using a domestic credit card, it is recommended to fill in your real domestic billing address to avoid payment verification failure or fraud alerts.
Tip: Ensure your credit card has international/card-not-present transactions enabled and has sufficient credit limit (covering the item total, shipping, estimated US sales tax, and potential currency conversion fees).
Carefully double-check all payment information.
Review and Place Order
Before final submission, the system will display an order summary page (REVIEW YOUR ORDER). Carefully re-check the following:
All item details (style, color, size, quantity)
Shipping address (is the forwarder warehouse address completely correct, especially the warehouse code?)
Shipping method
Payment information (last four digits of card)
Order total (TOTAL) - includes item subtotal, shipping, and US sales tax (calculated based on the forwarder warehouse state).
Once confirmed, click the PLACE ORDER button to complete the purchase!
6. Subsequent Steps (For Freight Forwarder Users)
Wait for the official website to ship: After successfully placing the order, you will receive an order confirmation email. Watch for the shipping notification email, which will contain the US domestic tracking number (TRACKING NUMBER).
Log in to your freight forwarder system and pre-declare the package: Once you have the US tracking number, immediately log in to your freight forwarder's website or app to "pre-declare" or "report incoming package." You will need to:
Enter the US tracking number.
Select Alo Yoga as the merchant.
Fill in detailed information about the items inside the package (brand, product name, quantity, unit price, etc. - as required by the forwarder).
Select your desired international shipping service line (e.g., tax subsidy channel, postal channel).
Pay the international shipping fee from the forwarder warehouse to your Chinese address and any potential customs duties (depending on the chosen channel).
Fill in your final Chinese delivery address.
Wait for delivery: After completing the pre-declaration and paying the forwarding fee, the forwarder will process your package. You can track the international logistics information on the forwarder's website. Then, just sit back and wait for your beloved Alo Yoga to cross the ocean and arrive at your doorstep!
Important Notes for International Alo Yoga Shopping
Choosing a Freight Forwarder: Selecting a reputable, stable, and reasonably priced US freight forwarder is crucial. Register for a forwarder account in advance and understand their fee structure, prohibited items, packaging rules, claims policy, etc.
Sizing Issues: Alo Yoga's size chart is an important part of the product details page. Carefully measure your body dimensions (bust, waist, hips, etc.) and compare them with the specific product's Size Chart on the official website. US/EU sizes are generally larger; it's recommended to choose based on the actual body measurements in the size chart rather than just S/M/L. Reading size advice in product reviews is also very helpful.
Payment Issues: Ensure your credit card supports international transactions and has sufficient credit limit. Exchange rates fluctuate during international shopping; the final amount charged depends on your bank's settlement rate (may include currency conversion fees). Some banks may verify overseas online purchases (e.g., sending an SMS code), so keep an eye on your phone.
Customs Duties Issues:
If shipping directly to China, customs duties and VAT will definitely apply and will be collected by the international courier upon delivery.
If using a freight forwarder, choosing different shipping lines (e.g., tax subsidy channel/postal channel) affects the probability of being taxed and the amount of tax. Understand the tax policies of each line before choosing.
Returns and Exchanges: International returns and exchanges are very troublesome and costly (you need to ship the item back to the US yourself at your own expense). Confirm your size and style carefully before purchasing. The Alo Yoga US official website usually offers returns and exchanges within the US (you pay for return shipping) but does not support direct returns/exchanges to China. Some freight forwarders may offer return services (for a fee), but the process is complex.
Promotions and Discounts: Keep an eye on the Alo Yoga official website's Sale section, holiday promotions (e.g., Black Friday, Cyber Monday), and potential new member registration discounts. Sometimes the official site sends promotional emails. Using reliable cashback websites may also get you additional rebates.