BMJL sells a lot of things on Amazon that look good in a summer photo: flowy shorts with ruffles, wide-leg pants that catch the wind, a backless halter with a bra sewn inside, joggers with ribbed cuffs. The brand's own line is "Since 2014, BMJL has been dedicated to fluid design", and that word fluid is a fair guide to what you get. These are soft, loose, budget pieces meant to move from a workout to a walk to dinner on vacation, not technical kit built for a marathon.
We looked at four of them. The ruffle running shorts have the biggest record, at 2,284 ratings. The palazzo pants have 603, the halter top 422 and the joggers just 55. All four sit in the budget range, from $17.99 for the shorts up to $29.99 for the pants. If you have already read our review of the plainer BMJL 2.5-inch athletic shorts, you know the brand's habit: a strong design idea, a cheap price and a size chart you need to take seriously.
That last point decides almost everything here. Each of these four has buyers who love the fit and buyers who sent it back, and the reasons are specific enough that you can work out in advance which group you would be in. That is what the sections below are for.
BMJL Polka Dot Flowy Ruffle Running Shorts
BMJL Polka Dot Flowy Ruffle Running Shorts
$17.99at our last price check
This is a loose, flared running short with a ruffled hem, sold in polka dots, gingham and solid colors. The title gives the length as 2.5 inches and calls it high-waisted. The listing has a video, and the photos show it in brown polka dot, pink, yellow, light blue with white trim, red gingham and plain red. It sells at $17.99 and has 4.3 stars from 2,284 ratings.
Fabric and construction
The bullets give the fabric as 90% polyester and 10% spandex, and the detail table agrees. That is a familiar running-short blend. Polyester at that share does not hold water the way cotton does, so the shorts dry quickly after a sweaty walk or a dip in the pool. Ten percent spandex gives the waistband and fabric some stretch, but the cut is loose, so the shorts are not meant to hug.
On the listing you are promised "Cute Side Pockets", an elastic waistband and a "Super High Waist." It does not mention a liner anywhere in the bullets. Buyers do. One says "They have a built in underwear liner." Another writes "Built in panty liner." A third says the shorts "are on the shorter side, but they have the built in undies to keep everything covered." So the liner is real, and it is the part that makes a 2.5-inch flared short wearable for a tennis lesson. You just have to learn about it from buyers.
Two small contradictions are worth knowing. First, the detail table calls the rise "Mid Rise" while the bullets say super high waist. The photos look closer to high, but if a true high rise matters to you, the listing does not agree with itself. Second, the brand story on the page describes gingham plaid shorts, a "Red High Waisted Checkered" style and a list of size questions, which reads like text from a sister listing. Take the bullets and the photos as the description of this short.
Fit and length
The size guide on the listing says only to "choose your size refer to the last photo." The listing does not include that chart, so we cannot print the waist and hip ranges here. What we have instead is a useful run of buyers who gave their height and weight.
| Buyer's stated body | Size | What they report |
|---|---|---|
| 5'5", 167 lb | Large | "they fit amazingly" |
| 5'7", 130 lb | Small | "they fit perfectly" |
| 5'4", 130 lb | Small | "TOO small on me , very tight" |
| 5'10" | Not stated | "Very true to size, even for a tall girl like me" |
| Usually a medium | Sized up | "Not tight in my thighs and I love that" |
| Not stated | Not stated | "Need to size up like two" |
Read the rows together and the pattern is clear enough to act on. Two buyers at the same weight, 130 pounds, report opposite results in a small, one perfect, one too tight. Height is not the difference, since the shorter buyer is the one who found it tight. Body shape is. If your hips or thighs are full for your weight, size up, as the buyer who is usually a medium did. If you are slim through the hip, your usual size is likely fine.
Amazon's topic counts back this up. Under "sizing", 35 of 73 mentions are negative, close to half. Under "length", 42 of 68 are negative, which makes length the most-criticized topic on the listing. One buyer says plainly that the shorts "are very short." Another found both these and the Free People style they copy "too short for me personally." A 2.5-inch short ends high on the thigh on almost anyone, and the flared cut makes it look shorter in motion, so do not expect a different experience from what the photos show.
Ride-up is the other fit note. "They do ride up a bit," one buyer says, though she still calls them flattering. Another found "the liner does ride up a tiny bit when running." And one buyer reports chafing: "they are not for running since they gave me chafing." That matters if you bought them for the title's promise of a running short. For runs longer than a few miles, you may want something with a longer liner.
Care and how it holds up
The detail table says "Machine Wash" and nothing more. No temperature, no line on drying. The brand story lists the question "Can I machine wash and dry this?" but the answer is not in the listing. One buyer reports a problem after the first cycle: the shorts "fit well BUT after one wash they have lint pills everywhere." Others are happier. A buyer who praised them for travel says they "wash well, hold their shape." With pilling reported this early, wash them inside out, on cold, away from towels, and hang them to dry. That is common sense for a light polyester blend, not a rule the listing gives you.
What buyers say
The distribution is 67% five stars, 12% four, 11% three, 5% two and 5% one. That puts 10% of ratings at one or two stars, enough to take seriously on a listing this size. Length, sizing and the one-wash pilling account for most of it. Appearance is the opposite story: 266 of 286 mentions are positive, and comfort gets 129 of 133.
Really cute and flattering. They do ride up a bit but they are relatively comfortable and great quality for what you pay.Amazon buyer
The praise that recurs is about the look and the compliments. One buyer wore them to Disney and "got so many compliments." Another calls them "a cute free people dupe." Tennis players turn up repeatedly, because the pockets hold balls between serves. And one buyer offers the clearest caution about the fabric: "Cute but the fabric is nothing like the fp movement version. Not a great fabric to work out in."
Topic counts as Amazon groups them on the product page, read November 14, 2026.
BMJL Petite Flowy Boho Palazzo Pants
BMJL Petite Flowy Boho Palazzo Pants
$29.99at our last price check
These are wide-leg pull-on pants with side splits that open as you walk, sold here in black. The title calls them petite. They sell at $29.99 and have 4.4 stars from 603 ratings. The listing has only one photo, which shows the black pants from the front on a model.
Fabric and construction
The bullets say 100% polyester. The detail table gives no fabric line at all, so the bullet is the only source. One buyer disputes it: "They are NOT LINEN, they are nylon and polyester blend. Do not be fooled by mislead description." Nothing on the listing calls them linen, but the look in the photo is close to a linen-style summer pant, and that buyer clearly expected one. You are buying a light synthetic, not a natural fiber.
Those bullets also pack in percentages of "customer" feedback, such as "81% positive feedback" for not being see-through. Those figures are the seller's claims about reviews, not specifications, and we would not lean on them. What buyers say directly is more useful. One writes that the material "is thick and not see through." Another says "They are not sheer even though they are very lightweight." Amazon counts 17 of 21 transparency mentions as positive.
Side splits are the design feature, and the listing is unusually frank about them: "May gap slightly when sitting - suitable for casual occasions, not for modesty-focused needs." Buyers agree, in more colorful words. "Will show a lot of leg when sitting because the slits open," one writes. Another, less pleased, says "the pants legs gap open when you sit or squat." On the other side, a buyer with a leg and hip tattoo loves that "Legs open up completely." Decide which of those you are before you order.
Two large pockets get a mention in the bullets, and the detail table lists them as slant pockets. A buyer also mentions "there is strings" at the waist, which suggests a drawstring, though the listing itself does not say so.
Fit and length: petite in name only
The title says petite, and the listing has a "Garment Size Country" of United States, but no size chart is in the listing. Buyers who gave their size are a mixed group, and the length comments run against the petite label.
| Buyer's stated body | Size | Length or fit report |
|---|---|---|
| 5'3", 158 lb | Large | "fits so comfortably" |
| 5'3", 145 lb | Large | "large was perfect", worn across Europe |
| 5'4", 130 lb | Not stated | "great length and great fit" |
| 33-inch inseam | Not stated | "Long enough for my 33” inseam" |
| Normally a size 14 | XXL | "very flattering" |
| Not stated | Not stated | "Too long to wear even with heel on shoe" |
| Not stated | Not stated | "quite long, so I hope I can get them hemmed" |
A 33-inch inseam is long for most women, and a pant that covers it is not cut for a petite frame. Yet a buyer at 5'4" finds the length right. The likeliest reading is that the wide, flowing leg forgives a lot: on a shorter person the hem pools a little and still looks intentional, and on a taller person it sits higher. If you are under about 5'2" and want the hem off the floor in flats, plan on hemming. The listing itself warns that the pants are "Not recommended for... precise length requirements (may need hemming)."
On waist size, buyers mostly say true to size, with one "run big" return and one buyer who found "the waist is tight." Two buyers around 5'3" and 145 to 158 pounds both chose a large, which is a useful point of reference if you are close to that.
Care and how it holds up
There is no care line in the detail table. The bullets claim the pants are "Wrinkle-resistant after washing," and the buyer reports are about drying. One says "Didn’t shrink in the dryer." Another says she always hangs them to dry "as the instructions say not to dry them." So the label inside may say no dryer even though at least one buyer has tumbled them without trouble. Follow the label in the garment. A buyer who has washed them several times reports "no fading or loss of integrity in the stitching." Another says they "Would probably require ironing", which sits oddly next to the wrinkle-resistant claim.
What buyers say
The spread is 73% five stars, 10% four, 8% three, 4% two and 5% one, so 9% at the bottom. Fit is the topic with the most complaints: 19 of 54 negative. Length is close to even, 13 positive and 11 negative, which matches the table above. Appearance carries the listing, with 129 of 140 mentions positive.
Comfortable. Even with strong winds, legs were never fully exposed. Long enough for my 33” inseam.Amazon buyer
Topic counts as Amazon groups them on the product page, read November 14, 2026.
The happy buyers wore these to a bridal shower, through Europe, as a beach cover-up and out to dinner. One says they suit "weather between 50 to 80F." The unhappy ones found the fabric itchy, the waist tight or the legs too open. None of the complaints describes the pants falling apart, which is a good sign at this price.
BMJL Halter Workout Top with Built-In Bra
BMJL Halter Workout Top with Built-In Bra
$19.99at our last price check
This is a halter tank with a square neck, a ruched front, an open back and a bra built into the chest. The title calls the fabric "buttery." It sells at $19.99 and has 4.1 stars from 422 ratings, the lowest average of the four.
Fabric and construction
The detail table lists the material as nylon and spandex, with no percentages. That combination is the usual one for smooth, stretchy workout tops, and several buyers compare the feel to swimwear: "Kind of feels like bathing suit material but it’s stretchy." Another says it "felt like bathing suit material, thick material, and stretchy." The table rates the fabric as opaque.
What you are paying for is the built-in bra. The table calls it wire-free, medium padding, medium support, with no cups. One photo shows the model lifting the hem to show the inner bra layer. The bullets claim it is suitable for "various high-intensity exercises", but the table's own rating is medium support, and one buyer says it is "Definitely not heavy impact." Read medium support as yoga, walking and weights, not sprints.
At the back, the top is open, held by a tie at the neck and a strap across the back. Buyers say the back strap is removable. One writes "the strap u can take it off and put it back on. i prefer mine strapless." Another notes "The strap across the back is removable." One buyer simply doesn't like how it looks: "I just don’t like the way the straps look in the back."
Fit and support
This listing gives an actual size chart in the bullets, which is more than the other three do.
| BMJL size | US size per the listing | Buyer reports at or near it |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 2 to 4 | No buyer gives this size |
| Medium | 6 to 8 | No buyer gives this size |
| Large | 10 | 32J buyer: "really liked the fit"; another: "fits snug but not tight" |
| X-Large | 12 | No buyer gives this size |
| XX-Large | 14 | No buyer gives this size |
The support reports come from buyers with large busts, which is the hardest test for a built-in bra. A buyer who gives her size as 32J chose a large and says she "did not have any side boob or spillage out the front." Another, who gives 38DDD, says she can wear it without a separate bra. Those are strong reports. A third buyer is less impressed: "Wish the bra had more support."
Sizing is the trouble, and it runs both ways. "Runs big, material is nice but style is not flattering and looks very wrinkly due to too much material," one buyer writes. Another: "Runs a little big, I wish I would have sized down." And then, from the other side: "The shirt itself was great and soft material. It was just super tight." Amazon counts 10 of 18 sizing mentions as negative. Fit overall is better, with 59 of 81 positive.
How do you choose? The ruched front needs to be taken up by your body to look smooth. If you are between sizes and slim through the ribs, size down, because excess fabric is what makes the front look wrinkly. If your bust is large for your frame, start with the size the chart gives you and look at the 32J buyer's large as a guide. And note one practical complaint: "It does ride up my torso a bit when working out."
Care and color
The listing gives no care instructions. One buyer who owns several colors writes: "I wash on gentle and hang dry. Color is holding up. No pilling." That is the only washing report in the listing, and it is a good one.
Color needs one warning. "The white is only double lined on the chest so it’s somewhat see-through in the stomach area," one buyer says. The table's "opaque" rating seems to apply to the darker shades. The red reads "almost a red/coral color," according to another buyer, and the bright pink drew praise.
What buyers say
The distribution is the weakest of the four: 64% five stars, 11% four, 9% three, 7% two and 9% one. That is 16% of ratings at one or two stars. Based on the topic counts and excerpts, sizing and the unflattering fit of a wrong size explain most of it. Comfort is strong, at 26 of 31.
Very supportive, and well covered. I am a 32J (got size large) and really liked the fit and did not have any side boob or spillage out the front.Amazon buyer
Topic counts as Amazon groups them on the product page, read November 14, 2026.
BMJL 28-Inch High-Waisted Travel Joggers
BMJL 28-Inch High-Waisted Travel Joggers
$29.99at our last price check
These are tapered joggers with a wide flat waistband, ribbed ankle cuffs, back contour seams and two side pockets. The title gives a 28-inch inseam, which is the only length offered in the listing. They sell at $29.99 and have 4.4 stars, but from just 55 ratings.
Fabric and construction
The bullets give the fabric as 80% nylon and 20% spandex. That is a smoother, stretchier blend than the 90/10 polyester of the shorts. Twenty percent spandex is a lot for a jogger, closer to legging territory, which is consistent with the brand's own description of the pants as "a perfect mix of legging and jogger." Nylon at that share usually feels cool and slick to the touch.
In the bullets, the waistband is the selling point, which say it "lays flat on your skin" without "rolling up or digging out." A buyer agrees: "I really like the wider waistband, too." The same buyer adds a caution: "They may be a little less breathable than some prefer." The pockets are two side pockets that the bullets size for a smartphone and wallet. One buyer says she loves "the white lines", a contrast trim that the listing itself never describes, so check the photo of your chosen color.
Fit and length
A 28-inch inseam is a short-to-average jogger length. With ribbed ankle cuffs, the hem gathers at the narrowest point of the leg, so on a shorter frame the cuff sits at the ankle bone, and on a taller one it may stop above it. One buyer reports "They are a little short." The same buyer says "The legs are very, very, very baggy. The waist is accurate." That suggests the cut is roomy through the thigh and calf even though the bullets call the leg tapered.
| Fit question | What the listing says | What buyers report |
|---|---|---|
| Waist | High rise, wide elastic band | "The waist is accurate", wide band liked |
| Leg | Relaxed thigh, narrow tapered leg | One buyer: "very, very, very baggy" |
| Length | 28 inches, ankle length | One buyer: "a little short" |
| Size choice | Fit to size sentiment: Neutral | Between S and M, chose M and "like the fit" |
Amazon's own label for fit to size on this listing is "Neutral", neither good nor bad. With 55 ratings, that label rests on a small number of people, and so does everything in this section.
Care and how it holds up
There are no care instructions in the listing. No buyer reports on washing. That is two gaps at once, and on a 20% spandex fabric it matters, because heat breaks down elastic fibers. Wash cold and hang dry until you know better.
What buyers say
The spread is 74% five stars, 7% four, 11% three, 0% two and 8% one. With 55 ratings, that 8% is about four or five people, so it is not a trend. It is still worth knowing that the low ratings exist. Amazon counts only 17 topic mentions in total, all but one positive.
One buyer mentions paying "Barely $10", well below the current $29.99, which suggests the price has moved. Judge the value at today's figure.
Topic counts as Amazon groups them on the product page, read November 14, 2026.
How the four compare
Put the four next to each other and they split cleanly into two pairs. The ruffle shorts and the palazzo pants are the stronger buys. Both have large buyer records, both get overwhelming praise for their look, and both have fit problems you can predict: the shorts are short, the pants are long. The halter top and the joggers are riskier, one because buyers fight about its size, the other because so few people have bought it.
| Piece | Ratings | Stars | 1 and 2 stars | Main complaint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruffle shorts | 2,284 | 4.3 | 10% | Too short, size depends on hips |
| Palazzo pants | 603 | 4.4 | 9% | Long for a petite label, slits gap when sitting |
| Halter top | 422 | 4.1 | 16% | Runs big for some, tight for others |
| Joggers | 55 | 4.4 | 8% | Small sample, one report of baggy legs |
Against other flowy running shorts
Prices, ratings and monthly purchase counts as shown on Amazon search results on November 14, 2026. Highlighted rows are the products reviewed here.
The competitor table comes from a search for women's flowy running shorts, so it speaks to the ruffle short, not to the other three. The BMJL short at $17.99 is in the middle of the price range. Several rivals sell for less: FireSwan at $14.24 with 4.3 stars from 4,517 ratings, NEXSONIC at $14.99 with 4.2 from 3,772, and Wsirmet at $14.99 with 4.4 from 6,654. Those three have two to three times as many ratings and similar averages. Two shorts sell at $9.99, with 4.1 stars each.
At the top end, CRZ YOGA lists at $35.00 with 4.6 stars from 175 ratings, and Liberty Pro at $36.95 with 4.4 from 1,321. A 3-pack of crossover flowy shorts at $24.99 has 3.9 stars from 45 ratings, the weakest record on the table.
So the BMJL ruffle short is not the cheapest and not the best rated. What sets it apart is the ruffle and the prints: polka dots, gingham and bright solids. If you want a plain running short with a bigger record, the table shows several. If you want this particular look, the ruffle is the reason to buy it.
Which one for whom
| If you want | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A cute short for tennis, travel or a theme park | Ruffle shorts | Built-in liner, side pockets, 2,284 ratings |
| A light summer pant for the beach or a vacation dinner | Palazzo pants | Not see-through per buyers, breezy, wide leg |
| A top you can wear without a separate bra for yoga | Halter top | Built-in bra with good reports from large busts |
| A smooth jogger for flights and errands | Joggers | 80/20 nylon-spandex, wide band, two pockets |
| A long-run short that will not ride up | None of these | Buyers report ride-up and chafing on the shorts |
A few notes on the table. The palazzo pants are the only piece here where the buyer complaints are mostly about design choices you can see in the photo, the slits and the length, rather than surprises. That makes them the easiest to order with confidence. The ruffle shorts come second, because the size question depends on your hips in a way you can judge from the buyer table. The halter is a coin toss on size, so keep the packaging. The joggers might be excellent, but 55 ratings is not enough to say.
If you are building a tennis wardrobe, our review of the Persit pleated tennis skort and tennis dress covers two pieces with built-in shorts and a built-in bra. For a plainer quick-dry running short, see our Halife running shorts review.
You can see BMJL's own pages for the ruffle shorts, the palazzo pants, the halter top and the joggers for more colors.
Who should buy, and who should skip
Buy the ruffle shorts if you want a playful, lined short for tennis, walks, travel and warm days, and you are comfortable with a very short length. Size up if your hips are full for your weight. Skip them if you run long distances and dislike ride-up, because buyers report both ride-up and chafing.
For the palazzo pants, buy them if you want a light pull-on pant that moves in the wind and you like a split leg. Skip them if you need modest coverage when you sit, or if you are very petite and do not want to hem a pant labelled petite.
Buy the halter top if you have a larger bust and want a built-in bra for yoga or casual wear, and you are willing to exchange for another size. Skip it if you want white, or if you need high-impact support.
The joggers are worth buying if the fabric blend and wide waistband are what you are after and you can live with a small buyer record. Skip them if you want a slim, tapered leg, given the one detailed report of baggy legs.
Verdict
We recommend the BMJL ruffle shorts and palazzo pants for shoppers who want cheerful summer pieces at a budget price and who will choose a size from the buyer notes rather than habit. We recommend the halter top with a caution: buyers with large busts praise its support, but one in six ratings is one or two stars, mostly over size. We don't recommend the joggers yet if you want a proven pick, simply because 55 ratings is too few to know how they hold up.
Two easy picks, two you should size carefully
The ruffle shorts and the palazzo pants have the deepest and happiest buyer records, as long as you plan for short shorts and long pants. The halter top earns real praise for support on larger busts but has the worst one- and two-star share of the four, and the joggers rest on only 55 ratings.
- Ruffle shorts have 2,284 ratings and a built-in liner that buyers confirm
- Palazzo pants are light, and several buyers say they are not see-through
- Halter top draws praise for support from buyers who give large cup sizes
- Joggers state a clear 80% nylon, 20% spandex blend and two side pockets
- Prices sit in the budget range for all four
- Ruffle shorts are short, and length is the most-criticized topic on that listing
- The palazzo pants are sold as petite but several buyers call them very long
- Halter top: 16% one- and two-star ratings, with sizing complaints in both directions
- Joggers have a small sample and one buyer calls the legs very baggy
- Care instructions are missing or vague on three of the four listings
Best for: Shoppers who want a cheerful, cheap summer wardrobe of flowy shorts and wide-leg pants, and who will read the size notes before ordering.
Skip it if: You need technical running kit that will not chafe or ride up, or a top that sizes predictably the first time.
Where the numbers come from. Prices, star ratings, rating counts and monthly purchase badges were read from the product pages on November 14, 2026; they move daily. Fabric, sizing and dimensions come from the product specifications. Buyer quotes are Amazon reviews as the product page shows them, linked to the full review where Amazon gives one. See how we review.
