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My Quince Fashion Review: Is It Actually “High Quality”?
The whole world seems to be “Quince curious,” and I’ve got a lot of answers. But I resisted at first. Their commercials of “affordable yet high quality” felt too good to be true. I was also a bit suspicious of a few designs that felt very “inspired” by other companies (looking at you, folk art blanket, ahem). But the price point and claims of high-quality materials and good construction were hard to resist. Could it be possible? Once I got my first two pieces (the blue suede cross-body bag and Bella jeans), I was like, damn, ok Quince, I see you. But their fashion is so basic! Nothing very fashion-forward, the styling is non-existent, and I wondered if their models were AI. I got zero sense of whether their clothes would look good on a non-model body. Surely for this price, the tailoring sucks, right? But there is no way to tell unless you try, so I started ordering some pieces, and at this point, I have enough to show you a solid review.
Quince Fashion Review: The Bella Jeans
Sweater | Jeans | Belt | Bag | Sandals
I just got these last week, the Bella wide leg stretch in the faded black. Oh Boy. Truly excellent. Higher-waisted than I typically like on me, and yet somehow still flattering. The cut is slimming, and they are a great length (also comes in short). The whole team was like, yeah, those are goooood. Don’t get me started on the cardigan sweater (reviewing it below). It’s also a 10/10.
The original Bella straight legs were the first I tried, and the wash and cut are fantastic. I’m still praying for a mid-rise version (these are higher rise), but otherwise, for $50, they are hard to beat.
Left: Sweater + Jeans + Flats | Right: Button Down + Jeans + Loafers
These are the Bella wide leg in short. The wash is really nice, the color is great. The cut, seams, and tailoring are great. I wish so badly they would make them in mid-rise for us shorter-torsoed ladies, but otherwise they are really good. Unlike really structured Levi’s, for instance, these are stretchy in the waist, which can be a good thing (comfy) and a bad thing (can show your post-lunch burrito). Sweater reviews below (fantastic) as well as the ballet flats, and almond loafers. Oh, and the linen shirt is really good and washes great, but not as good as the J.Crew linen shirt. This one is more fitted and longer, making for a more snug cut. If you want more of the loose, 1/2 tuck linen shirt look, the J.Crew one is better. But if you want something more fitted and way more affordable, it’s honestly great.
Quince Fashion Review: Non-Jeans Pants
Button Down | Pants | Flats
These cropped stretch pants with front pockets are exceptional. They give “slacks” and are perfect for a professional environment, but they are extremely comfortable and great “sitting down pants,” like for hours. lol. 10/10
Left: Shirt + Scarf (similar) + Bag (not available) + Sunglasses + Pants + Belt + Loafers | Right: Hat | Scarf | Cardigan | Pants | Shoes
These joggers are so good I bought them in two colorways – the dark green and the navy. Note the slight size difference. The green ones are a medium and have a bit of room, whereas the navy is more fitted. And yet both are super comfortable because the fabric is thick, high-end and stretchy. These are not lightweight summer pants, though (they are thick). Paired with the right jacket, they are absolutely work appropriate, but the perfect running around town weekend pants. They are so flattering and versatile. Also, that’s a Quince cardigan (and Huaraches!) on the right.
Quince Fashion Review: The Best Linen Pants
Left: Cardigan + Pants + Shoes | Right: Hat | Scarf | Shirt | Bag | Pants | Shoes
I liked almost all of the pants that I bought, but these are the linen pants that I think I’m going to live in this summer. The front pockets are flattering, they drape really well and are cropped at the ankle (some others are just so voluminous!). The elastic waistband is thick but doesn’t cut it, just sits on your waist, god bless it. True to size (I’m wearing a small in the navy and a medium in the lighter color, which I exchanged for the small).
How Are They After Being Washed??
Even better. I was worried that these were great “fresh” pants, but that after a washing would get all shrunken, distorted, lose their drape, or be so wrinkled that I’d never wear them. NOPE. They came out all soft and flowy, like the high-end linen they claim to be. I’m honestly thrilled and going to order one more pair just in case they sell out ($42 folks!!).
Scarf | Sunglasses | Cardigan | Pants | Shoes
Fantastic, drapey, soft, and sits nicely on the hips without cutting in. They don’t have this color anymore, but my goodness, the navy blue ones are even better. Perfect weekend cargo pants, so comfortable, not stiff and canvasy. I love them so much.
These are more utility pants that I have found myself wearing around town/house and styled casually. The material is thin, lightweight, but structured – it’s not drapey at all and holds its shape but can’t hold its wrinkles (in a good way). I think they actually might be great hiking pants? Out of the wash, they were perfect.
Jacket | Shirt | Pants | Belt | Shoes (old)
These are great, fancier pleated linen pants. These are longer (so great with heels or let ’em puddle) and higher-waisted than the others (I liked but returned as I don’t have an office job). Fantastic for summer work pants in a professional environment (so lightweight yet with pleating and button/zipper so it looks like real slacks!).
I really liked these wide-leg linen pants as well, and they tend to be the favorite (I just prefer the tapered ones on me). I’m wearing the 26″ inseam (less high-waisted). They are great, and I like the crop. I think these are slightly dressier than my tapered front pocket version, so you could more easily dress these up for the office, but let’s be clear – these are weekend pants with a capital W.
Quince Fashion Review: Sweaters and Coats
Sweater | Jeans | Belt | Bag | Sandals
Their knits are exceptional. It was an enthusiastic “HELL YES” when I put this cardigan on (my rule is if it’s not a “hell yes,” it’s a “no,” we do not keep “I think sos” anymore). The knit feels heavy and yet tight – like it’s not going to snag or pill, ever. “It’s just a navy cardigan,” you say, yes, but the shape (boxy, a bit cropped with a dropped shoulder, and a waistline that comes in a bit in a nice way) and the buttons (tortoise) make it look extremely expensive and totally classic. Perfect for layering over a t-shirt or button-up (too thick to layer under most jackets). And God, it just has a really good weight to it. I also bought it in Oatmeal. That belt bag is also Quince and is so high quality and looks really expensive (i.e., Clare V, but not).
Another absolutely solid choice that will be in forever. I loved the crewneck shape, where it lands (right at the waist, not too cropped but not overwhelming, and too long) and has a dropped shoulder. It is so well-made and such a great shape. This would be $200 at J.Crew. I also bought it in brown for fall.
Coat | Button Down + Jeans + Loafers
This jacket is super cute, feels high quality, and I loved the plaid on the inside. But the sizing of it felt off for me. It felt a little snug in my arm/chest (size small), and I’m only wearing a button-up underneath it, but I fear that sizing up the rest of it will be really overwhelming (unless you like oversized, which I don’t think I do in this case). I think if you have a smaller frame up top, it might be good, but I felt a bit stuffed into it.
This trench coat I returned immediately for the same reason – tailoring was meh, and it just felt like a lot of fabric, with not enough structure. Trench coats (all coats, actually) need to have structured shoulders in order to create a nice shape as it drapes. Neither of these did IMHO.
Quince Fashion Review: Shoes
Left: Leather Handwoven Square Toe Ballet Flat | Right: Leather Huarache Flat
I did a “comfortable spring shoe” review and included a lot of shoes (see here). All of them were high quality, nice leather, good stitching, and had soft foot beds. The huaraches were huge winners, but honestly, all of them were fantastic (I didn’t love the elastic in the back of these). I can’t believe how comfortable those huaraches are. They have a soft bed at the heel to stay on and prevent blisters.
The ballet flats are so cute and were the only ones that I worried about lasting for years because of how delicate they are. I have worn them a lot since I got them, and so far, not a scuff. So cute.
Left: Suede Loafers | Right: Leather Loafers
I tried two loafers and much preferred the almond color on the left. They were both high quality and comfortable, with nice stitching and a wood heel, but I didn’t love the elastic on the back of the heel of the brown leather one.
All in all, the quality is 100% there. Some of the pieces are less tailored than I’d like (the jackets), and a lot of the pieces on their site don’t have the most design-forward colors or patterns. But in general these are high-quality and I feel extremely comfortable recommending them for long-term wear. No land-fill necessary.
*PS, we’ve thought about doing a Quince home review as well, but we can’t exactly buy rugs and sofas and send them back. For the most part, their home stuff looks great and is well reviewed, but they are still pretty expensive. Furniture and decor have a much smaller profit margin than fashion (I know this from our sofa line, trust me, the margin is tiny).
*Photos by Kaitlin Green
Would love to hear your thoughts on home items from Quince!
I have had a good experience with Quince linen sheets holding up well after many washes for what it’s worth- Maybe Emily’s team can review some of the home linens more easily than the furniture in the future, fingers crossed!
I have the curved arm sofa. Amazing experience-7 day return with only a minimal like 10%restock for custom. White glove free. I love the sofa-except the cushions shift-not attached. I had done my research though and felt the $1500 price, return policy and design made it my best option. I’m happy and recommend!
Word to the wise! My Bella jeans started puckering after about 6 months of heavy wear and putting them in the washer & dryer weekly. I like them so much that I just ordered another pair, but I’ll air dry them going forward.
Last year, I got the “100% Organic Cotton Poplin Tiered Mini Dress” and “100% European Linen Button Front Dress”. I really loved the mini dress right out of the package (which is not mini on me, it hits right at the knee – I’m 5’4″ (see photo); on their model it was mid-thigh). The linen dress hit at an awkward mid-calf length, vs the knee-length they show on their model, but my mom helped me hem it and it’s now at a great knee-length for me as well.
Doing the Lord’s work! I got some Quince sunglasses—one for me, one for a gift for my cousin—and we LOVE them! Such good quality and have gotten so many compliments. I also find their fragrance sampler to be quite nice (and only $20!).
I have been buying from Quince for year, when it was a smaller company that didn’t offered quite as many options. I love the idea of buying basics without the price tag of name brands (I’m not a huge “brand” person). I did a little deep dive on the ethics of the company last year. I would say one of the biggest concerns is the ease and readiness to shop and return, and what that does to our planet. Sort of like amazon, i have to ask myself “do I really need this” or is this something I can buy locally. So more of an ethical question. It’s hard to determine the company and how well they do in terms of paying fair wages, etc as they do not have a 3rd party verification. All that being said, it was inconclusive because of their lack of transparency and 3rd party verification. I do love their products, great leather, great quality, ease of returns, etc. I love to buy them for basics (underwear, socks, jeans, leather purse) and have found their items to hold up quite well.
I would love it if you would start including a cost per wear calculation when recommending clothes. I understand this isn’t an easy ask, but I think it is important that we start thinking in these terms.
A few years ago I moved from Texas to the mid Atlantic where winters are longer and colder.
I ordered a Quince cashmere sweater thinking how good could it really be at that price.
I now own 5 Quince cashmere sweaters and love them. I wear them frequently and they all still look great. My only word to the wise….if you see one in a specific color ( not black,brown or gray) don’t wait to order it because it will sell out and you will have to wait until hopefully back in stock. After this review I need to take a serious look at their jeans.
Great reviews as always! I wonder why Quince can make sofas and rugs but they can’t make the majority of their clothes in extended sizes?
They don’t actually make all their home goods. For example, the Dakota rug on their site is also being sold on Wayfair’s home sites like Perigold (called “Simi Geometric”) and AllModern (called “Kamaurion Geometric”). The pricing is different on every website. I’ve noticed that happens a lot as I’ve been shopping for new furniture and rugs lately. I found a table at West Elm that is also sold by other companies as well, and at different prices, so now I do a Google search before buying something just to compare pricing and also check reviews for quality.
We ordered a king size upholstered bed from Quince and not only is the quality EXCELLENT, but the delivery and assembly service was outstanding. I was incredibly impressed by their timeliness and level of care. I would order furniture from them again in a heartbeat.
Thank you! I’ve been eyeing their beds, this is helpful!
I have a Quince cashmere zip up hoodie and I love it. It was a great layer on my recent trip to London.
Thank you for this post! Have you returned anything and if so was that process seamless?
I have and it’s really easy AND you have a YEAR to return most things as long as you have the tags and packaging! For a procrastinator like me, it was great!
I have the Quince linen sheets and duvet cover and I’m obsessed! Also obsessed with my Quince silk pajamas(tank+shorts) that I got for Mother’s Day (more $ than I’d spend on myself for pajamas but an excellent gift)!
Love all your and your team’s posts and recommendations. I decided to take a risk and order the stretch joggers in blue and olive. Being an XL, not sure how they would fit. Love them, so comfy and flattering! They wash and line dry perfectly…another plus! I have purchased a few other of Emily’s recommendations in the past. The little cropped rain jacket from Dick’s sporting goods. Felt like a good purchase and to support that brand. I think she took it on a trip to Costa Rica. Also, the garden/rain shoes. All great buys! Being a Western Washington lady who loves home design and being outdoors, her posts always hit home. Thank you!
I’m totally hooked on Quince and appreciate this review. FYI girl the mid rise denim you’re looking for are the Luna line!!! Bella is their high rise selection, Luna is mid rise. Enjoy 🙂
For alternative perspectives on Quince and how they operate as a business, it’s worth taking a look at “What’s the Deal with Quince?” by Devon Rule on Substack, and the Totally Recommend articles on Substack (“Quince Made My House Smell Like Barf” etc.).
I have been buying from Quince for years and love them. The quality is always good. I just wish they would get some brighter colors especially for summer!
I agree about the colors!! Neutrals are classic, but trying to add more color to my choices.
Maybe we should wonder why the margins on (some) fashion are a so large and who pays the price…
I have the Quince mid-rise jeans (Luna?) and absolutely LOVE them. They’re just as good as my pricey Madewell ones. I also have a few of the cotton fisherman sweaters and cardigans that I bought from Poshmark. I wear them all the time, but I do air dry the jeans and sweaters just to be gentler with them.
I own 3 of the cotton fisherman sweaters. My 4-year-old one is beginning to look a little ragged from wearing it over and over because of the year-round comfort in coastal Washington. 🙂 Like you, I line dry.
Need a review of their bedding and towels. Regarding their shoes, their woven ballet flats fell apart after a few wears. Their clothes have been a hit though.
I love our bamboo sheets, very soft and have held up well to washing
I really enjoyed this review but would it be possible to have one of the taller members of your team also give feedback (and pics) of a few items? Things that look great on shorter women don’t always translate to those of us that are taller.
Would love to know how long the shipping takes? I’m visiting the USA next month and hoping to order from Quince to my hotel, as they don’t ship to my home country. would it be too much of a gamble that it won’t arrive in time? I’m visiting for 6 days
It might be a gamble. I would order before you come and talk to your hotel about items being delivered to you possibly before you arrive. Some things have come quickly and others take a long time.