What a higher price buys.
Independent reviews of 190 clothing brands.
One staple per brand, graded on the same five things every time. How we reviewWho pays us
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4 of our 943 reviews.
Budget · Sweaters · $50Wrangler Western Cotton SweaterOur takeWrangler's knitwear carries the brand's western-and-workwear character into roomy cotton and acrylic-blend sweaters meant for everyday, hard-wearing use.
Mid · Zip-Ups · $70REI Co-op Trailmade Full-Zip Fleece JacketOur takeREI Co-op's Trailmade is the cooperative's value outdoor fleece, built from recycled polyester with zippered hand pockets and a stand collar.
Premium · Jeans · $159Good American Good Legs StraightOur takeGood American built its identity around size inclusivity, offering a single style across a very broad size range from petite to plus.
Luxury · Polos · $155Sunspel Riviera Polo ShirtOur takeThe Riviera Polo Shirt is Sunspel's signature polo, knit from an open cotton mesh that reads lighter and airier than a standard pique.
Head to head
- H&M vs DiorButton-Ups · $25 vs $950
H&M's Slim Fit cotton shirt is a $25 trend basic; Dior's Cotton Poplin runs about $950 with couture construction and embroidery options.
- Lululemon vs RhoneSweatpants · $128 vs $128
Both the Lululemon Steady State and the Rhone Spar Fleece land at exactly $128, so this isn't a price decision at all.
- Levi's vs J.CrewJeans · $98 vs $98
Levi's 501 Original and J.Crew's Classic Straight both sit at $98 in rigid 100% cotton, so price isn't the deciding factor.
Data studies
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One piece per price tier.
Our takeAround $60 a pair, Mango competes on European styling and value.
Our takeFairly priced at $128 for the category.
Our takePremium at $245 for an undisputed benchmark.
Our takePremium at $350 where the brand and design archive are an honest part of the spend.
Our takeCotopaxi t-shirts pair an adventure-brand aesthetic with sustainable materials and a social mission.
Our takeFair for a tubular-knit heritage tee, given the niche production.
Our takeA designer price at $590 driven almost entirely by the logo and brand cachet.
Our takeFair at around $24 for a soft peached blank with a current cut.
Our takeFair at around $98 for a genuinely heavyweight, well-made basic.
Our takeSteep at around $145 for a hoodie, with the price reflecting brand and styling.
Our takeExpensive at around $255 for a cotton hoodie, reflecting designer-contemporary positioning.
Our takeReasonable at $100 for a Polartec grid mid-layer that prioritises warmth-to-weight and breathability.
Our takeEntry-premium pricing reflecting the organic fabric and ethics story; fair for the quality and clean styling.
Our takeHigh luxury pricing driven by the designer-streetwear positioning, brand cachet and bold graphics.
Our takeFair at $36 where you are buying the silhouette and styling.
Our takeGood value at $95 for a non-iron, stretch dress shirt with genuine convenience.
Our takePremium at $165 for a structured stretch dress shirt with a sharp modern cut.
Our takeLuxury at $195 where you are paying for fine poplin, formal collar tailoring and Jermyn Street heritage.
Our takeGood value, especially at wholesale.
Our takeFair at $60 for a comfortable, recognisable everyday jogger.
Our takeA premium at $118 justified by heavier fleece and durable, training-grade construction rather than branding.
Our takeA designer price where you pay for the Diag and Arrows branding, the graphics and the name.
Our takeGood value at $65 for a rugged, warm work knit built to take abuse.
Our takePremium at $128, fair for a substantial made-to-last cotton knit with real character.
Our takePremium at $248 for elevated minimalist knitwear.
Our takeStrong value at $40 for a wrinkle-resistant, easy-care office chino.
Our takePremium at $98 where you are paying for soft technical comfort and a clean chino look.
Our takePremium at $130 where you are paying for a sharper, tailored cut and cleaner finishing than mainstream chinos.
Our takeLuxury-leaning at $195 where you are paying for a refined technical twill and a sharp, dress-ready slim cut.
Our takeA premium at $128 where you're paying for exceptional comfort and a clean technical-chino look.
Our takeAt its $129 list price it is fair value at the bottom of the mid tier for real down insulation.
Our takeThe ReNew Long Puffer is Everlane's knee-length winter coat and the piece its outerwear owners review most.
Our takeThe Sweatshirt is Uniqlo's core crewneck, revised nearly every season under its Masterpiece basics program.
Our takeThe Zeiter is Ted Baker's long-running core polo, currently sold in five colorways on the brand's own site.
Our takeAt $38 full price it sits at the bottom of the mid tier, which is roughly fair for a Supima-cotton rib knit.
Our takeAt $45.90 it sits at the bottom of the mid tier, and for a current-season polyester satin that is a fair ask.
We haven't ranked every brand. Suggest one. It gets the same review as everyone else.
Brands
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- Everlane
- Faherty
- Frame
- Gymshark
- Hugo Boss
- James Perse
- Kamakura
- Mavi
- Turnbull & Asser
- Under Armour