Good American
5 honest picks, running $79–$159 at the staple level, plus 837 browsable catalog products, with owner-sourced reads on how each line holds up. No sponsored picks.
Our Good American picks
One representative staple per category — the piece we'd actually point a friend at.
How Good American's lines hold up
Good American jeans — what owners report
Owners report heavy stretch with strong recovery, and the gap-proof waistband claim largely holds up — one tester found no back gapping across three different pairs. The combined sizing, where one size covers several standard sizes, works for people in the middle of a band but runs snug or loose for those at the edges. A minority of owners report the opposite stretch problem: pairs that bag out and sag after only brief wear, and reviewers agree sizing is not consistent from style to style.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently report strong stretch and recovery and a waistband that avoids back gapping on curvier builds.
- Watch out for
- Sizing is inconsistent across styles and the combined size bands work poorly at their edges, while a minority of owners report pairs stretching out and sagging after minimal wear.
- Sizing
- Pairs look very small off the body but reviewers report they fit true to size once on; wearers at the top of a combined size band tend to find them tight, and ordering two sizes to compare is a common recommendation.
About Good American's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Good American Jeans review: Are they worth the price tag — and the hype? · My Honest Good American Jeans Review - MY CHIC OBSESSION · Good American Jeans Review: Do They Run Small + Are They Worth It? | Elisabeth McKnight
Good American tops — what owners report
Independent coverage of Good American's tops line centers almost entirely on its bodysuits. A Forbes fashion-team roundup picked the ribbed cotton bodysuit for its soft, breathable construction and notes shoppers say it runs true to size, while a style blogger calls the jersey tank bodysuit one of her most-worn pieces from the brand, reporting that the smoothing stretch fabric isn't see-through and works as an all-day base layer. A multi-person team try-on likewise reported the bodysuits fitting true to size in reviewers' usual sizes. Reports on the rest of the large tops range are scarce, and long-term durability feedback is essentially absent.
- Strengths
- The compressive, smoothing bodysuits draw consistent praise from reviewers as comfortable, opaque base layers that don't need constant re-tucking.
- Watch out for
- Third-party reporting barely extends beyond the bodysuits, so most of the wider tops range is unvetted and there is little published feedback on how the fabrics hold up over time.
- Sizing
- Bodysuit reviewers consistently report ordering their usual size and finding the fit true to size.
About Good American's tops line as a whole. Sources: The Best Bodysuits, According To Our Fashion Team (Forbes) · The Best Good American Pieces | Hello, Her · LIY Team Try On: Good American Edition - Living in Yellow
Our Good American tops pick: Sculpting Modern Tank Bodysuit →
Good American dresses — what owners report
Owners rate Good American dresses highly on fit and fabric: reviewers describe thick, contouring stretch materials that hug the body, and call out details like adjustable straps. Sizing is the friction point — the brand uses its own 0–8 numeric scale rather than standard US sizes, and reports conflict by style: one owner says her dress ran a tad small and advises sizing up between sizes, while a multi-dress try-on found several styles ran large enough to need a size down. Complaints about the dress fabric itself are rare in the coverage found — reviewers praised both the scuba and satin materials — so the most-reported risk is simply ordering the wrong size on a first purchase.
- Strengths
- Body-hugging fit in substantial stretch fabrics, offered across an unusually wide size range.
- Watch out for
- The nonstandard 0–8 numeric sizing plus style-to-style variance — some dresses run small, others large — makes a first-order size miss the most-reported problem.
- Sizing
- Good American dresses use a 0–8 numeric scale (roughly XS–5XL, not standard US sizes), and fit varies by style — one owner sized up, another found several dresses ran large — so check the per-style size chart before ordering.
About Good American's dresses line as a whole. Sources: My First Good American Dress (An Indigo Day) · Good American Sizing Explained: Honest Try-On Haul & My Size Guide Secrets! (Lemon8) · Good American Review: Inclusive Denim, Modern Silhouettes (The Good Finds)
Our Good American dresses pick: Sculpting Sweetheart Midi Dress →
Good American skirts — what owners report
Third-party testers report Good American's skirts ride on the same soft, high-stretch denim as the rest of its line: one tester called the denim mini "probably the most comfortable denim skirt that I have ever tried on." Reviewers say pieces look alarmingly small off the body but stretch to fit true to size once on, and that the fabric loosens slightly after a couple of wears. Long-term owners report the denim holds up well over years, though price complaints recur — reviewers note items running $160 and up. The size range is unusually wide, running from 00 into plus sizes.
- Strengths
- Very comfortable, soft stretch denim in one of the widest size ranges reviewers cover, with long-term owners reporting it keeps its shape over years of wear.
- Watch out for
- The stretch fabric loosens after a few wears, sizing varies between styles, and the price draws consistent complaints.
- Sizing
- Order your usual size even though pieces look tiny off the body — the stretch fits true to size on, and since the fabric loosens slightly with wear, sizing up tends to backfire.
About Good American's skirts line as a whole. Sources: REVIEW: Just How Good (or Bad) is Good American? - Alliance for American Manufacturing · Good American Jeans Review - Honest Brand Reviews · Good American Jeans Review: Do They Run Small + Are They Worth It? - Elisabeth McKnight
Good American t-shirts — what owners report
Independent coverage of Good American's tee line is thin compared with its denim, but what exists is positive on fabric weight: one reviewer who owns the classic cotton tee called it "perfectly thick, a little cropped, and not at all see-through" and considered it fairly priced for the quality. Retailer feedback is more mixed — the stretch baby tee averages 3.7 out of 5 stars across 23 reviews at one major retailer, where the aggregate fit note says it runs slightly small. Editorial coverage of the brand's other non-denim knits echoes the substantial-fabric theme, describing cotton knit that feels high-quality and durable, though one reviewer found the heavy fabric too warm for hot climates.
- Strengths
- Owners report thick, opaque cotton that holds its shape and reads as good quality for the price.
- Watch out for
- Sizing is inconsistent from style to style — one tee ran large enough to return while the baby tee is reported to run slightly small — and retailer ratings on some tee styles are middling.
- Sizing
- Reports conflict by style: the brand's own reviewers advise ordering true size rather than sizing down, one owner returned a classic tee that ran big, and retailer feedback says the baby tee runs slightly small — check the specific style's fit notes.
About Good American's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: Good American Jeans Review: Do They Run Small + Are They Worth It? | Elisabeth McKnight · Good American Stretch Cotton Baby Tee | Nordstrom · Good American Clothing Review (2023) | The Quality Edit
Good American pants — what owners report
Owners report the stretch is the defining trait of Good American's bottoms — very stretchy fabric that reads snug out of the box and loosens slightly with wear — and the gap-proof waistband claim largely holds up, with curvy reviewers reporting no gapping at the back. Wide-leg palazzo styles run long: a 5'4" reviewer found the inseam definitely long and owners plan on hemming or heels. The size-range bands are imperfect — reviewers at either end of their band report snug or loose fits depending on style — and the price draws repeated comment as a hefty spend.
- Strengths
- Heavy stretch plus a waistband that genuinely doesn't gap on curvy hips is what owners praise most consistently.
- Watch out for
- Sizing varies by style and within the brand's combined size bands, inseams run long for shorter owners, and anyone wanting a structured, rigid fabric will find the stretch-heavy feel wrong for them.
- Sizing
- Reviewers say the pants fit true to size once on but look and feel small at first; if you sit between sizes or at the edge of a size band, size up, and expect to hem long inseams if you're petite.
About Good American's pants line as a whole. Sources: Good American Jeans review: Are they worth the price tag — and the hype? (Yahoo Shopping) · Good American Review: Soft Tech Good Waist Palazzo (The Mom Edit) · Good American Jeans Review: Do They Run Small + Are They Worth It? (Elisabeth McKnight)
Good American shorts — what owners report
Owners report the denim shorts run high-rise, very stretchy, and close-fitting, and that they stay put through wear — one long-term owner has kept Bombshell shorts in summer rotation since 2019. A plus-size reviewer who tried several cuts found the fit and length comfortable across styles but said a couple of the shorter cut-offs needed more fabric to work. Reviewers of the brand's denim more broadly describe heavy stretch that still reads as structured denim, with sizing that can run snug or loose depending on where you fall in a size band.
- Strengths
- Long-term owners report the shorts hold their fit and stay wearable over years of regular summer use.
- Watch out for
- Sizing shifts style to style — owners report needing to size up in some cuts and down in higher-rise ones, and some cut-off styles run shorter in the leg than expected.
- Sizing
- Reports differ by cut: one reviewer sized up one for a looser fit but said her usual size would also have worked, while another sizes down one in the higher-rise Bombshell because the rise runs high.
About Good American's shorts line as a whole. Sources: The Best Jean Shorts: Good American — The Mom Edit · My 2 Must-Have Denim Shorts — The Mom Edit · Good American Jeans review: Are they worth the price tag — and the hype? (Yahoo)
Good American jackets — what owners report
Independent feedback on this jacket line comes mostly from rental-platform reviewers rather than editorial coverage, and it is positive but thin. On one faux-leather jacket style, reviewers average 4.5 of 5 across 17 reviews, yet 13 of 17 report it running large; the faux-leather blazer averages 5.0 across 18 reviews with a third of reviewers reporting it runs large and none reporting it runs small. Reviewers like the pieces overall; the consistent thread is that the jacket cuts are intentionally oversized and fit big.
- Strengths
- The faux-leather outerwear rates highly with reviewers, averaging 4.5 to 5.0 stars on rental-platform review counts in the teens.
- Watch out for
- Fit consistently skews large across jacket styles, and there is little independent reporting on the jacket line's long-term durability.
- Sizing
- Reviewer fit data skews runs-large — 13 of 17 reviewers of one jacket style said it ran big — so consider sizing down unless you want the full oversized look.
About Good American's jackets line as a whole. Sources: Snake Faux Leather Jacket by GOOD AMERICAN - Rent the Runway · Better Than Leather Blazer by GOOD AMERICAN - Rent the Runway
Good American sweaters — what owners report
Third-party coverage of Good American's fine-gauge sweaters is scarce; the hands-on reviews that exist cover the sweatshirt-style knits that share this range. Reviewers describe thick, heavyweight cotton fabric that feels sturdy, with cuts designed to look oversized while still fitting through the body. Proportions surprise owners in both directions: cropped styles come up shorter than product photos suggest, while one piece bought true to size turned out more fitted than expected. One reviewer also found the fabric too thick to wear much in a hot climate.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently describe the knit fabric as heavyweight, durable-feeling and comfortable, with oversized cuts that still fit properly through the body.
- Watch out for
- Sizing behavior is inconsistent style to style — some pieces run large, some run fitted, and cropped styles run short — so owners advise checking each style rather than assuming your size.
- Sizing
- Reports vary by style: sweats run large, cropped tops run shorter than they look online, and one reviewer recommends sizing up if you want slouch or room to layer.
About Good American's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Good American Clothing Review | The Quality Edit · Good American Sweats, Essentials & A Really Great Shacket - The Mom Edit
Good American sweatshirts — what owners report
Reviewers describe Good American's sweatshirts and hoodies as made from a cotton knit and terry fleece that feels high-quality and durable, with a soft, slouchy, intentionally baggy silhouette. Owners note designs that use extra fabric in the arms for an oversized look while keeping the body true to size. Value opinions frame the price as paying for quality and long wear.
- Strengths
- Reviewers praise the heavy-duty cotton and terry fleece as feeling high-quality and durable.
- Watch out for
- Some styles run large or turn out more cropped than they appear on the model online.
- Sizing
- Reviewers say the sweats run large, so consider sizing down if you want a closer fit.
About Good American's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: Good American Clothing Review (2023) | The Quality Edit · Good American Sweats, Essentials & A Really Great Shacket - The Mom Edit
Good American sweatpants — what owners report
Reviewers describe the line as offering several distinct silhouettes, from a high-rise boyfriend cut with extra fabric that bunches at the ankle for a baggy look to a more fitted jogger with a tight cuff and high rise. Hands-on testers report the cotton feels substantial and body-hugging, and one found the pieces unlike other sweats she owned. Fit runs on the fitted side for the jogger, so shoppers wanting a slouchier look may need to account for that.
- Strengths
- Reviewers praise the substantial, quality-feeling cotton and the variety of flattering, distinctive cuts.
- Watch out for
- The jogger runs more fitted than typical sweatpants, which may disappoint shoppers expecting a loose fit.
- Sizing
- Testers note the jogger fits close and the boyfriend style sits high-rise; size up if you want a slouchier drape.
About Good American's sweatpants line as a whole. Sources: Good American Sweats, Essentials & A Really Great Shacket - The Mom Edit
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