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Browse all Everlane skirts →The Cargo Mini Skirt | Soft Brown
The verdict
Fit
Cargo cuts are roomier through the hip and thigh than tailored skirts. This cotton version sits casually. Mini length keeps it playful rather than utilitarian-heavy.
Quality
At this price, cargo seams and pocket construction are functional but not reinforced for heavy wear. The cotton will soften with washing.
Is the price fair?
Strong value for a cargo-style mini. Price reflects casual-wear construction; the utilitarian details are more style than function at this level.
Best for
Casual, active weekends where you want pockets and movement without overthinking durability.
Care
Machine wash and dry. Cargo pockets can hold lint; empty fully before washing.
What owners report about Everlane skirts
Independent bloggers who buy and wear Everlane skirts report generally solid make for the price: a cotton poplin skirt "feels high quality" with roomy hidden pockets, and the rigid cotton denim skirt holds you in with no stretch. The recurring gripe is length, not construction — one 5'4" reviewer found the denim skirt "definitely for short people," while another 5'4" reviewer found the slip skirt's supposed midi length wore as a maxi on her. Reviewers also note thin fabrics in some styles and creasing in the cotton and linen pieces, and one long-time customer says the brand has gotten trendier over the years.
- Strengths
- True-to-size fits and fabric that independent reviewers repeatedly call better than the price suggests, with practical details like real pockets.
- Watch out for
- Lengths are inconsistent style to style, some fabrics are thin and unlined, and the cotton and linen pieces crease noticeably with wear.
- Sizing
- Waist sizing runs true to size across multiple reviews, but check the length spec for each style against your height — several skirts run short on taller frames while the slip skirt runs long.
About Everlane's skirts line as a whole. Sources: Fitting Room Review: Sweaters & a Slip Skirt from Everlane - Welcome Objects · Everlane Review: The Denim Skirt - Fairly Curated · Everlane reviews: Linen tees, cotton poplin skirt, box-cut tee dress - Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair