Brand reviews
What's actually worth buying
Every brand here is one I’ve worn and tested myself, sometimes for years. I’m not brand loyal, and I mix high and low, so you get an honest verdict on what’s worth your money.
How I review a brand
01
I evaluate the piece
I look closely at the seams, the material and how it’s constructed.
02
I wear it over time
I test it in different settings and seasons, often while traveling. Living in Chicago, I get all four.
03
I give my verdict
Whether it’s worth it comes down to cost, material quality, how it looks and, most of all, how it performs over time.
Tested in real life
Clothing brand reviews
Petite Studio · After 18 months
Is Petite Studio Worth It? My Honest Review at 5’3 After 18 Months
Quince and Lunya · Washable silk
Is Washable Silk Good Quality? I Put It Up Against My Dry-Clean Silk
Carried for months
Handbag brand reviews
RSVP Paris · After six months
Ateliers Auguste · Detailed review
For your next shopping trip
My 5-point quality checklist
I keep it on my phone for shopping trips. It’s five questions on one page, and it’s all yours.
100+ pieces rented
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