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Anyone who has shopped at an online retailer with no physical storefronts knows how hard it can be to figure out where to begin. There are dozens upon dozens of options that all seem as worthy as the next, but the reality is that products from any given brand are not all created equal. When you shop as regularly as we do, you learn that many brands just do some things better than others. Quince, the five-year-old start-up that seems to make a little bit of everything, is one of those brands.
Given the company’s expansive — and growing — inventory (which includes everything from kids’ clothing to jewelry to luggage) and how young it is, we’ve been pleasantly surprised by how good so many of its products are. In fact, Quince items appear in our “Best in Class” guides across multiple bedding and clothing categories, including cashmere sweaters, jumpsuits suitable for sleep and socializing, and supersoft linen for lazy mornings. Here, we’ve compiled all of the products from Quince that our writers and editors have recommended on the Strategist. To help you sort through it all, we’ve organized this by bedding, clothing, loungewear and activewear, and outerwear and accessories.
Update on October 10, 2024: Updated prices and checked stock for all products.
Bedding
Quince’s percale sheets earned our “Best in Class” crown for the very best cooling percale sheets, which are perfect for the warmer nights (or anyone who sleeps hot). Lauren Ro, our in-house bedding expert, says the sheets are “the crispest and most lightweight of all the bedding I have tried over the years” yet still “very smooth and nice to touch.” They are competitively priced at $100 for a queen-size set and kept Ro cool “during a summer heat wave with just the ceiling fan on, no AC.” I recently included them in my guide to outfitting a dorm room, as well, because they’re breathable enough for even the stuffiest dorm rooms.
The brand’s cooling bamboo sheets are also Strategist-approved. “The first thing I noticed was how cool and silky they felt — just like real silk,” Ro noted while testing them. She ultimately named them the best affordable cooling organic-bamboo sheets because they also drape nicely, hold up well in the wash, and make sleeping feel “incredibly luxurious.”
Linen bedding has been a hot commodity over the past decade, and Quince makes our very favorite set thanks to its quality and affordable price. Strategist writer Dominique Pariso is a self-proclaimed hot sleeper and compares the brand’s linen to “a gauzy linen button-down you’d throw on at the height of July heat,” describing it as “superlight with a slightly textured weave.” The set includes a fitted and a flat sheet along with two pillowcases.
Ro is particularly fond of Quince’s linen duvet cover and named it the most affordable and softest linen duvet cover. “I love its lived-in, casual feel that never looks sloppy and only gets softer over time,” she writes.
For a smaller update to your linen closet, consider our favorite affordable linen pillowcase, which comes in a set of two for $40. On top of their Strategist-approved softness, the pillowcases are “prewashed, made of 100 percent European flax, and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, meaning they’re free of harmful chemicals,” reports Strategist junior writer Brenley Goertzen.
We’re also big fans of Quince’s silk pillowcase, which Strategist writer Tembe Denton-Hurst declared the “best silk pillowcase overall.” Silk pillowcases offer multiple hair and skin benefits, including cutting down on frizz, helping preserve hairstyles, and avoiding split ends, which Denton-Hurst observed during testing. She appreciates its convenient zip closure and range of colors as well as Quince’s generous return policy: “You’ll have 365 days from the date of purchase to decide if it’s right for you,” Denton-Hurst says.
While Quince’s selection of Strategist-approved bedding is extensive, it also sells a solid rug that caught the attention of Strategist senior editor Simone Kitchens. Its fibers are made from recycled bottles, and it’s available in two colors — a textured navy blue and slate gray — as well as five sizes. Since the rug is made to order, it will arrive seven to eight weeks after purchase.
Clothing
One of Quince’s most well-known items is its wildly affordable cashmere crewneck, which is our favorite affordable cashmere sweater for both men and women. Arielle Avila, our resident cashmere expert, describes it as “supersoft with a slight slickness to it.” It also has detailed ribbing on the neck, cuffs, and hem. After owning the women’s cashmere sweater for about a year, Avila did observe some pilling on the sleeves and at the waist — but pilling will almost always eventually happen with cashmere sweaters and is usually fixable with a fabric shaver.
Quince’s Mongolian-cashmere polo sweater is another one of our best-in-class sweater picks. Avila found herself reaching for it especially frequently during the fall “because it’s breezy and has a somewhat less conventional cut.” She describes it as having the “same lightweight and buttery softness” as Quince’s crewneck and a just-as-good price.
When Quince released its maternity collection at the beginning of 2023, many styles, including this V-necked button-front dress, sold out within a couple weeks. The brand has since restocked its selection, so this flowy and comfortable dress, which caught our eye for its ’90s-style design, is available in a deep sky blue, heather gray, and black. It’s made from supersoft Tencel, so you can look elegant without sacrificing comfort.
When asked to find a nice two-piece pants set for one reader’s vow renewals that was made of “a material that would not make me sweat in the summer heat and that would make me feel pretty on such a special day,” Strategist writer Ambar Pardilla recommended this silk halter top, which pairs well with the brand’s washable stretch silk palazzo pants.
Strategist sleep writer Amelia Jerden had been searching for a “kind of loose, flowy white button-down to wear over tank tops and dresses” for a few years, and she finally found it with this shirt that she purchased in May. She loves it so much that she’s considering buying another, and she would have plenty of options to choose from: The shirt’s available in 14 different colors and patterns.
Though Strategist contributor Mya Gelber didn’t crown this the best white-button down in her hunt for the best ones, she says it’s “a really good option if you love a boxy fit.” She thought it was the perfect length but craved a larger collar, so if boxy is your thing and the collar isn’t a deal-breaker, this shirt is a good bet.
Loungewear and activewear
Given that Quince’s bedding is so beloved, it only seems logical that the brand would also make stellar pajamas. This duo makes up our favorite silk-pajama pant set, and Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillo describes its texture to be like “blueberries or grapes early in the morning that have a little frostiness to their skin.” She has found that the separates are temperature-regulating, too, helping to hold heat on chilly nights and maintaining a nice airiness on warm ones.
If silk shorts are more your speed, consider this pair that Pardilla tested. They’re especially well suited for those who like to show a little leg: Even on her five-foot-two frame, Pardilla says the shorts are “definitely on the cropped side.” But she says the shorts are impressively well made, especially for the price.
Pardilla named this all-in-one the best lounge jumpsuit and the best sleep jumpsuit because it is “supersoft, worn-in, and doesn’t pill in the wash.” She especially likes it for summertime because “without sleeves and with a low V-neck and keyhole in the back, the style is actually pretty airy.” And when she wants to wear it in public, she can adjust the waistband a little higher for a more tailored effect or lower for a “laid-back and looser” look.
Pardilla named Quince’s Organic Turkish Waffle Robe the best waffle bathrobe for its irresistible price tag and light, gauzy texture. But if you’re prone to shivering after the shower, “the robe’s thinness means it’s not the one for you,” she says.
Quince’s extensive line of activewear spans leggings, dresses, and jumpsuits. When the brand first launched the collection in 2022, this affordable pair of biker shorts caught our attention. They come in seven colors and are partially made from sustainable materials like recycled polyester.
Outerwear and accessories
Strategist junior writer Brenley Goertzen recently polled fashion experts and consulted Strategist writers and editors to find the very best jean jackets for women, and Quince’s denim jacket came out on top as the best less expensive option. As fashion and e-commerce editor Megan McCarty says, it’s the “Goldilocks of denim jackets” thanks to the fact that it’s “thick and durable yet soft and definitely not stiff.” She adds, “It’s not too oversize and not too cropped either. It’s just right.”
If you simply want to look put-together without overthinking it, you might like this unassuming jacket that Ro recommends for new dads who are looking for a uniform. “This chore coat will make getting dressed in the morning and going out the door a breeze,” she writes.
After testing a number of jackets for our guide to the best parkas, Strategist writer Katherine Gillespie reports that Quince’s down parka is “an almost identical Super Puff dupe,” offering a similar logoless anonymity and minimalist silhouette for nearly half the price. It even has thumbholes, fuzzy pockets, and a removable hood, the latter of which Gillespie says “might actually be an improvement on the Super Puff’s design.”
Quince added sunglasses to its lineup in the summer of 2023 and offers 40 pairs in shapes like a classic aviator and cute cat’s-eye. The glasses feature durable and scratch-resistant polarized lenses and frames made from ecofriendly acetate.
Quince’s jewelry has been making a splash in the Strategist Slack channels ever since the brand released an extensive lineup of lab-grown diamond jewelry. (Have you seen the diamond studs?) Our favorite piece of jewelry, though, is this timeless pair of huggie hoops that made our Strategist Womenswear 100 list. Writer Alexis Cheung describes these as “diamond earrings so subtle you’ll do a double take.”
Bags and luggage
Quince has been rapidly expanding its bag supply to include multiple cross-body bags, totes, luggage, and more. Strategist senior editor Hilary Reid recently tried out the Italian leather cross-body, which has a handwoven exterior and zip top. “I brought it with me on vacation to Greece and it was the perfect travel bag,” she says. “The size was ideal for carrying my phone, sunglasses and case, sunscreen, lip balm, and hand cream, and the dark-brown shade went easily with the light-colored linen clothing I packed.” Though she adds that the bag’s leather isn’t as rich-looking as that from Clare V. (which Quince compares the bag to), it filled a hole in Reid’s closet. “Sometimes you just want a nice but not-too-too-nice leather bag for everyday. This is exactly that,” she says.
Quince has been slowly edging its way into our suitcase content, and the carry-on suitcases have proven to be worthy competitors for our longtime favorite suitcases from Away. Strategist writer Kat Gillespie named these two hard-shell suitcases the best less expensive carry-ons, but the 20-inch suitcase also made an appearance in our guide to the best rolling luggage and best hard-side luggage. I’ve been using the 21-inch suitcase all summer and haven’t had any trouble stuffing it in the overhead compartment. Though I wish the suitcase could expand when I succumb to overpacking, Quince makes up for it with the included removable laundry bag.
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