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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.
Promising review: "I love my pair of jeans! Very comfortable and trendy. You can dress up or down with these! But T like them with just a plain T-shirt tucked in with my white trainers!" —tating
Get it from Levi's for $108 (available in sizes 23–33, three lengths, and three colors).
FYI, these are included in Prime Wardrobe so you can give 'em a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "Let me first start out by saying I'm a mom of two in my mid-thirties. Pants and I disagree on far too many levels (AKA, once I found leggings after having children, it's been impossible to go back). Pair that with working from home (ahem, never having motivation to wear actual pants even if I wanted to) and you have a full blown 'this woman is going to spend the rest of her life in yoga pants' situation. Enter these jeggings. I am not even apologizing for using the silly term of 'jeggings'. These could nearly pass for a legging-feel situation. ON TOP OF THAT, they look like real jeans. DONE. TAKE MY MONEY." —Sara W.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in sizes 2–28, three inseams, and nine colors).
Promising review: "Love the fit of this skirt! Material is soft and stretchy. The color is beautiful as well." —Amylia Coover
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 22 colors).
Love To You is a California-based small biz selling dark academia-themed clothing and accessories.
Get the set from Love To You on Etsy for $53.99 (available in sizes S–XL). You can also buy the skirt or blazer separately if you only want one or the other.
Promising review: "Pure and complete perfection. I loved it since I saw it in the photograph. The color caught my attention and when it arrived, it was what I expected and super soft. The fabric is a little thin but nothing alarming. I COMPLETELY and absolutely recommended. I love it in the office; it is super comfortable to walk in." —Dani
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in 13 colors).
Simple Retro is a woman-owned-and-designed small biz with a passion for vintage and retro clothes ranging from the '50s to the '80s. Eighty-seven percent of their workers are women and they ensure ethical factory working conditions.
Promising review: "Sooo nice! They go with everything I own and are light and comfy. Great material too! Makes you really feel elegant and special." —Sara
Get it from Simple Retro for $49.99 (available in sizes XS–L).
Promising review: "These are the best. They are soft and buttery and the comfiest pants I own. I’ve personally been wearing them after giving birth to my son and these have been a lifesaver. I have ordered to more colors! They are super soft but also lightweight! I live in Florida so I can wear these with a light T-shirt and not be sweating, or wear them with a hoodie on cooler days!" —FIU Student
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes S–3X and 20+ colors and prints).
Promising review: "This skirt looks like it costs FAR more than the $20 I spent on it. I was worried that a cheap pleather skirt would look it and this completely exceeded all my expectations. There are shorts underneath, which is great since it doesn't ride up like other skater skirts that also don't sit quite at the natural waist (although they did take a little bit of a mental adjustment because I'm not used to having to unzip skirts in order to use the restroom). Quality of fabric is awesome, construction and design look great, too." —Jeanette Santori
Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and five colors).
Promising review: "I can’t get over how soooffffttttt these leggings are. Usually leggings that are soft are a little too warm. These are great quality and feel silky smooth on my skin, keep me warm, but are also breathable. I’ve worn these alone with just a top, and have also worn them as a base layer under my jeans for a trip that I recently went on." —Stefania Veneri
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two sizes and various colors and lengths).
Promising review: "Fits like a dang glove. Ordered these along with a more expensive pair from Nordstrom for New Year's Eve and ended up keeping these. These were the far superior product for less than half of the price." —Linda K
Get it from Amazon for $29.14 (available in sizes XS–4XL and in four colors).
Promising review: "These are lifesavers. The charcoal are cotton and soooooo comfy for summertime. I have multiple pairs of each color and swear by them. They are great for the gym and just wearing under dresses and skirts. They also provide just enough pressure for my cramps that I can function!!" —MissLee
Get them from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes XS–6XL and 40 color/length options, including two-packs).
Get it from Burton for $99.95 (available in sizes XS–XL and two colors).
Promising review: "I'll admit it: I love overalls. For me, they're comfy and great on weekdays and weekends and, with these in particular, you can dress them up or down. I get compliments every time I wear them and others always ask where I bought them. My favorite things about these: the loose fit, the linen look and feel, the black color has yet to fade despite numerous washes, the ease of care, and, they are so comfy." —seattlehouse
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in sizes S–3XL and eight colors).
Lucy Paris is a woman-owned small biz developed by Lucy, a Parisian-born designer who is now based in California and creating intricate, fashion-forward pieces.
Get it from Lucy Paris for $80 (available in sizes XS–L).
UnaPlumaShop is a small biz that specializes in earth-conscious clothing. Each piece is designed in Portland, Oregan and made in Kathmandu, Nepal by skilled craftspeople in safe working environments and paid fair wages.
Promising review: "I love these leggings. I feel exactly how the models look like they feel wearing them: happy, free, and confident! The fit is perfect, the fabric is soft with just the right amount of stretch, and the colors are beautiful." —Sasha
Get it from UnaPlumaShop on Etsy for $39 (available in sizes S–XL and 10 colors).
This has pockets!!! One reviewer also said they felt like walking art in it! Pair it with a petticoat for more flair.
Promising review: "I ordered this skirt because I wanted to try something different. Never in my mind did I imagine that I would fall in love with this skirt!!! It has a high waist and it has pockets!!! One on each side and the fit for me was perfect. I was never really into high-waisted skirts, however this one has changed my mind!! It fit just right; it fell where it was supposed to and I have worn it out and have gotten many compliments on it. Most skirts like this don't have pockets...the pockets are a plus!! Love this skirt and I intend on buying another one. You can pair this with so many things and so many colors." —Crystal Sampler
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 22 designs).
Whimsy + Row is a woman-founded sustainable small biz that produces limited-run designs in Los Angeles. They use up-cycled and eco-friendly fabrics and ensure that all of their workers are paid a fair wage.
Promising review: "I'm so happy I stumbled upon these! Had to wait for them to be re-stocked but pounced on them as soon as they were. They feel comfortable with just the right amount of stretch. Very durable yet soft. The only thing that took me by surprise was how much more brighter/orange it is in person. Nonetheless, still a very beautiful color. Definitely going to be a staple in my closet, and will definitely be getting another pair! Lots of love for the Flora!!" —Jennifer
Get it from Whimsy + Row for $168 (available in sizes 24–32 and in seven colors).
Pay attention to the numbers on the waistbands as they are different!
Promising review: "I've been buying these skirts for three years now, so I'm likely far overdue for a review so here I am! I've never had a Made by Johnny skirt that I haven't loved; they're good quality and they last like no other. I've owned about 20 of these in nearly every shade and have never been disappointed. I've only had to replace them due to weight loss and the ones I've passed down to friends are still as beautiful and flowy as the day I received them. I truly ALWAYS come back to this brand and skirt whenever I know I need one or just want a new color. I cannot recommend these enough. Johnny's never let me down on being reasonably priced, beautifully colored, comfortable, and adorably flowy. To my plus-sized ladies, look carefully for the larger waistband that are on some of these! It truly helps with the high waisted feel/look." —Sydney
Get it from Amazon for $11.45+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and in 37 colors).
Promising review: "I am downright obsessed with these overalls. These are a dream. They are REAL denim, and they have that perfect slouchy farm-girl look that I have been looking for for over a year. When I first got them, they had a very slight denim smell but after one wash and a couple wears, I can’t smell it at all! If you’re looking for slouchy, boyfriend-fit overalls, these are perfect." —kvonkaenel
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and in four colors).
Promising review: "I love, love, love this skirt! I love it so much that I immediately bought four more in different colors. It’s high waisted and the perfect length without being too short. If you’re on the fence...get the skirt! I found the polka-dotted ones are true to size while the florals are more snug with less stretch." —Kara DeBie
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in 35 colors/prints).
Big Bud Press is a small biz based in Los Angeles that specializes in unisex clothing. The brand prides itself on using 100% quality cotton and having all their apparel made locally. They are also environmentally conscious and use 100% recycled poly bags for everything.
Get it from Big Bud Press for $72 (available in sizes XXS—6XL). Find more colors here.
Promising review: "I love this skirt so much! I've had this black skirt for around nine months now, and it has become a staple in my wardrobe! It has very VERY small pockets, but pockets nonetheless, and it's very comfortable. The zipper is high quality, the material feels expensive, and I haven't noticed any fabric shrinkage or color fading! For me it hits around mid-thigh." —liv
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 20 colors).
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