Bonobos Jetsetter vs Honest: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

The Honest and Bonobos Jetsetter are close. We gave the Honest a slight edge at 4.5/10 over the Bonobos Jetsetter at 4/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. Buck Mason's quality shines, but the suit wrinkles embarrassingly fast and lacks stretch or tech for practical wear.

Side by side

AttributeHonestBonobos Jetsetter
Our rating4.5/104/10
Best forBuck Mason's quality shines, but the suit wrinkles embarrassingly fast and lacks stretch or tech for practical wear.Good if style is your top priority; skip it if you actually travel.
Standouts
  • High-quality construction (Buck Mason brand reliability)
  • Lightweight and airy design for packing
  • Separable pieces can mix with other clothes
  • True-to-size fit and comfortable
  • Free 365-day returns and fast shipping
  • Sharp, tailored design
  • Form-fitting, snug fit
  • Slightly more formal aesthetic than competitors
  • Premium stretch fabric blend
Watch-outs
  • Wrinkles excessively no matter how you wear it
  • No wrinkle-resistant fabric or technology
  • Minimal stretch (97% cotton, only 3% spandex)
  • Too casual for formal events or dress occasions
  • Dry-clean only (defeats Jetsetter purpose)
  • Only semi-wrinkle-resistant despite marketing
  • Less wrinkle-resistant than Mizzen + Main, Bluffworks
  • Poor value vs. machine-washable rivals at same price

Which one is right for you?

Choose the Honest if…

Buck Mason's quality shines, but the suit wrinkles embarrassingly fast and lacks stretch or tech for practical wear.

  • High-quality construction (Buck Mason brand reliability)
  • Lightweight and airy design for packing
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Choose the Bonobos Jetsetter if…

Good if style is your top priority; skip it if you actually travel.

  • Sharp, tailored design
  • Form-fitting, snug fit
Check price

Why we rate them this way

Honest — 4.5/10

Buck Mason's quality shines, but the suit wrinkles embarrassingly fast and lacks stretch or tech for practical wear.

What we liked: High-quality construction (Buck Mason brand reliability), Lightweight and airy design for packing, Separable pieces can mix with other clothes, True-to-size fit and comfortable, Free 365-day returns and fast shipping.

Worth knowing: Wrinkles excessively no matter how you wear it, No wrinkle-resistant fabric or technology, Minimal stretch (97% cotton, only 3% spandex), Too casual for formal events or dress occasions.

Bonobos Jetsetter — 4/10

Good if style is your top priority; skip it if you actually travel.

What we liked: Sharp, tailored design, Form-fitting, snug fit, Slightly more formal aesthetic than competitors, Premium stretch fabric blend.

Worth knowing: Dry-clean only (defeats Jetsetter purpose), Only semi-wrinkle-resistant despite marketing, Less wrinkle-resistant than Mizzen + Main, Bluffworks, Poor value vs. machine-washable rivals at same price.

Common questions

Is the Honest or the Bonobos Jetsetter better?

We rated the Honest 4.5/10 and the Bonobos Jetsetter 4/10, so we lean Honest — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).

How much do the Honest and Bonobos Jetsetter cost?

The Honest is listed at $380. We don't have a current price on file for the Bonobos Jetsetter — check the latest on its review page.

What's the difference between the Honest and the Bonobos Jetsetter?

Short version — Honest: Buck Mason's quality shines, but the suit wrinkles embarrassingly fast and lacks stretch or tech for practical wear. Bonobos Jetsetter: Good if style is your top priority; skip it if you actually travel.

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