Work From Home Wardrobe vs Public Rec Dealmaker: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

The Work From Home Wardrobe and the Public Rec Dealmaker are too close to call — we rated both 8/10. There's no clear winner here, so it comes down to what you want it for. We break that down below.

Side by side

AttributeWork From Home WardrobePublic Rec Dealmaker
Our rating8/108/10
Best forAthleisure hybrid works—pair professional tops with comfortable bottoms and you'll feel good all day.Lightweight, durable, and comfortable—worth testing if you want premium everyday pants, though $128 is steep.
Standouts
  • Athleisure hybrid (business on top, casual below) is practical and comfortable
  • Mizzen + Main shirts lightweight, comfortable, need no dry cleaning
  • Establishes work routine while maintaining comfort
  • Comfortable footwear supports posture throughout the workday
  • Breathable fabrics adapt to weather while staying comfortable
  • Lightest pants tested with zippered back pocket
  • More durable 100% polyester than the All Day Every Day Pants predecessor
  • Water and wind-resistant for year-round wear
  • Soft, comfortable fabric for all-day wearability
  • Versatile for business casual to casual wear
Watch-outsNone we flagged
  • $128 retail price is steep

Which one is right for you?

Choose the Work From Home Wardrobe if…

Athleisure hybrid works—pair professional tops with comfortable bottoms and you'll feel good all day.

  • Athleisure hybrid (business on top, casual below) is practical and comfortable
  • Mizzen + Main shirts lightweight, comfortable, need no dry cleaning
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Choose the Public Rec Dealmaker if…

Lightweight, durable, and comfortable—worth testing if you want premium everyday pants, though $128 is steep.

  • Lightest pants tested with zippered back pocket
  • More durable 100% polyester than the All Day Every Day Pants predecessor
Check price

Why we rate them this way

Work From Home Wardrobe — 8/10

Athleisure hybrid works—pair professional tops with comfortable bottoms and you'll feel good all day.

What we liked: Athleisure hybrid (business on top, casual below) is practical and comfortable, Mizzen + Main shirts lightweight, comfortable, need no dry cleaning, Establishes work routine while maintaining comfort, Comfortable footwear supports posture throughout the workday, Breathable fabrics adapt to weather while staying comfortable.

Public Rec Dealmaker — 8/10

Lightweight, durable, and comfortable—worth testing if you want premium everyday pants, though $128 is steep.

What we liked: Lightest pants tested with zippered back pocket, More durable 100% polyester than the All Day Every Day Pants predecessor, Water and wind-resistant for year-round wear, Soft, comfortable fabric for all-day wearability, Versatile for business casual to casual wear.

Worth knowing: $128 retail price is steep.

Common questions

Is the Work From Home Wardrobe or the Public Rec Dealmaker better?

We rated both 8/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Work From Home Wardrobe: Athleisure hybrid works—pair professional tops with comfortable bottoms and you'll feel good all day. Public Rec Dealmaker: Lightweight, durable, and comfortable—worth testing if you want premium everyday pants, though $128 is steep.

How much do the Work From Home Wardrobe and Public Rec Dealmaker cost?

The Public Rec Dealmaker is listed at $128. We don't have a current price on file for the Work From Home Wardrobe — check the latest on its review page.

What's the difference between the Work From Home Wardrobe and the Public Rec Dealmaker?

Short version — Work From Home Wardrobe: Athleisure hybrid works—pair professional tops with comfortable bottoms and you'll feel good all day. Public Rec Dealmaker: Lightweight, durable, and comfortable—worth testing if you want premium everyday pants, though $128 is steep.

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