Quince Review: Under-the-radar brand – but any good?

Quince made a giant splash several years ago with their $50 Cashmere (it’s now $59 Cashmere), but is the Quince Clothing brand any good? We’ve tried a ton of their products and will give you our honest Quince Review.

Who… or what.. is Quince?

A lot of people might not know about this brand because Quince doesn’t advertise or use celebrity endorsers like other brands do. While you’ve probably heard of the term “direct to consumer,” Quince takes this model a step further they define their model as “manufacturer to consumer.”

The Good Cashmere Standard, which Quince adheres to, ensures the highest ethical standards in both animal welfare and environmental responsibility. This certification guarantees that cashmere is produced sustainably, providing fair living conditions for goats and fair wages for farmers.

This dedication to sustainable practices makes Quince’s cashmere not just luxurious, but also ethically sound. This certification not only ensures ethical practices but also guarantees that the cashmere meets a high softness and durability standard.

Customers can trust that each garment will provide long-lasting comfort while supporting fair trade and ethical farming. The focus on maintaining a sustainable supply chain reinforces Quince’s dedication to quality and social responsibility.

What got us started: $50 Cashmere

You read that correctly. Quince has $50 Cashmere sweaters, like this one:

We could waste a bunch of words here to give you a review of the Cashmere Crew or the Cashmere Turtleneck. But the Quince Cashmere is simply awesome.

What is Mongolian cashmere?

Cashmere is a fabric obtained from cashmere goats. The goats take their name from the Himalayan region of Kashmir where they originate and because it’s so soft, light and excellent at keeping you warm when it’s cold out.

However, Cashmere was once a purely luxury product, but a reduction in the cost of cashmere paired with a sharp increase in demand has meant that farmers have struggled to meet both demand and price expectations in a sustainable way.

But that’s where Quince clothes really shines – they provide affordable and sustainable cashmere. 

Cashmere Quality and Standards

The Good Cashmere Standard, which Quince adheres to, ensures the highest ethical standards in both animal welfare and environmental responsibility. This certification guarantees that cashmere is produced sustainably, providing fair living conditions for goats and fair wages for farmers.

This dedication to sustainable practices makes Quince’s cashmere not just luxurious, but also ethically sound. This certification not only ensures ethical practices but also guarantees that the cashmere meets a high softness and durability standard.

Customers can trust that each garment will provide long-lasting comfort while supporting fair trade and ethical farming. The focus on maintaining a sustainable supply chain reinforces Quince’s dedication to quality and social responsibility.

We didn’t just look at the classic crew, we tested some of our own cashmere favorites for this Quince Review.

Quince Shrunken Cashmere Sweater Review

A cashmere sweater for less than $60? No really. And a really good one.

Quince’s $59 cashmere is so soft and luxurious. It is the really fluffy cashmere that isn’t scratchy in the slightest. This cashmere sweatshirt is so chic!

I wanted a cashmere sweatsuit for the holiday break because it is freezing cold here in Colorado and I wanted to sit around while being comfy and warm! I ordered this and the matching pants and the quality is amazing on both! I ordered the black in a size small and I would say it fits true to size.

Mongolian Cashmere Sweatpants Review

These Quince cashmere sweatpants ($89) match the cashmere sweatshirt above. I also got these in black in a size small. They might run a little large, I probably could have done the XS, but loose sweatpants are so cozy. When I wear this set I am so comfy and warm, but I still feel chic!

The cashmere is the same quality as the sweatshirt- so soft and cozy, not itchy at all. AMAZING deal for under $90! This set would make a great gift!

Quince Cashmere: the final verdict

The bottom line is simple: the Quince Cashmere Sweaters are simply amazing. We’ve spent a lot more on sweaters that we were almost too afraid to wear since they were $150. Is anyone else like that? But we tend to wear clothes that aren’t as expensive a bit more simply because we’re afraid we’ll ruin them.

With Quince Cashmere Sweaters, you get the best of all the worlds: they are incredibly soft, comfortable, sustainable, look great, and incredibly affordable. You can’t beat that.

Also, you guys, you can’t go wrong with the high-quality Quince Cashmere.

Women’s Quince Review

Mrs. We Tried It literally said the other day, “If I only had to wear one clothing brand the rest of my life, it would be Quince.” That’s a huge compliment from here.

That’s because everything they sell is incredibly high quality at a very fair price. Since they launched, they’ve expanded to luggage, health and wellness products and a whole lot more.

Washable Stretch Silk Blouse (Women)

Ummmm again—a silk blouse for under $70? You can’t even buy a silk pillowcase for under $60 at most places. And the Quince Washable Silk Blouse is gorgeous!

The silk is so smooth and the fit is really chic. I ordered the ivory in a size small and it has a long flowy feel to it. It is the perfect top to pair with leather leggings. I have wanted a white button-up top for a long time, but I didn’t want to iron it or dry clean it because that really isn’t sustainable for me long term.

This silk blouse can be washed in your washing machine and it comes out looking perfect- just hang to dry!

Baby Alpaca-Wool Cropped Cardigan (Women)

I ordered this in a small in light grey – it has a cute cropped look to it. Some of my all-time favorite sweaters are the Oversized Alpaca Crew sweaters from Everlane.

I have it in all four neutral colors! Alpaca’s have been so popular lately and are just so stinking cute, but I had never owned an alpaca item before these sweaters and I love them so much.

Alpaca is less uniform than cashmere, so the look is a little more chunky and a little more lived in. When I saw Quince had Alpaca sweaters I was dying to try one!

The cropped alpaca cardigan is $110 at Everlane and $59.90 at Quince! The material of the Quince alpaca sweaters is just as good as the Everlance alpaca sweaters, so this is quite the deal!

I love the cute cropped look of this sweater and the little v-neck cut to it. I wore this with a white bodysuit, a pleated plaid skirt, and a pair of knee-high boots for my son’s Christmas program and I got so many compliments!

Quince Washable Silk Skirt (Women)

I purchased this Quince Washable Silk Skirt in a size small in both black and champagne.

I had seen so many inspiration outfits using midi-length silk skirts and sweaters and living in Colorado, I knew this would be a great outfit combination for me because it is both chic and warm. To say I LOVE these skirts would be a huge understatement!

I have already convinced my girlfriends to buy them for themselves and to gift them. They are gorgeous! The material is so luxurious! They can be made into so many different outfits with sweaters, bodysuits, blazers, t-shirts. The possibilities are really endless with this classic silhouette and fabric. And did I even touch on the fact that they are under $70? They are literally worth 3x that amount!

Quince Review: Men’s

Mr. We Tried it has about 276 different Quince items for men (that’s just a guess). It all started with these cheaper ABC Pant Alternatives and went from there.

Here’s some of the other items we’ve personally tested.

Quince Polos (Men)

Another great item we’ve tried from Quince is their awesome Polos. We really like their lightweight Flowknit Ultra-Soft Performance Polo. For $34 you really can’t go wrong.

Quince Pants (Men)

I’ve tried a plethora of men’s pants from Quince. I’ve honestly loved them all. One of my favorites are the ProTech Golf Pants.

For just under $50, these pants look like a million bucks.

What we didn’t love from Quince

This isn’t a love note to Quince, they are a great brand. However, we’ve tried a couple of products that we didn’t like.

Quince Dress Shirts

We just didn’t love the Quince Button-up Dress Shirts. While they are much cheaper (this shirt is only $39) than alternatives like Mizzen + Main or even Ministry of Supply – they just didn’t have the same level of performance.

Even their dress shirts with “WrinkleGuard” had a lot of wrinkles. You may get a lower price, but I wouldn’t recommend it here. Check out our Mizzen + Main Review for our top picks in dress shirts.

Check out our Mizzen + Main Review for the dress shirts we can’t live without and our best Performance Dress Shirts, too.

Quince Clothing: Sizing

We found the Quince clothes to be fairly consistent with their sizing, but it’s gotten a lot better over the years. However, if you’re at all between sizes, we recommend sizing down. Their clothes are very stretchy and they have a lot of give. Even the Cashmere sweaters are stretchy and pretty forgiving.

Better for long torsos

This is good for Mr. We Tried It – as he has shorter legs and a longer torso. The shirts fit him perfectly. Some other people that purchased Quince clothes said that it was better suited for people with a longer torso.

Quince Clothing Review: The Final Verdict

If you are looking for high-quality products, check out Quince. From bags to washable silk to ABC Pant Alternatives to $50 Cashmere, Quince has you covered. They have great clothes and a great price, shipped directly from the factories that make them to your home.

If you’re on the fence, check out their return policy – 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you don’t like it, they’ll take it back for free.

Well, what are you waiting for? It’s time to treat yourself! You can find our favorite picks on the site below:

Don’t forget to check out our other clothes reviews (like Mizzen+Main or Ministry of Supply), if you want clothes that live up to the hype!

Is Quince a legit site?

Yes – absolutely. Quince is not a scam. It takes 3-4 days to get your product, but you will have the best quality out there.

Since the product comes directly from the factory, you won’t get Amazon Prime-type speed, but it’s not bad either.

Is Quince cashmere legit?

Yes. Quince only uses Good Cashmere Standard Approved sustainable cashmere, which has been independently developed to improve the welfare of goats and farmers in both their lives as well as that environmental aspect too!

Quince also takes advantage of its sustainability by using recycled materials whenever possible for sweaters and accessories, thereby reducing the amount of new materials produced, which helps mitigate against environmental change.

Why is Quince so cheap?

It’s pretty simple: factory-to-consumer shipping. Most traditional retail expects many items not to sell that they order from factories.

So, Quince has created a more nimble supply chain. Quince places orders at factories at the beginning of the month.

If some colors or sizes aren’t selling well, he adjusts the order. This means that there is very little unsold product, so Quince doesn’t need to inflate the cost of each item. This system requires a quick turnaround, which is why Quince ships direct from the factory to the customer. Gupta says that products arrive between three and five days after the customer places the order. “It’s an incredibly responsible supply chain, but it doesn’t take as long as it would if each item were made to order,” Gupta says.

Is Quince real silk?

Yes, in fact, it is Mulberry silk, the highest quality silk available.

The highest quality silk available for purchase is mulberry silk. Mulberry silk has something special about how it’s made. Mulberry silk has a long history in China, where local farmers cultivate Mulberry trees and collect the leaves for feeding to their Silkworms. The resulting cocoons are spun into raw silk fibers.

Because the Bombyx mori silkworm consumes only Mulberry leaves, it is able to produce some of the world’s finest silk. Mulberry silk is whiter in color and has longer strands than other types of silk.

Mulberry silk has a wider range of colors and textures, with finer strands. Mulberry silk is less uniform in color and texture than other types of silks, with shorter strands. Mulberry silk products are among the most durable and producing the finest silk items. On top of that – it’s washable silk. Amazing!

Quince’s direct-to-consumer model isn’t just about cutting costs but improving quality. By shipping directly from factories, they maintain tighter control over production standards.

This approach not only reduces prices but also minimizes environmental impact by cutting out middlemen and reducing unnecessary transportation. It’s a model that changes the game for efficiency and sustainability in the fashion industry.

This model does not just stop at clothing; it extends to home goods as well. This unique approach allows Quince to keep overhead costs low and pass those savings directly to the customer, ensuring that high-quality, stylish goods are accessible to many.

By ordering directly from the factories based on current demand, Quince avoids excess inventory and reduces waste, aligning with their sustainability goals.

They have developed a unique factory-direct model. This allows Quince to deliver high-quality goods for much lower prices than its competitors. That’s the exact reason that you can get an awesome Cashmere Sweater for $59 vs. $159.

In a recent Fast Company interview, Quince’s Founder, Sid Gupta said, “Each item ships from the factory floor to the customer’s doorstep. This eliminates a tremendous amount of cost, which we pass back to the customer.”

What is Quince known for?

Quince is mostly known for their now $59 Quince Cashmere – and they’ve expanded their Quince Cashmere Sweaters to pants, Mongolian Cashmere, hoodies, turtlenecks, and even more.

They’ve also expanded to other products like home goods such as bedding and rugs, providing affordable prices much cheaper than leading luxury brands.