I’m going to be honest with you. I’m bubbling over with excitement about this new collab. This brand has so many styles, so many colors, so many natural fiber items, and incredibly affordable prices…I am crushing big on QUINCE!
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I might receive a small commission at no cost to you. I very much appreciate you shopping with me! I also want to thank Quince for sending me three lovely pieces for the purpose of my honest review. It was especially fun to be surprised by which styles the Quince team chose for me!
Bargain Shopping is in my DNA
So if you have been following me for awhile, you might know that my fashion journey began in the thrift store. I grew up shopping very frugally and stuck pretty vigilantly with those roots until my mid-thirties. I still frequently pop into second hand shops and I have become semi-addicted to ThredUp as a second-hand platform, but I am choosier about the brands I purchase. Once I discovered wool, my wardrobe got a real upgrade but I did miss the affordable basics that I use to find so easily. That’s why I was really intrigued by Quince when I encountered the brand on social media.
My first Piece
My Quince journey began with a skirt. I had been looking for a black tulle skirt for seemingly ages. I just hadn’t found the right one, and I was determined to find a bargain, so when I saw this skirt second hand, I felt it was absolutely perfect. Once it arrived, it truly filled a void in my wardrobe… I love it! It was exactly the look I was going for and seemed to be very well made. Once I wore it a few times I decided to look into what else Quince had to offer.
Outfit Affiliate links:
Quince Chiffon Pleated Midi Skirt
Oliver Charles Summer Crew Neck ( code WoolObsessed10 for 10% off)
Birkenstock Wedges
Vintage Necklace (similar linked)
A massive selection
It turns out, a whole lot. Quince offers extremely affordable wardrobe essentials for the entire family along with homegoods, jewelry, and even luggage. They say that by eliminating the “middleman” and going straight to the source for materials and pieces, they are able to offer quality products direct to the consumer for prices far below their competitors. As a first time shopper, I was actually shocked at some of the prices and absolutely floored by the gorgeous designs. Many of their pieces look identical to high-end brands at a fraction of the price.
Natural Fabrics
They also use a lot of sustainable fabrics, which I was thrilled to discover. There is wool, silk, linen, alpaca, cashmere, and organic cotton, all at prices far below the industry standard. In fact, I’ve never owned silk before and Quince offers staples as low as $39.90. This was pretty great to discover, so I contacted Quince about a collab. I was very happy to be accepted into the Quince affiliate program and they were kind enough to send me a few SURPRISE pieces to try. I was so excited about this new partnership that I also bought myself a few pieces to round out my outfits and I can’t wait to share all of those with you in Part 2! I asked for natural fiber pieces and I shared my size is generally a large. All three pieces I received fit me perfectly, so my experience so far is that Quince runs true to size. So let’s get to these goodies!
Outfit Affiliate links:
Unbound Merino Women’s Merino Wool Rib Tank (use code WOOLOBSESSED to save 15% off your first purchase)
Quince Linen Camp Shirt in Deep Navy
wool& Axis Cropped Leggings in Marionberry
Crocs Wedge Sandals (similar)
Linen Camp Shirt
First up, I received this 100% European Linen Camp Shirt in Deep Navy. The size notes say this piece runs slightly large and I agree. I love an oversized button up, though, so I adore the fit of the large on me. I am going to admit I wore this shirt two days in a row right after receiving it and I have worn it even more since! It’s comfortable, breezy, not super wrinkle prone and I love the cut of this shirt.
Outfit Affiliate links:
wool& Milena (retired)
Quince Linen Camp Shirt in Deep Navy
Crocs Wedge Sandals (similar)
Soulku Necklace
The styling options are unlimited because it could be worn tucked into shorts, over a dress, with jeans…and that’s just as a start. The sleeves are dolman style and the back hem is curved and longer making it totally relaxed, comfortable, and still perfectly professional. You guys, this shirt is only $39.90, I honestly can’t believe it. It comes in six colors and if you buy 2 or more you get a $10 store credit! Pretty amazing, right?
Outfit Affiliate links:
Quince Linen Camp Shirt in Deep Navy
Magic Linen Shorts (similar)
Soulku Necklace
100% Washable Silk Skirt in Forest Green
The second item I received was the 100% Washable Silk Skirt in Forest Green. I love the silk fabric and midi cut of this skirt and the color caught my eye immediately. It’s absolutely gorgeous, the length is perfect, it feels wonderful to wear, and I love the drama of it! I have never owned any silk items so getting this skirt was a real treat.
Outfit Affiliate links:
Quince 100% Washable Silk Skirt in Forest Green
Oliver Charles Summer Crew Neck ( code WoolObsessed10 for 10% off)
Thrifted Locket (similar)
Xero Knit Phoenix Flats
I was initially concerned that it might be a little too form fitting for me but it actually fits like a dream in size large. Despite the gorgeous lightweight silk, it seems to glide right over my problem areas and looks sleek and smooth. The waistband is a comfy, wide elastic band so it’s really comfortable and stretchy, plus it’s perfectly high waisted so that it gives me an hour glass shape.
Outfit Affiliate links:
Quince Washable Stretch Silk V-Neck Cami
Quince 100% Washable Silk Skirt in Forest Green
Vintage Necklace (similar linked)
Xero Knit Phoenix Flats
Thrifted Cropped Oversized Jean Jacket (link to similar)
Side note: I’m not wearing it but if you notice the gorgeous wool blanket behind me this is the fabulous Wool Roots 100% Merino Wool Blanket, we sleep with it on our bed every night and it’s holding up beautifully. Check out my review here.
For this combo, I am wearing the 100% Washable Silk Skirt in Forest Green with the Quince Washable Stretch Silk V-Neck Cami.
Although normally I would mix up the textures a little more, for the first look I thought it would be fun to pair up silk on silk. This is definitely a dressier vibe but it’s also cool and comfortable for the hottest time of year in South Carolina. For days it’s a little cooler, I’d throw on my jean jacket for a nice contrast.
The last piece I was gifted is the 100% Organic Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress in Navy and size Large. This dress absolutely blew me away! It’s got all the feminine touches I love to see in a dress, the breezy comfort of organic cotton, and just a little bump of formality to take this dress up a notch!
There are so many things I LOVE about this dress. The lightweight, soft woven cotton fabric, the stretchy smocked waistline and the extra layered seams at each tier to add visual interest. I also love the notched neckline and the slightly puffed sleeves, together they give a little bit Anne Shirley with a modern twist.
Did I mention it has pockets? This picture was taken the moment I discovered them and I was one happy mama despite the 98 degree temps. This dress truly is perfect for me…dressy enough to go from date night to church to a wedding and back again. Thank you Quince!
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