17 Brands Like Eileen Fisher to Shop for Timeless, Elevated Basics
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Quiet luxury is a buzzword these days but done right, it’s an enduringly classic look. One brand I love that nails this particular aesthetic is Eileen Fisher. Fisher started the brand with just four silhouettes (box top, crop pants, shell and vest) in 1984, and today, fans clamor for the brand’s understated, easy and stylish pieces. As The Wall Street Journal put it recently, “Once gently jibed for its earth-grandmother spirit, the classic brand is a hit with Gen Z fans, now in thrall to its sustainable minimalism.” Below, 17 brands like Eileen Fisher for classic, comfortable style at every budget.
What Makes Brands Like Eileen Fisher So Great?
When searching for similar brands, I’ve looked to the high points of what made us love Eileen Fisher in the first place. Here are the key points I’ve sought out in other brands, done so well first and foremost at Eileen Fisher.
- Muted palette: black, beige and grey pieces are endlessly mix-and-matchable
- Modest coverage: high necklines, short sleeves instead of spaghetti straps and medium- to high-rise pants mean wearers will never feel overly exposed
- No patterns: tiny florals and wild graphic prints might have their place, but it’s not at this quietly elegant brand
- Generous proportions: boxy tops, barrel-shaped pants, column dresses and other non-restrictive designs
- Responsible production: regenerative farming practices, a resale program for formerly owned pieces, damaged clothes being made into one-of-a-kind wall hangings, acoustic panels and decorative objects.
- Female-founded and run
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