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Women's Clothing

Underwear, bras, socks, basics, and activewear

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โ—ˆHow We Evaluated This Category

โœ“What to Look For

  • โ€ขSize inclusivity range (XXS-6XL is best-in-class)
  • โ€ขRecycled material content (RPET from plastic bottles)
  • โ€ขOrganic cotton with GOTS or OCS certification
  • โ€ขTake-back/recycling programs for end-of-life garments
  • โ€ขB-Corp certification for verified social/environmental impact
  • โ€ขFair Trade or SA8000 factory certification for ethical labor
  • โ€ขTrue nude shade range for BIPOC inclusivity

โœ—Red Flags to Avoid

  • โ€ขLimited sizing (only XS-L excludes many body types)
  • โ€ข'Sustainable' claims without third-party certification
  • โ€ขFast fashion brands with opaque supply chains
  • โ€ขBras with coatings that degrade after washes
  • โ€ขActivewear that pills or becomes see-through when stretched
  • โ€ขBrands that use 'nude' to mean only light beige

๐Ÿ“‹Our Methodology

Products evaluated on fabric quality and feel, size range and body inclusivity, sustainability certifications, manufacturing ethics, and value over time. Prioritized brands with transparent supply chains, recycled materials, and programs to keep textiles out of landfills.

๐Ÿ…Key Certifications to Know

GOTS โ€” Global Organic Textile Standard - organic fiber from farm to finished product
B-Corp โ€” Rigorous social and environmental standards verified by B Lab
SA8000 โ€” Social accountability standard for ethical factory conditions
Fair Trade โ€” Premium paid directly to workers above fair wages
OEKO-TEX โ€” Tested free of harmful substances for human health
GRS โ€” Global Recycled Standard - verifies recycled content claims
Climate Neutral โ€” Company measures, reduces, and offsets carbon emissions

underwear(11)

Subset High-Rise Brief
01Gold Standard
12/12

Subset

High-Rise Brief

$20($17 in 3-pack)
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95% GOTS-certified organic cotton. Climate Neutral (100% carbon-neutral). Take-back recycling program (15% off next order). Fair Trade production.

organicsustainable+4
KENT Compostable Organic Cotton Bikini
01Gold Standard
11/12

KENT

Compostable Organic Cotton Bikini

$24($22.60 in trio)
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100% GOTS-certified organic Pima cotton. Zero synthetic materials. Verified compostable in 90 days. Made in Los Angeles.

organiccompostable+4
Girlfriend Collective Everyday Bikini
01Gold Standard
12/12

Girlfriend Collective

Everyday Bikini

$14($14)
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Made from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles and fishing nets. SA8000 certified factory. Widest size range (XXS-6XL).

recycledocean-plastic+3
TomboyX Iconic Briefs
01Gold Standard
10/12

TomboyX

Iconic Briefs

$18($18)
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TENCEL Modal fabric from sustainably harvested beechwood. Widest size range: 3XS-6XL. LGBTQ+ owned and supportive. Gender-neutral designs.

tencelinclusive-sizing+3
Organic Basics TENCEL Lite Thong
01Gold Standard
12/12

Organic Basics

TENCEL Lite Thong

$12($12)
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TENCEL Lyocell from sustainably harvested wood. Carbon neutral since 2019. Scandinavian minimalist design. Softer than silk.

tencelb-corp+3
Proclaim TENCEL Mid-Rise Brief
01Gold Standard
10/12

Proclaim

TENCEL Mid-Rise Brief

$24($24)
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BIPOC-owned brand with true nude shades for all skin tones. TENCEL Modal fabric. Focus on representation and inclusivity.

tencelbipoc-owned+3
Pact Everyday High Cut Brief
02Excellent
11/12

Pact

Everyday High Cut Brief

$16($12-13 in bundles)
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Best value-to-sustainability ratio. GOTS certified organic cotton. Fair Trade certified factories. 81% less water than conventional cotton.

organicaffordable+3
Parade Universal High Waist Brief
02Excellent
10/12

Parade

Universal High Waist Brief

$12($12)
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85% recycled nylon with TerraCycle recycling program. Bold colors and inclusive marketing. Affordable entry to sustainable underwear.

recycledaffordable+3
Boody Full Brief
02Excellent
11/12

Boody

Full Brief

$16($16)
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79% bamboo viscose for exceptional softness. B-Corp certified. Size range up to 4XL. Naturally temperature-regulating and antibacterial.

bamboob-corp+3
Commando Cotton Bikini
02Excellent
8/12

Commando

Cotton Bikini

$38($38)
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100% cotton with seamless raw-cut edges. Premium invisible underwear pioneer. Made for wearing under light-colored clothing.

seamlessinvisible+3
Skims Cotton Jersey Boyshort
03Good
8/12

Skims

Cotton Jersey Boyshort

$22($22)
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9 true nude shades matching diverse skin tones. Cotton jersey comfort. Mainstream accessibility for inclusive sizing (XXS-4X).

cottoninclusive-shades+3

bras(12)

ThirdLove 24/7 Classic T-Shirt Bra
01Gold Standard
11/12

ThirdLove

24/7 Classic T-Shirt Bra

$68($68)
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Industry-unique half-cup sizes (A 1/2, B 1/2, etc.) for precision fit. 80+ sizes including 32A-44H. Fit Finder quiz technology.

everydayunderwire+3
Girlfriend Collective Paloma Racerback Bra
01Gold Standard
12/12

Girlfriend Collective

Paloma Racerback Bra

$48($42-48)
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Made from 11 recycled plastic bottles per bra. SA8000 certified factory. XXS-6XL size range. Best-selling sustainable sports bra.

sustainablerecycled-materials+3
Evelyn & Bobbie The Defy Bra
01Gold Standard
10/12

Evelyn & Bobbie

The Defy Bra

$68($68)
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Patented EB Core 3D 'sling' lifts and separates from below without underwire. 10 patents for innovative construction. Up to K cup equivalent.

wirelesspatented-technology+3
Organic Basics Core Triangle Bra
01Gold Standard
12/12

Organic Basics

Core Triangle Bra

$35($33-38)
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B Corp certified. GOTS-certified organic cotton. 1% for the Planet member. Carbon neutral since 2019. 80% of factories run on renewable energy.

sustainableorganic-cotton+4
Knix Catalyst Sports Bra
01Gold Standard
10/12

Knix

Catalyst Sports Bra

$85($85-130)
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99 sizes from 28A to 48H - most inclusive sports bra sizing. Bonded construction eliminates chafing. High-impact support without underwire.

sports-brahigh-impact+3
CUUP The Balconette
01Gold Standard
10/12

CUUP

The Balconette

$68($68)
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FlexiWire technology adapts to body movement. Unlined design for natural shape. Virtual fitting technology. Minimal aesthetic.

flexiwireunlined+3
KENT Organic Supima Scoop Soft Bra
01Gold Standard
11/12

KENT

Organic Supima Scoop Soft Bra

$48($48)
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100% organic Supima cotton. Completely compostable. Made in Los Angeles. Zero synthetic materials. Same sustainability as their underwear.

organiccompostable+3
Natori Pure Luxe Full Fit Contour
01Gold Standard
10/12

Natori

Pure Luxe Full Fit Contour

$72($72-88)
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Good Housekeeping Lab #1 rated for comfort and fit. Premium construction from heritage intimates brand. Excellent full-bust support.

lab-testedfull-bust+3
Negative Underwear Sieve Non-Wire Bra
01Gold Standard
8/12

Negative Underwear

Sieve Non-Wire Bra

$88($88)
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Belgian micromesh fabric. Minimalist luxury positioning. Female-founded NYC brand. European materials and construction.

minimalistluxury+3
Wacoal Visual Effects Minimizer
01Gold Standard
11/12

Wacoal

Visual Effects Minimizer

$68($68-72)
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Reduces bust appearance by 1 inch. Professional bra fitter recommended. Heritage brand with decades of expertise. Full figure specialist.

minimizerfull-bust+3
Harper Wilde The Base Bra
02Excellent
10/12

Harper Wilde

The Base Bra

$40($40-45)
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Made in USA. 200K+ bras recycled through their recycling program. Simple, comfortable everyday bras without luxury markup.

made-in-usarecycling-program+3
True & Co True Body Lift
02Excellent
8/12

True & Co

True Body Lift

$58($58)
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Elastic-free construction for comfort. Wire-free with genuine lift. Made from buttery-soft fabric. Wirecutter recommended.

elastic-freewire-free+3

socks(9)

Darn Tough Women's Hiker Micro Crew Cushion
01Gold Standard
12/12

Darn Tough

Women's Hiker Micro Crew Cushion

$25(Lifetime value)
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Unconditional lifetime warranty - no receipt needed, no conditions. Vermont-made quality control. Shrink-treated merino is not itchy.

lifetime-warrantymerino+3
Feetures Women's Elite Light Cushion No-Show Tab
01Gold Standard
11/12

Feetures

Women's Elite Light Cushion No-Show Tab

$18(Lifetime value)
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America's #1 running sock. Targeted Compression technology. Y-Heel prevents slipping. Anatomical left/right design. Lifetime guarantee.

lifetime-warrantyno-show+4
Darn Tough Women's Run No-Show Tab Ultra-Lightweight
01Gold Standard
12/12

Darn Tough

Women's Run No-Show Tab Ultra-Lightweight

$20($18-22)
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Same unconditional lifetime warranty as hiking socks. Vermont-made. Ultra-lightweight for running. Seamless toe construction.

lifetime-warrantyrunning+3
Smartwool Women's Hike Light Cushion Crew
01Gold Standard
12/12

Smartwool

Women's Hike Light Cushion Crew

$24($22-25)
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5 cushion levels for different activities. Temperature regulating merino. Virtually Seamless toe. Most breathable hiking sock.

merinohiking+3
Balega Blister Resist Quarter
01Gold Standard
10/12

Balega

Blister Resist Quarter

$20($19-21)
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Drynamix moisture management technology. OGL review: 'knocked our socks off'. Designed specifically to prevent blisters for runners.

blister-preventionrunning+3
Sockwell Circulator Compression Socks
01Gold Standard
11/12

Sockwell

Circulator Compression Socks

$34($32-35)
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Merino + bamboo blend. Made in USA. Medical-grade 15-20mmHg compression. Stylish patterns unlike clinical compression socks.

compressionmerino+4
Farm to Feet Asheville 3/4 Crew
01Gold Standard
11/12

Farm to Feet

Asheville 3/4 Crew

$24($23-24)
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100% American supply chain - wool sourced, spun, and manufactured in USA. Premium merino quality. Strong hiking performance.

100-percent-americanmerino+3
Bombas Women's Lightweight No-Show Socks
02Excellent
10/12

Bombas

Women's Lightweight No-Show Socks

$15($14-16)
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Named 'Best Overall' no-show by multiple publications. Silicone heel grippers prevent slipping. Seamless toe. Contoured to foot shape.

no-showcotton+3
Comrad Nylon Knee-High Compression Socks
02Excellent
9/12

Comrad

Nylon Knee-High Compression Socks

$34($30-38)
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SmartSilver antimicrobial technology. Healthcare trusted brand. True graduated compression 15-20mmHg. Modern styling.

compressionantimicrobial+3

basics(11)

Everlane Box-Cut Tee
01Gold Standard
12/12

Everlane

Box-Cut Tee

$38($23 in 3-pack)
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10+ years on market with 1M+ sold. OCS (Organic Content Standard) certified since 2022. Relaxed fit without being oversized.

organicsustainable+3
Kotn Essential Crew
01Gold Standard
12/12

Kotn

Essential Crew

$28($28 USD)
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100% long-staple Egyptian cotton. B Corporation certified. Fully vertical supply chain in Egypt (Nile Delta). OEKO-TEX certified non-toxic dyes.

egyptian-cottonb-corp+3
Girlfriend Collective Recycled Cotton Classic Tee
01Gold Standard
12/12

Girlfriend Collective

Recycled Cotton Classic Tee

$30($30)
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50% Texloop RCOT recycled cotton, 50% organic cotton. OEKO-TEX certified. 100% biodegradable materials. Size-inclusive XXS-6XL.

recycledorganic+4
Eileen Fisher Organic Pima Cotton Tee
01Gold Standard
11/12

Eileen Fisher

Organic Pima Cotton Tee

$58($47-78)
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Organic Pima cotton (top 1% cotton quality). Take-back recycling program. B-Corp certified. Investment piece meant to last years.

organicpima-cotton+3
Fair Indigo Organic Pima Cotton Tank
01Gold Standard
11/12

Fair Indigo

Organic Pima Cotton Tank

$45($40-50)
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GOTS certified organic Pima. Made in worker-owned cooperatives in Peru. Direct trade relationships with farmers.

organicpima-cotton+4
Organic Basics TENCEL Lite Tee
01Gold Standard
12/12

Organic Basics

TENCEL Lite Tee

$26($22-30)
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TENCEL Lyocell is biodegradable and softer than silk. B-Corp certified. Carbon neutral. Scandinavian minimalist design.

tencelb-corp+3
Reformation Organic Vintage Relaxed Tee
01Gold Standard
10/12

Reformation

Organic Vintage Relaxed Tee

$42($38-48)
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LA-made. RefScale tracks CO2, water, and waste savings per garment. Organic cotton. Fashion-forward sustainable brand.

organicla-made+3
ABLE Zoe Drapey Boyfriend Tee
01Gold Standard
9/12

ABLE

Zoe Drapey Boyfriend Tee

$45($35-54)
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Wage transparency - publishes lowest wages at each factory. Women empowerment mission. Nashville-based social enterprise.

wage-transparencywomen-empowerment+3
For Days The Easy Tee
01Gold Standard
11/12

For Days

The Easy Tee

$28($28)
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Closed-loop recycling system - return worn items for store credit. LA-made. Take Back Bag program diverts clothing from landfills.

circular-fashionla-made+3
Tradlands Classic Tee
01Gold Standard
10/12

Tradlands

Classic Tee

$55($45-65)
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California-made. 95% of customers 'would buy again'. Heavyweight construction for longevity. Tailored for women's proportions.

california-madeheavyweight+3
Quince Organic Cotton Slub Tee
02Excellent
11/12

Quince

Organic Cotton Slub Tee

$22($20-25)
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OEKO-TEX certified organic cotton. Exceptional value for certified materials. Direct-to-consumer model eliminates markup.

organicvalue+3

activewear(11)

Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Legging
01Gold Standard
12/12

Girlfriend Collective

Compressive High-Rise Legging

$78($68-88)
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Made from 25 recycled plastic bottles per pair. B-Corp certified. SA8000 factory certification. Size-inclusive XXS-6XL.

recycledinclusive-sizing+4
Athleta Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
01Gold Standard
11/12

Athleta

Elation Ultra High Rise Legging

$99($89-109)
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Only major athletic brand with B-Corp certification (score 91.9). Fair Trade Certified factory options. 290M+ plastic bottles repurposed.

b-corpinclusive-sizing+4
Patagonia Pack Out Active Tights
01Gold Standard
12/12

Patagonia

Pack Out Active Tights

$99($99)
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90%+ products made in Fair Trade Certified factories. 85,000+ workers benefit. 100% PFAS-free from Spring 2025. Ironclad Guarantee for free repairs.

fair-traderecycled+5
Vuori Performance Jogger
01Gold Standard
12/12

Vuori

Performance Jogger

$84($84)
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DreamKnit fabric is softer than Lululemon Ready to Rulu joggers. Climate Neutral certified. Available in regular and long inseams.

recycledclimate-neutral+3
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Caught In The Midi High Waisted Legging
01Gold Standard
10/12

Beyond Yoga

Spacedye Caught In The Midi High Waisted Legging

$99($99)
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Buttery-soft Spacedye fabric. Size-inclusive XXS-3X. Best-rated for yoga. 4-way stretch with squat-proof opacity.

yogabuttery-soft+3
Sweaty Betty Power Workout Legging
01Gold Standard
10/12

Sweaty Betty

Power Workout Legging

$110($100-120)
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Sells one pair every 60 seconds globally. Multi-sport performance (run, gym, yoga). Bum-sculpting seam design. Sweat-wicking fabric.

multi-sportsweat-wicking+3
Outdoor Voices The Exercise Dress
01Gold Standard
9/12

Outdoor Voices

The Exercise Dress

$100($100)
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Category-defining product - created the exercise dress category. Built-in shorts. Light, breathable fabric. Versatile for activities and casual wear.

exercise-dressbuilt-in-shorts+3
Nimble Compresslite High Rise Legging
01Gold Standard
11/12

Nimble

Compresslite High Rise Legging

$68($60-75)
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80km supply chain (world's shortest for activewear). Biodegradable fabric. Australian brand with strong sustainability focus.

biodegradableshort-supply-chain+3
prAna Mindset Legging
01Gold Standard
12/12

prAna

Mindset Legging

$85($79-89)
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Hemp/organic cotton blend. B-Corp certified since 1992. Fair Trade partner. Pioneer in sustainable activewear.

hemporganic-cotton+3
Patagonia Live Simply Sports Bra
01Gold Standard
12/12

Patagonia

Live Simply Sports Bra

$49($49)
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Spandex-free construction for durability. Fair Trade Certified. Ironclad Guarantee for free repairs. Part of largest Fair Trade program in outdoor industry.

spandex-freefair-trade+3
Alo Yoga Airlift High-Waist Legging
02Excellent
8/12

Alo Yoga

Airlift High-Waist Legging

$128($128-138)
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Airlift fabric with moisture-wicking and anti-odor. Celebrity endorsed (worn by countless celebrities). LA-based premium brand.

airlift-fabriccelebrity-endorsed+3