19 Brands Like Everlane to Satisfy Your Essential Style Needs

A layering-ready 100 percent linen dress for under $65? An expensive-looking washable silk tank midi dress for $80? These are among the bargains at this direct-to-consumer brand that prides itself on searching out ethical factories from some of the world's top luxury brands, then tasking them with producing classic separates for men and women. And I'm calling it—the linen Euro pajama set in terracotta, olive or black is the resort wear outfit you'll never want to take off.

Madewell's endlessly wearable T-shirts and jeans have been augmented recently by super-useful and on-trend accessory designs, like the raffia ballet flats made from summery fishnet. Along with a new pair of wide-leg jeans and a fresh button-front, we suggest a woven hobo bag, for a smidge of edge.

When a PureWow fashion editor big upped this brand, I did a double take. No longer the repository of just a basic henley tops and jeans, Abercrombie has become a destination for closet staples as well as breezy dresses that range from neutrals to sunny prints, such as this multicolored- basque waist midi dress, which we're enjoying for its casual-to-dinner date versatility.

Sexy but not overtly in-your-face dresses like the Briony and the Roma keep the cool girls coming back to Reformation for more, both for the brand's sustainable production practices and also for a limited-edition weekly drop that makes especially popular styles collectors items. Denim, knits and footwear (ooh la la, these danceable gold sandals!) are also noteworthy at this Los Angeles-based brand.

Women's design director Olympia Gayot is an Instagram star with her OOTD posts and insouciant flair for color combination. We're loving her summery Montauk pullover, seashell and lobster sundress and crocheted espadrilles to jazz up our wardrobe for the new season without breaking the bank.

The original "coastal grandmother" with its generously sized clothing in chunky knits and natural fabrics, the Eileen Fisher brand is the newest darling of the fashion world (that's been quietly thriving for decades). No lie—I was recently at a dinner party and the brand came up naturally in conversation at least three times. Boxy linen tops and machine-washable silk crepe de chine dresses are multi-generational favorites, and the breezy crepe pants are the brand's cult hit that come a swath of neutral colors.

Jenni Kayne's laid-back California lifestyle brand belies a big commitment to growth in the past few years, but her core values of capsule collection elegance and wardrobe streamlining remains. The brand's signature mule is a must, as are the most drool-worthy fisherman's sweaters (in cotton and cashmere) we've ever seen.

I love a brand with a Southern California vibe, and Outerknown is a legit reflection of my state's earthy-sporty style. Co-founded by surfing legend Kelly Slater and based in Los Angeles, this label's eco-bona fides are impeccable and the line's hero item, the organic cotton blanket shirt, is cuddly cool. (Even the buttons are made of sustainable coconut shells!)

I think of COS as the sustainable younger sister to parent company's fast fashion behemoth label H&M. The selection is especially strong in matched suiting and shorts sets, as well as for oversized button-fronts. Overall, the cool minimalist pieces that COS produces are everything you want in your weekender for a trip to the North Shore, if you're going under-the-radar comfy-casual.

Uniqlo is my must-visit for collabs with top creatives and art world notables, such as the collectible T-shirts that include pop culture icons like Mick Jagger and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Their current collaboration features Danish fashion designer Cecilie Bahnsen, who has collaborated with the brand to bring a slew of romantic, ruffled designs I'm adding to my shopping cart. (I'm acting fast, since these limited-edition pieces are guaranteed to sell out quickly.)

Affordable basics for men, women and children (including underwear and bath linens) are on offer at Pact. The brand formerly had an "airplane collection" that it billed perfect for travel. Though now discontinued, its selection of flowing organic linen separates, dresses and slouchy organic cotton sweaters are as appropriate in the school drop-off line as for a lunch date.

Founder Lyndie Benson based her clothing company on apparel suited to her casual luxe Malibu lifestyle (Cindy Crawford is a neighbor, hence the elastic-waist Cindy pant created for her). The separates are made in a tight palette of neutrals, and include a heather-gray swing top and a covetable boyfriend blazer. Pro tip: Don't even think of boarding your next flight without the brand's signature wrap, which comes in one-, two- and three-yard lengths and 20 colors.

This company of bright and happy classic clothes with updated style tweaks was founded by a team that's worked at J.Crew, the Gap and The Limited. So you know they understand consumer demand, like the irresistible work jacket giving a fun spin on the classic barn coat (the New York Times bemoaned how it sold out immediately upon launch) and the signature Taylor cotton cashmere cardigan, which is one of the brand's top sellers. And the line's touted no-stretch denim says, "I'm making a casual cool style statement" instead of "I just threw on a pair of jeans."

This Los Angeles-based brand knows denim, and has caught the attention of both PureWow's Editor-in-Chief, Jillian Quint, and Senior Director of Special Projects, Rachel Bowie. AYR's founders spent more than a decade in the city's premium jeans manufacturing industry before introducing this line. Comprising classic button-fronts, knitwear (the Bodega Run lounge set is a favorite of Bowie's) and petite-friendly jeans (Quint approves of the Secret Sauce straight-leg style) that are super soft and flattering, this emerging brand is the one PureWow editors reach for first in their closets.

Agolde is one of the brands that put Los Angeles on the premium denim map with its covetable fit and on-trend styling. The brand's committed to responsible manufacture and perfect essentials (both a perfect roomy button-front and fitted t-shirt). Freelance PureWow fashion editor Stephanie Meraz swears by these three pairs of jeans.

The New York Times summed up the James Perse brand as emblematic of its Los Angeles base, creating T-shirts, jersey dresses and pull-on pants "appropriate for a range of activities that might include napping, practicing yoga, attending an AA meeting or drinking green tea out of oversize porcelain cups on the patio while contemplating a misty horizon." Whatever we're headed for, it's going to be a smoother experience in a sheer slub crew neck tee which comes in 13 flatteringly dusty hues or a sleek silk tank dress.

The former creative director of Reformation opened her own label in 2015, bolstered by the popularity of a little bucket purse that became an "it bag" carried by fashion influencers. Today we're fangirling over the vibrant beaded Tommy bag and uber-romantic day dresses that are a touch softer than Ref's edgy, cool-LA girl vibe.

PureWow editor Marissa Wu lived in Paris for two years and has seen every possible "French girl" clothing brand you can think of. But when it comes to brands like Everlane, she says Balzac Paris nails it best.

"It's most similar in terms of price point, as well as design," she notes. "It's a tad more relaxed than brands like Sézane or Maje, and it also has sustainability certifications like B Corp and 'Société à Mission,' which is the French designation for companies that make environmental and social commitments."

Balzac's collection is laid-back, with just enough "je ne sais quoi" to give is a distinct French girl flair. On her next annual trip to Paris, Wu has her eye on the Mateo jeans, Source blouse and swinging Donata skirt in a bright, poppy hue.

Founded in 2006 with the mission to create the perfect men's-inspired T-shirt for women, LNA has evolved to include pieces worthy of the coolest L.A. woman—namely, a classic jersey dress that screams '90s minimalism, mesh separates and yes, draped cotton tops that elevate the humble T-shirt.