Equipment Clothing Review

About Equipment

Any chic, modern fashionista is going to be familiar with the clothing brand Equipment. Specializing in modern and classic women’s clothing in androgynous silhouettes, this brand is reliable, simple, and easily styled.

Whether your style is feminine, masculine, or somewhere in between, this clothing brand is bound to have a classic-looking staple piece to catch your eye. So, it’s no wonder it has a dedicated and enthusiastic fanbase, even boasting over 207k followers on Instagram.

Equipment’s collection has been incredibly popular over the last few decades, but is it worth adding a few pieces to your wardrobe?

This Equipment clothing review will help you make that decision. In the following sections, we’ll take an in-depth look at the brand’s collection, customer ratings, promotions, and more. By the end, you’ll be able to make the most informed purchasing decisions possible.

Overview of Equipment

Founded in 1976 in Paris, France, Equipment “fuses unparalleled French sophistication with an air of effortlessly chic style,” according to its site. Inspired by timeless European aesthetics, this brand tries to blend old and new styles into something both timeless and innovative.

Initially launched by Christian Restoin, the company has swapped hands a few times over the years, but, most importantly, it was re-launched by Serge Azira in 2010. Since then, Equipment has been spotted on several celebrities, including Anne Hathaway, Diane Kruger, and Kate Bosworth.

Though the company initially launched in France, it is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Equipment maintains its dedication to classic European beauty, still creating stunning, androgynous clothing pieces.

Today, you can find Equipment in over 600 retail locations, including Nordstrom and Holt Renfrew, in over 60 countries around the world.

Before jumping into this Equipment clothing review, several pros and cons of the company must be considered, including:

Pros

• Wide range of wardrobe staples, including Equipment pajamas, camis, blouses, blazers, and more
• Uses high-quality fabrics, like 100% silk and cashmere
• Financing options through Afterpay
• 30-day return policy
• Free shipping and returns on US orders
• Offers international shipping

Cons

• No customer testimonials on the brand’s site
• Luxury fabrics result in high price tags

If you spend any time reading fashion blogs or watching minimalist YouTube videos, you know how popular capsule wardrobes have become. Whether you’re actually looking to cut your wardrobe down to just 20 items, or you’re simply hoping to add some versatile, timeless pieces to it, the Equipment essential clothing collection is a good place to start.

The brand offers classic pieces, like blouses, camis, and trousers, in flattering cuts and luxury materials. But, it tends to upgrade these classics with fun patterns and innovative detailing. In the next section of this Equipment clothing review, we’ll introduce you to the pieces that customers are loving the most.

Equipment Clothing Review

Up next, this Equipment clothing review will take you through some of the brand’s most iconic pieces. From classic silk blouses in whimsical patterns to work dresses in wild prints, your new go-to wardrobe staples might be waiting in this lineup.

Though these are investment pieces, ranging in price from about $100 to $800, the brand offers financing options to make the payment process easier. If you want to pay in four interest-free installments, you can do so with Afterpay.

Equipment Long Sleeve Adalyn Silk Shirt Review

Effortlessly chic and flowy, the Equipment Long Sleeve Adalyn Silk Shirt features a collar and deep v-cut. It has a relaxed fit, meaning it will give the wearer an elevated casual appearance.

This top is made from 100% silk, a brand staple alongside other popular fabrics like its Equipment cashmere line. Like other pure silks in its collection, this top must be delicately hand washed with mild detergent. The piece should then be left to line dry, and never put in the drier.

Available in a classic bright white color, wear the Long Sleeve Adalyn Silk Shirt with a high-waisted skirt to the office, or dress it down with a pair of skinny jeans.

This Equipment shirt normally retails for $230 but is currently on sale for $127.

When autumn hits, simply toss on one of the Equipment sweaters to complete the look.

Equipment Signature Silk Shirt Review

Inspired by menswear from the 1970s, the Signature Silk Shirt provides a modern twist on an essential classic.

Oversized with two large front pockets, this shirt is versatile and can be styled in many ways, be that with a classic pencil skirt or tucked into a stylish pair of trousers. You can even wear this garment untucked with a pair of form-fitting jeans for a more casual look.

This Equipment silk top is available in two colors, bright white and true black. Get it for $230.

If you want something with a more tailored fit, check out the Equipment Slim Signature blouses.

Equipment Slim Signature Silk Shirt Review

For anyone looking for a classic piece with a hint of fun, the Equipment Slim Signature Silk Shirt is for you. This piece is inspired by an archived design from the brand but was brought back in a more modern, slimmer cut.

This shirt is made from 100% silk. It features a classic collar and button-up style, with two pockets.

For a fun twist, each color option is speckled with a starry print. Customers can choose from black, blue, white, and green. But, this Equipment clothing review is gravitating towards the black with white stars option, which has received the most hype.

No matter which option you choose, this Equipment star shirt retails for $280.

Equipment Layla Silk Cami Review

Described as “simple enough to go with everything you own but still delicate enough to flatter in all the right ways,” the Equipment Layla Silk Cami is a true wardrobe staple. Tuck it into a pair of mom jeans for a weekend ‘fit or wear it under a blazer for something more work-appropriate.

Made of 100% silk, this cami features thin adjustable straps for a personalized fit. It has a moderate v-cut and is 30” in length.

Customers can choose between three classic hues: white, cream, and black. Get this Equipment silk shirt, a true investment piece, for $98.

Equipment Aubrey Silk Dress Review

The Equipment Aubrey Silk Dress is easily one of the boldest pieces in the company’s collection, if not solely for the leopard pattern of this Equipment dress. It hits just above the knee to show just a peek of your legs.

Made from 100% silk, the simple shift dress silhouette is effortless and flowy because of its relaxed fit and elbow-length sleeves. This Equipment clothing review also wants to point out that this dress has front hip pockets (because who doesn’t want a dress with pockets!).

This leopard-print Equipment dress retails for a regular $295.

Who Is Equipment For?

Equipment makes women’s clothing, though that is not to say that the garments cannot be worn by anyone regardless of gender. Since the company is focused on flowy, loose-fitting, androgynous silhouettes, any number of the brand’s pieces can be worn by whoever pleases.

Equipment is also not designed for one particular age range. The balance of classic and contemporary within the brand’s designs make its garments accessible to anyone regardless of age. But, the company does not have a plus-size range, and only certain styles include up to XXL.

The company also does not design with one specific ethnic background, ability level, or identity in mind. In short, Equipment is a fairly inclusive luxury brand that can be worn by anyone.

Comparison: Equipment vs. Eloquii

Equipment is already a fairly large name in the luxury clothing market, but you may be wondering how well it compares to other competitors on the scene, like Eloquii. There are several differences between these two brands, namely cost, material, and size range.

The competitor is a plus-size fashion brand, but our featured brand caters to petite and mid-size consumers. While most Equipment sizes range from XS-XL (and occasionally XXL), Eloquii carries most garments in sizes 14/16, 18/20, 22/24, and 26/28.

Eloquii is also much more affordable. While an Equipment piece is likely to cost you at least $100, garments from Eloquii range from $30-$150.

The main reason for this price difference is likely due to the materials each brand uses. Equipment uses only luxury, high-end fabrics, such as 100% silk and cashmere. Meanwhile, Eloquii utilizes more affordable fabrics, like cotton, polyester, and viscose.

For all the aforementioned reasons, it is difficult to compare the two brands. This Equipment clothing review does not believe one brand is superior to the other because they both cater to vastly different audiences and markets.

Equipment Reviews: What Do Customers Think?

Though the brand’s products look promising, this Equipment clothing review wanted to see what real customers are saying. So, we sourced testimonials from across the web, including from Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Amazon, and Revolve, as the company does not include customer reviews on its website.

Here’s a snapshot of how some of Equipment’s most popular pieces are rated across the internet:

• Equipment Long Sleeve Adalyn Silk Shirt: 4.7/5 stars from 20 reviews at Revolve
• Equipment Signature Silk Shirt: 4.3/5 stars from 69 reviews at Nordstrom
• Equipment Slim Signature Silk Shirt: 4.5/5 stars from 52 reviews at Bloomingdale’s
• Equipment Layla Silk Cami: 4.8/5 stars from 12 reviews at Bloomingdale’s
• Equipment Aubrey Silk Dress: 4/5 stars from 4 reviews on Amazon

As you can see, online Equipment clothing reviews are quite sparse. We chose to dive deeper into the Slim Signature Silk Shirt’s comment section at Bloomingdale’s, given that it is one of the most discussed pieces.

Customers report that it is made of “ridiculously soft and luxurious” fabric and that the pockets are in the perfect spot to flatter your chest. Multiple women also appreciate the color and pattern options.

Meanwhile, another shopper loves the versatile nature of this blouse:

“it is the perfect fall wardrobe staple. Button it all the way up and wear it with jeans and some booties, or unbutton it and wear it tucked in with skinny jeans or riding pants… this blouse literally fits the bill for virtually every occasion…. No matter where or how I wear this blouse, someone always comments on my outfit.”

Next, we chose to look at comments on the Layla Silk Cami on Revolve. Shoppers love the high-quality, 100% silk material and the flowy, but not baggy, fit. In fact, multiple commenters report that they initially only bought one color, but loved it so much that they went back and got more.

Though the previous product we looked at didn’t work for women with larger chests, it seems that the Layla Silk Cami does, thanks to the adjustable straps! Take this customer’s experience:

“I bought this is the black with white stars and went back the very next day to get the white one with the black stars. It’s a great cut and flattering for busty girls with small shoulders. Love it!”

Though the company has been around a long time, it seems as though most shoppers head to their local department store to purchase its collection, which likely results in the lack of testimonials. Plus, it does not offer an outlet for comments on its own site.

From the Equipment clothing reviews we did find, shoppers seem to consider these pieces as investment pieces that are timeless and last in their wardrobes. Plus, we found multiple reports citing the compliments people receive when wearing this collection—which is always a perk!

Is Equipment Worth It?

For anyone seeking out luxury, high-quality basics, Equipment is a brand that is definitely worth it. Any piece from the brand is guaranteed to be made from luxurious materials and is sure to last in your wardrobe season after season.

In other words, this is a brand you’ll shop for when you want to add versatile and timeless clothing to your wardrobe, not ultra-hot trendy pieces. We found multiple Equipment clothing reviews that complemented this feature of the collection, noting that its pieces are investment pieces that can be worn forever.

Since the garments from this company are relatively simple, they can be worn in a diverse number of ways. But, given that they are investment pieces and made from high-quality fabrics like 100% silk and cashmere, the prices are fairly high, starting at around $100.

Equipment Promotions & Discounts

Equipment occasionally offers promotions and discounts on its website—usually on its shirts and camis. Here’s what you can do to save on your order:

• Sign up for the brand’s e-newsletter for 15% off
• Head to its sale section to find discounted merchandise, such as an Equipment shirt sale
• Get 25% off any two items from its ICON collections

Where to Buy Equipment

Customers can head to Equipmentfr.com to shop for the brand’s collection. But, its products are available in several other locations, including Amazon, Nordstrom, The Hudson’s Bay, Revolve, Holt Renfrew, Simons, and Neiman Marcus.

FAQ

Where is Equipment made?

Equipment has not disclosed where its clothing is made, but we know that its silk and several other fabrics do come from China. Though Equipment is based in Los Angeles, its clothes are likely constructed and made abroad.

Does Equipment fit true to size? 

This Equipment clothing review discovered that the company’s clothing is true to size—and most customers agree. But, it is worth noting that women with larger chests may find that tops in the slim style, like the Equipment Slim Signature Silk Shirt, may gap between buttons. In this case, the buyer should size up one.

What is Equipment’s Shipping Policy?

Equipment ships its clothing worldwide. Fees and wait times for international orders are dependent on the country being delivered to, but a full explanation of the company’s international shipping policy can be found on its Customer Care page.

Within the US, Equipment provides free shipping on all domestic orders.

What is Equipment’s Return Policy?

Need to return your Equipment silk dress? Or any other product? Should you be dissatisfied with your purchase, the company’s customer service team will assist you in returning or exchanging your products within 30 days. If you ordered from the US, Equipment will accept your return or exchange free of charge.

Though the company also accepts international returns, customers from abroad are responsible for paying return shipping fees, which again, can vary from country to country.

To initiate a return, simply follow these steps:

1. Head to the Returns page on the brand’s website
2. Fill in your order number and zip code
3. A customer service agent will follow up with more details

How to Contact Equipment

If you have any questions after reading this Equipment clothing review, you can contact the company via:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 833-791-0200

The brand’s customer service is available Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 pm EST, not including holidays.

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