Have you heard of CIDER? It’s a clothing brand that’s started back in 2020 and has sparked a lot of attention with recent promotions by major fashion influencers on social media. With all of this hype, I had to try out a few pieces for myself to share with you! Keep reading to check out what I ordered and my honest Cider clothing review.
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What is Cider Clothing?
Cider is a young and trendy clothing brand that began in 2020. The majority of the company’s leadership are female and are stationed globally. With a broad range of global talent, the company aims to offer budget friendly, unique, and inclusive designs that will women across the globe will enjoy.
The company intertwines fashion and the internet via the #cidergang. Search that hashtag and you will instantly find out what Cider clothing is all about! This is also how Cider narrows down the trends to create for their customers.
What makes Cider unique is their “pick a mood” categories. Very Gen-Z, but is basically the clothing types you can shop on their site. Some of the moods include elegant, minimalist, cute, and free. Want to learn more about Cider, read more here!
Like I said before, Cider clothing is very young and therefore appeals to teenagers and young adults. If you prefer mature clothing, you’ll have to dig deep on Cider (like I did) to find something you like. Cider remind me a lot of Forever21, if that helps paint a picture for what you are getting into.
I spent $128 on CIDER clothing so you don’t have to
Before we get to the CIDER clothing review, let’s clear the air. This post is not in any way sponsored by Cider. I personally paid for all of the items shown in this post and am sharing my personal experience.
It seems like every other day there’s a new clothing brand flooding my feed on social media. With the cute and casual styles offered by Cider, I had to give them a try.
As an affordable fashion blogger, I wanted to share my unbiased opinion with you based on my personal experience before you go and spend your own money (or not) at this retailer.
In this review, I’ll share a little bit about the brand, how to shop the brand, what product reviews are like, shipping info, return policy as of this post, a review of the items I purchased, and more. I bought a four items for a total of $128, read on to find out if I would buy again from Cider!
What I tested from Cider
For this review I purchased everything from the Cider shop on Amazon. You can also shop more on shopcider.com.
- Knit Lounge Pants in Khaki, Size Medium
- Straight Leg Jeans in Denim, Size Medium
- Zip Up Cardigan in Gray, Size Medium
- Ribbed Knit Henley in Dark Navy, Size Medium
Cider Knit Lounge Pant Review
This style pant has been on my wishlist for a long time. These are cozy and versatile, making it a great staple for Fall and Winter. This pair from Cider did not disappoint. The wide leg style is on trend and is a fit I grab more often than leggings.
SIZING: I was torn between ordering a small or medium, but I went with a medium and am glad I did.
QUALITY: Initially, I was hesitant to purchase these at $40 because honestly, looking at the images online Cider gives off a cheap vibe but I gave these a try and was pleasantly surprised with what I got! I have worn and washed these pants several times (hanging to dry) and they have held up well.
FIT: These Cider pants have a nice elastic waist and have a good length to them. I am just shy of 5’6″ and these barely skim the floor without any shoes on, which I find to be a good length for me. The fabric is a very soft, sweater like knit. I have washed these in the machine and laid flat to dry and found they are even softer after washing.
Below is a close up of the fabric texture:
Overall, these knit pants from Cider are a win and I would give them a 9/10. If they were lined I would probably give them a 10! I included them in my year round capsule wardrobe, so go check it out if you need outfit inspo for these pants!
Cider Straight Leg Jeans Review
Social media got me on these jeans. I am obsessed with jeans and after seeing several fashion influencers wearing Cider denim, I had to try out a pair for myself. These influencers made the jeans look so good!
Cider has several different denim styles to choose from, I went with the straight leg (which appears to be more of a wide leg) in a pretty medium blue wash.
SIZING: This was a tricky one for me because the size options are small, medium, large, etc, instead of numeric sizing. Again, I was torn between the small and medium when referencing the size chart, I ended up ordering a medium. I normally wear a size 4 in jeans and medium in leggings. I would say these jeans are true to size.
QUALITY: The price of these jeans when I purchased them were $43.99 and I would say the quality did not match the pricetag. The jeans were thin and very stretchy. This might be ok for some people, but it just wasn’t what I expected. As far as construction, these Cider jeans featured a function zipper and single button closure plus front and rear pockets.
FIT: I would describe these jeans as wide or baggy instead of straight leg. The waist fit nicely, however everything else was off. The crotch area was not flattering and is something I couldn’t get over. It looked as though the zipper was too short for the rise of these jeans, there was also excess material in the hip section, lending to a bunched up look in the front.
The length on these were also a miss for me. I am just shy of 5’6″ and these hit at my ankles, which was not the look I was going for.
Pocket placement on the back was also a huge no for me, simply not flattering.
For rating I give these a 2/10. I have seen these jeans work on other fashion influencer, but they were a miss for me unfortunately and I returned them without hesitation. Keep in mind, they may work for you, but they didn’t work for body type.
Cider Zip Up Cardigan Review
A good quality cardigan that pairs nicely with high rise jeans has been on my list of items to add to my closet. This cozy cardigan was an instant add to cart as I was shopping around for Cider pieces to try. I loved the dark gray color and zipper closure! I ordered a medium.
SIZING: I ordered my true size medium and am very pleased with it!
QUALITY: This Cider cardigan is really nice and warm. The fabric is thick and soft, however when I initially tried this on it was slightly itchy but after washing it feels nice against my skin.
FIT: The fit came out to be as I expected. Arm length can be an issue for me but I love the length on this cardigan. It also hit right above my hips, which is what I wanted in order to wear with high rise bottoms.
Here is a close up image of the cardigan’s texture:
Overall, I give this cardigan a 9/10. If it were a bit softer I would give it a 10/10. It was another item I decided to include in my year round capsule! Love it!
Cider Long Sleeve Henley Review
Recently, I have been reaching more and more for basic tops that I can wear alone or as a base layer. Also, Navy Blue is a color I want to be intentional about adding to my wardrobe when needed. Therefore, this henley top was something I really wanted to try out!
SIZING: This top runs TTS and I love how it fits. I ordered my true size medium.
QUALITY: Only time will tell how this top will hold up. I do love the micro rib texture and the feel of the fabric, however it is thin. I have worn it a few times and it still looks great. The navy blue color appears as expected.
FIT: This shirt is in between a crop top and full length top. It hits right at my hips and can easily be tucked into high rise bottoms without being bulky, which I appreciate! The sleeve length is perfect and the top hugs my body without being constricting.
Overall, I would rate this an 8/10. It’ll be something I revisit often.
Pros of Cider Clothing
- Wide selection of trendy and timeless items
- Size chart is accurate
- Available on Amazon & Amazon reviews are helpful!
Cons of Cider Clothing
- Inconsistent quality
- Slightly overpriced in my opinion
- Denim was a miss (I will have to try another style/fit and report back)
CIDER CLOTHING FAQ
- What is Product sizing like at Cider? From my experience with this order, I found the products I purchased to run true to size.
- What are the product reviews like? I shopped on Amazon and relied heavily on the reviews before purchasing. Several customers provided images with their reviews, which I find super helpful.
- What is the return policy for Cider clothing? If purchasing directly from Cider’s website, you can find their return & exchange policy here. If shopping via Amazon, you will receive return and exchange details with your purchase.
- Is Cider clothing worth the hype? In my opinion, Cider isn’t worth the hype across the board. While I did find a few pieces I really like. I don’t see it as a retailer I will shop regularly. This is my own personal opinion, it might be a retailer you end up loving!
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