Better Than Basic

Better Than Basic

You’ve got your basic clothing... the soft, casual cottons you like to live in on Saturdays. And then you’ve got Better Than Basic apparel - comfortable to a fault, but also created with enough sizzle and style for business casual wear. Montreal-based Better Than Basic apparel has been in business for about 25 years, fashioning easy-wear, easy-care clothing out of fabrics that are famous for comfort - namely soft cottons and silky TENCEL®. So when the occasion calls for comfort... and clothing that’s just a bit Better Than Basic, you know where to shop.

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Better Than Basic Cotton Twill Pants (For Women)
 
nice fabric, weird fit
By Jo the JoggerVerified Reviewer from Seattle, WA on 03/31/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Great Color, High Quality
Cons:
Poor Fit, Sits Too High Above Waist
Best Uses:
Casual Wear
Describe Yourself:
Classic Dresser
Length:
Feels true to length
Waist:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
These pants are a great weight, a great color, and are well made. However, the cut is very weird - They are long in the rise, and big through the hips. They just don't fit me.
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Better Than Basic Stretch Denim Pants with Back Elastic (For Women)
 
Very comfy
By GeetaVerified Reviewer from Westcliffe, CO on 01/24/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Washes Well
Best Uses:
Casual Wear, Outdoor chores
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Length:
Feels true to length
Waist:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
These pants are really practical and comfortable for around the house and barn.
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Better Than Basic TENCEL® Pants (For Women)
 
nice fabric, shrink a bit in wash
By teacher from Madison, WI on 11/07/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Flattering
Best Uses:
Casual Wear
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Length:
Feels true to length
Waist:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Nice slacks
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Better Than Basic TENCEL® Pants (For Women)
 
not so good
By Snacktime from atlanta, ga on 10/10/2008
Pros:
Comfortable
Cons:
Fabric pills, Low Quality, Wrinkles Easily
Best Uses:
Gardening, House chores
Describe Yourself:
Classic Dresser
Length:
Feels too long
Waist:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
The listing says to ignore the cotton label, but these sure don't feel like Tencel! They feel like low-quality cotton. Also, VERY full cut. Since the fabric does not drape especially well, they balloon at the hips front & back. Good for painting the house or gardening, but not for leaving the house!
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Better Than Basic Chambray Blouse - Short Sleeve (For Women)
 
Cute, cute, cute!
By TxMadHatterVerified Reviewer from Decatur, TX on 07/30/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Good Color, High Quality
Best Uses:
Casual Wear, Going Out, Office, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Comfort-oriented, High-end shopper, Practical, Stylish
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Goes great with jeans or skirt. Easy care.
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Better Than Basic Stretch Denim Pants with Back Elastic (For Women)
 
great buy
By skater from Rochester NY on 07/29/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Flattering
Cons:
Length too long
Best Uses:
Leisure Wear
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual
Length:
Feels too long
Waist:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Pants TOO Long!! I'm short, wish more things came in a shorter inseam!! Otherwise, great pair of everyday pants for the price.
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Better Than Basic TENCEL® Pants (For Women)
 
Great pants
By loppypatchy from northern Maine on 07/11/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Flattering, High Quality, Stylish, Washes Well
Best Uses:
Casual Work Days, Comfort-Oriented, On The Weekend, To Work
Describe Yourself:
All about comfort
Length:
Feels true to length
Waist:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I love these pants. They flatter my middle age figure. They are so comfortable. They wash and dry beautifully. I wish they had more colors because I would buy them.
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Better Than Basic TENCEL® Blend Jacket (For Women)
 
Warm and comfortable
By Rosita from Canberra, Australia on 07/09/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Lightweight, Versatile, Warm
Best Uses:
Bad Weather, Daily Use, Going Out, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Classic, Trendy
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I bought the red jacket and just love it. Comfortable to wear and warm. Looks just as good over a dress as with jeans. The gorgeous red colour adds a bit of cheer to cold winter days.
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Better Than Basic Stretch Denim Pants with Back Elastic (For Women)
 
Super
By Elaine from San Francisco on 07/08/2008
Pros:
Comfortable
Best Uses:
Casual Work Days, Comfort-Oriented, On The Weekend
Describe Yourself:
Eclectic
Length:
Feels true to length
Waist:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
chose them most of the time!
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Better Than Basic Straight Skirt  (For Women)
 
Casual, modest staple
By Outdoor GalVerified Reviewer from Urbana, IL on 06/21/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Versatile
Cons:
Wrinkles Easily
Best Uses:
Comfort-Oriented, On The Weekend
Describe Yourself:
Athletic, Bargain Shopper, Casual
Fit:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels true to length
Waist:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
The skirt is a casual piece that is nice for weekends and hanging out. I bought the kakhi/beige color, which is a neutral, all-purpose color. It's a nice, modest length (ie, not too short) but it's not so long that it gets in the way of walking. I like that the skirt has 2 side pockets for small things like keys or a wallet. The skirt's construction is of a mid-weight cotton. It does wrinkle easily (if I've been sitting for a while, it will have wrinkles on the front when I get up) and is a little tight around the hips. The cut is a straight cut so, though figure flattering, that's not ammenible to climbing into a car.
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