Goodlife Clothing Review: Can They Lead to a Better You?

The t-shirt wars are on. With so many brands essentially revolutionizing the classic tee, it’s near-impossible to tell which brand is better than the next.

In this Goodlife Clothing review, we’re taking a look at several of the brand’s flagship t-shirts, plus some of their other clothes to see if Goodlife should be in your life.

What could possibly be so great about a premium t-shirt? 

That’s a question I had when I was young and inexperienced (i.e. a total noob).

But after several years of trying some of the best brands in the business, watching titans rise and fall (ok, not that epic), and discovering new brands that punch above their weight, I’ve learned that the right piece of clothing can set the tone for your entire day.

What could be more fundamental than the humble t-shirt? Nothing, I argue. 

That’s why I decided to pick up several t-shirts, plus a few other goodies, from the young brand, Goodlife Clothing.

I’ve been wearing their tees for several weeks now and I’m ready to share my thoughts. Keep reading if you want to see if Goodlife is right for you. 

What Is Goodlife Clothing?

I’ll start with what Goodlife Clothing isn’t. 

The other day, I saw an ad for a dress shirt brand that has a zipper in the front with a faux-button placket. “Do you ever get tired of buttoning your shirts?” the ad read. 

They just made up a problem that literally no guy has ever faced, and then tried to sell the solution. Bogus. 

Unlike so many direct-to-consumer brands, Goodlife doesn’t try to make up a problem and then shell out a half-baked solution. 

Goodlife is simple: they make premium clothes with the best fabrics available. They consider themselves an “aspirational” brand, meaning their focus is on how the clothes make you feel. 

How do you view yourself when you’re wearing Goodlife clothes? And more importantly, are you living a good life?

Things to Consider Before Buying Premium Clothes from Goodlife

Goodlife Clothing isn’t participating in the “race to the bottom” like many brands succumb to. Their goal is to make premium clothes that fit well, feel fantastic, and help you feel awesome when you’re wearing them. 

Now, Goodlife isn’t the only brand doing this—I think more and more guys are waking up to the idea that if they spend a bit extra on the right brands, they can find pieces with a more flattering fit that help boost their confidence. 

You can expect to pay a bit for that top-tier fabric and construction quality. Goodlife Clothing isn’t for bargain-hunters. And while I do feel it’s worth paying extra for clothes you love (not just from Goodlife, but in general), not everyone has the budget to spend $50+ on a t-shirt. 

Goodlife Clothing Review

Goodlife got their start with t-shirts, and that’s where I’ll spend the majority of this review. But tees aren’t all that Goodlife does, so I also picked up a few other pieces to see how the brand is faring outside t-shirt land. 

Goodlife T-Shirts

Boy, did I get a haul of Goodlife t-shirts. If you didn’t know, there are several different blends and dyes, though they all fit identically as far as I can tell. While you’ll be able to see the fit from the photos, I’ll also dive into the differences between these fabrics and why you’d choose one over the other.

• The shirts I got were:
• Tri-Blend Scallop Crew
• Supima Scallop Crew
• Sunfaded Slub Scallop Crew

First up: the Tri-Blend Scallop Crew. This is Goodlife’s most durable weave, and it’s made from a blend of polyester, rayon, and cotton. Because it’s mostly synthetic, it holds its color and shape really well, even through dozens of washes. 

It’s breathable, and Goodlife suggests you can use this t-shirt for a workout. That said, I’m not a huge fan of working out in blended fabric clothes because they tend to develop a righteous odor that doesn’t go away. I haven’t had that happen with this Goodlife shirt, but I’ve had it with other brands and I don’t want to lose this tee. 

The “scallop” part of the name refers to the hem, which is curved. I really like this look, and prefer it to a classic hem (hence why all my shirts from Goodlife have the curved hem). 

The longer torso helps make me look taller and slimmer, both of which are good things. 

The Tri-Blend Crew makes for a fantastic everyday shirt because of its breathability and how often you can wash it without it losing shape or color.

My Thoughts Overall On Goodlife Clothing

• These are some of my favorite t-shirts. Each fabric blend is unique, but the fits are all the same and super flattering.

• The Essential Twill Pant is really cool. I like that it has some elements of a classy chino, but is more “dressed-down” and relaxed looking. They complement the t-shirts well in that they’re casual, but still upscale looking.

• The fabrics used by Goodlife are all exceptional. 

• I like that Goodlife is taking practical and direct measures for sustainability by creating the Goodlife Loop program, where they recycle old shirts into insulation for homes.