Recycled Fleece Sweatshirt
The washed, muted recycled fleece sweatshirt is the core of Richer Poorer's California-casual loungewear, offered season after season in both men's and women's cuts.
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Richer Poorer
California basics label known for patterned socks, soft cotton tees and loungewear; owned by DTC swimwear brand Andie since May 2025.
San Juan CapistranoOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Richer Poorer
Socks came first, basics followed
The label launched in 2010 on patterned socks and expanded into cotton tees, fleece sweats, loungewear sets and underwear, which now anchor the range.
Washed fabrics instead of logos
Founders Iva Pawling and Tim Morse built the look on washed cottons and muted California palettes, so pieces read plain rather than branded.
Third owner since 2023
Mall retailer Francesca's bought it in 2023 and sold it to DTC swimwear brand Andie in May 2025; it still runs as its own label, cross-selling with Andie.
The pieces that define Richer Poorer
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Pima Tee
Soft Pima cotton tees — pocket, boxy crop and relaxed crop — are the everyday basic the brand builds its wardrobe around.
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Brief
Underwear was one of the label's founding categories, and the named briefs and cotton modal boxer briefs remain a staple.
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How Richer Poorer fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers find Richer Poorer basics fit true to size with a soft, slightly relaxed everyday feel.
Tip: Order your usual size; size up only if you want a looser, more relaxed drape.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | relaxed | Stick with your usual size; the fleece has a comfy, roomy feel. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | relaxed regular | Take your normal size for a classic fit; size up for a boxier look. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Vintage-washed eco-jersey tees and fleece, same soft hand
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DTC underwear-socks-tees core, but performance fabrics
What changes: Technical synthetics and higher price vs washed cotton
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Organic cotton basics and loungewear at similar prices
What changes: Fair Trade organic sourcing story over California styling
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Richer Poorer fit questions
Does Richer Poorer run big or small?
Richer Poorer fits true to size. Order your usual size; size up only if you want a looser, more relaxed drape. Most shoppers find Richer Poorer basics fit true to size with a soft, slightly relaxed everyday feel.
How does Richer Poorer fit?
Most shoppers find Richer Poorer basics fit true to size with a soft, slightly relaxed everyday feel. Overall shape: relaxed casual.
How do Richer Poorer hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Richer Poorer hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Stick with your usual size; the fleece has a comfy, roomy feel. Shape: relaxed.
How do Richer Poorer t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Richer Poorer t-shirts & graphic tees fits true to size. Take your normal size for a classic fit; size up for a boxier look. Shape: relaxed regular.
Brand facts
Richer Poorer makes everyday basics: soft cotton tees, fleece sweatshirts and sweatpants, loungewear sets, underwear and the patterned socks that launched the label in 2010. Founders Iva Pawling and Tim Morse built it on washed fabrics and muted, California-casual palettes rather than logos. DTC swimwear brand Andie, founded by Melanie Travis, acquired Richer Poorer in May 2025 from mall retailer Francesca's, which had bought it in 2023. It operates as a standalone label, with both brands cross-selling on each other's sites.
- Founded
- 2010
- Origin
- San Juan Capistrano, United States
- Made in
- United States, Asia
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- T-shirts $40–$46 · Socks underwear $23–$28
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Athleisure / Sportswear