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Minimalist Clothing Brands

Like keeping your closet small? These sustainable clothing brands are exactly what you've been missing from your minimalist wardrobe! Their timeless, versatile, minimalistic design will keep your closet to a minimum while feeling like you have a lot to work with.

What is Minimalist Fashion?

It’s about keeping your wardrobe simple! With a small, simple wardrobe, you waste less time picking outfits, and with that time, you can go on to enjoy the other things in your life. I always find less is more, and investing in quality pieces is essential for a conscious closet.

You can learn how to build a capsule wardrobe to make your life even easier.

How are These Minimalist Brands also sustainable?

You can feel confident knowing your purchase from one of these brands is paying the maker a fair wage, and the planet is considered throughout the entire process. They all use eco-friendly fabrics like Organic Cotton and Linen, and many create designs you can wear multiple ways because versatility is key for minimalism. Also, some are more affordable than others, but they would all make a lovely addition to a small closet!

Our Top Picks for Sustainable, Minimalist Clothing Brands:

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1. Malaika New York

Made in | Izmir, Turkey

Fabrics | GOTS Organic Cotton, Linen, Deadstock, Upcycled Bike Tubes, Recycled PET

Price | $95-$299

Malaika New York’s unique zero waste designs embrace the female body, focusing on comfort, versatility, and timelessness. Their simple yet powerful designs can be styled in a variety of different ways. Malaika is a great choice if you feel like trends are wasteful and are building a high-quality capsule collection.

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2. Slo Collective

Made in | Turkey

Fabrics | Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Hemp, Repurposed Synthetics

Price | $30-190

A beautifully curated slow fashion online shop, Slo Collective was created to offer a diverse selection of stylish, timeless, and versatile pieces that are kind to our planet.

All the brands they feature adopt a sustainable, slow approach to fashion, and everything is made from natural, biodegradable, or upcycled fabrics.

Slo Collective is also a huge supporter of women's empowerment & female entrepreneurs; therefore, all the brands they carry are women-owned! To take it a step further, they plant a tree for every order and ship your order in 100% eco-friendly packaging. Not to mention, their aesthetic is very refreshing and airy. We love it! 

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3. Made Trade

Made In | USA and around the world
Fabrics | Organic cotton, Tencel, Linen, Modal, Wool, Hemp, Banana Fiber
Price | $34 - $439

This sustainable online shop is home to several wonderful brands - and they have things for men, too! We love how the website is so clean and inviting. Not only can you find great pieces for your closet, but you can also find a few staples to decorate your home. They ensure each product covers one {or more} of these values - Sustainable, Fair Trade, Heritage, USA Made & Vegan. Each value has a little symbol that is placed right next to the product, so you know exactly what category it falls under.

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4. Pact

Made In | India

Fabrics | Organic Cotton

Price | $20-95

Probably one of the most affordable organic brands, Pact has you covered on any basic piece you can think of. Everything washes well, & stays nice & soft. All Pact clothing is made from GOTS organic cotton, and everything is Fair Trade USA Factory Certified. So not only are you getting a product made with eco-friendly fibers, but it’s ethically produced, as well!

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5. ABLE

Made In | USA, Ethiopia, Mexico, Brazil, and India

Fabrics | Cotton, Linen, Lyocell

Price | $40-348

I have a few FashionABLE pieces and I love them! This beautiful brand believes in order to end poverty we must provide jobs for those lacking opportunity, particularly for women. “We invest in, train, and educate women so they can earn a living, break the cycle of poverty, and thrive.”

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6. Vincent James

Made In | USA

Fabrics | Alpaca, Wool, Organic Cotton, Tencel, Linen, Hemp, Silk

Price | $120-240

A new clothing brand to enter the sustainable fashion world, Vincent James is a minimalist’s dream.

All of their clothing is ethically made in the US with eco-friendly materials, and I love their v-neck tank that comes with a built-in bra.

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7. Mate the Label

Made In | USA

Fabrics | Organic Cotton, Linen & Tencel

Price | $46-188

Is your lifestyle more slow and relaxed?

Mate the Label is famous for their loungewear, but it looks so good, you can definitely leave the house in it.

From basic tees to jumpsuits, you will be absolutely cozy in anything they carry.

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8. Warp + Weft

Made In | Pakistan

Fabrics | Cotton, Tencel, Recycled Denim

Price | $88-108

If you are looking for a good pair of jeans, this is great place to check out! Their size inclusive denim is more affordable than most sustainable brands, and their quality is awesome. Plus, the makers have been making denim for several decades in a family-owned mill!

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9. Asket

Made In | Italy, Portugal

Fabrics | Merino Wool, Cotton

Price | $45-155

Their journey started with making the perfect t-shirt back in 2015, and now have expanded into button-downs, pants, jackets and undergarments. ASKET believes in full traceability from the very start to the end. They refer to this as ‘From Farm to Finish Line.” For each garment, you can look up its history. It’s pretty amazing how in depth they have gone & I’d love to see more of it!

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10. Wearwell

Fabrics | Organic, Deadstock, Upcycled, Recycled, Tencel, Linen, Apple Leather

Price | $10-$345

Wearwell is a curated marketplace + membership that helps people own their style, love their wardrobe, and feel great in what they're wearing. The wearwell membership is the insider's way to shop for sustainable clothes, accessories, home goods, and more. For $8-10 / month, you can get 10% off every order, free shipping and returns, access to stylists who can help you decide on what looks are best for you, and more perks.

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11. Pareto

Made In | USA

Fabrics | Organic Cotton

Price | $48-198

Pareto was founded in 2020 by Jessica Landzberg and Olivia Putterman who spent time endlessly agonizing over what to wear in their closets. After a decade of frustration and dozens of conversations with other women, Pareto was born. Since its inception, Pareto has made it their mission to make getting dressed the easiest part of the day by offering quality, sustainable wardrobe essentials to fit any person’s style.

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12. Encircled

Made In | Canada

Fabrics | Modal, Tencel, Hemp, Organic Cotton, Linen, Bamboo

Price | $35-328

The functionality & minimalistic design of Encircled garments make this brand one of the best for minimalist closets. Most of their garments can be worn more than one way. Not only are their clothes comfortable to wear, they are great for packing. You don't have to worry about wrinkling, & they don't take up too much space!

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13. Colorful Standard

Made In | Portugal

Fabrics | Organic Cotton, Recycled Wool

Price | $34-108

If you are looking for a sustainable alternative to American Apparel, this will be your stop! Each one of their basic pieces comes in a multitude of colors, so there is no doubt you will find the color you’re looking for! In addition, colorful Standard uses organic cotton to make their entire collection and produces it ethically in Portugal. Their dyes are also Oeko-Tex® certified dyed, and PETA approved, and they create for both & women! 

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14. eleven44

Made In | Bali

Fabrics | OrgCotton, Bamboo, Linen

Price | $46-298

We love eleven44 for their stylish and comfortable daily basics. They only use eco-friendly fibers like organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, and linen. They also manufacture transparently with the cottage industry in Bali, which supports local family businesses. This is an ethical, slow fashion brand with timeless pieces that will live in a minimal capsule wardrobe for many years.

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Comfortable and Sustainable FLATS, LOAFERS & MULES For 2023

For as long as I can remember, I have always had a good pair of high-quality flats in my shoe collection. These are always very easy to wear with most outfits, whether we want to look more put together or casual. 

Ballet flats, loafers and mules are also effortless to slip on and off, making them the perfect shoes for our daily activities. 

However, it is nowadays difficult to find quality flats that are made to last. Those sold by fast fashion brands often wear down after a couple of months and quickly become yet another wasted pair of shoes that will sit in a landfill. Plus, they are usually produced under unethical conditions and made with unsustainable materials. 

Fortunately, some brands are making things differently. These are brands that care about their workers and how their products impact the environment. 

I have selected 12 of the most eco-friendly, sustainable flats, loafers and mules, so you can finally get your hands, or should I say your feet, on some high-quality shoes that do not harm the planet.  

WHAT MAKES FLATS, LOAFERS AND MULES SUSTAINABLE?

One of the most important factors to take into account when shopping for flats, loafers, or mules is that they should be durable and built to last for many years. 

Of course, make sure to pick shoes that you love, that fit you, and that are comfortable so that you will actually want to wear them. 

The brand should also be transparent about where and how the shoes are produced, and make them using sustainable materials. Workers in the supply chain should be paid a fair, living wage and work in a safe environment. 

WHAT ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS SHOULD YOU SEARCH FOR?

Sustainable flats, loafers and mules are usually made from natural or recycled materials, such as recycled plastic or plant-based fibers. Some brands also use apple leather produced from discarded apple peels, which is a great vegan alternative to leather. 

If used for many years, vegetable-tanned leather sourced from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group can also be a more eco-friendly material compared to many others. Leather is extremely durable and can last for decades if taken care of properly. 

The soles can be made from recycled rubber, recycled plastic, and even from cork, algae, sugarcane, or other plant-based materials. 

OUR TOP PICKS FOR HIGH-QUALITY, SUSTAINABLE FLATS, LOAFERS & MULES

1. Monica Mule

Brand: Able

Materials: Leather

Price: $128

A beautiful luxe mule, these classic shoes feature a pointed toe, gold-chain, and ultimate comfort. They will be sure to dress up any casual outfit!

ABLE believes in ending poverty; we must provide jobs for those lacking opportunity, particularly women. They also work with leather partners who have taken steps to minimize material waste and use a 100% recycled, closed-loop water system. 

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2. Emma d’Orsay Oxfords

Brand: Nisolo

Materials: Leather, Rubber

Price: $170

These Emma oxfords crafted by Nisolo are d’Orsay shoes that will make you look incredibly refined, chic, and put together.

Their timeless and versatile design is made to elevate any outfit! 

Sold in four neutral colors, these are classic, convenient shoes to have as a fashion staple. They are easy to slip on, built to last, and can be worn all year round. 

Nisolo’s oxfords feature waterproof leather uppers with an internal elastic stretch, stacked leather heels, slip-free rubber heel caps, and vegetable-tanned leather soles. They also have cushioned insoles with added shock absorption, as well as breathable leather-lined interiors. 

All the leather used to make the Emma d’Orsay shoes comes from a tannery that is certified by the Leather Working Group. 

Thanks to its numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint, Nisolo has become a top-rated Certified B Corporation and is climate-neutral certified. It also received the highest score in Remake’s 2021 Accountability Report. 

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3. The Lug Mule

Brand: Poppy Barley

Materials: LWG Leather

Price: $243

A chunky-soled mule is everything this fall and winter season.

We LOVE the beautiful cinnamon color (also in taupe, black & pearl).

These mules can be styled with many different outfits and look cute with socks!

Poppy Barley is a Canadian brand and B-Corporation founded by two sisters in Edmonton, AB. Their company is committed to rethinking every step to create sustainably made, fairly-priced products designed to be worn on repeat.

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4. Tree Breezers

Brand: Allbirds

Materials: Eucalyptus Tree Fiber, Sugarcane, Castor Bean Oil, Merino Wool

Price: $100

Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds created a lightweight, breathable pair of ballet flats made with natural, renewable materials. You can pick between the various colors available, from classic neutrals to bold, bright colors. The Tree Breezers are flexible and completely machine washable, and they have a ribbed collar to ensure a perfect fit.

They are made from Allbirds’ proprietary silky smooth knit, which is produced from eucalyptus tree fiber sourced from FSC-certified forests. 

Sustainably crafted, the flats’ bouncy outsoles are made of SweetFoam, a carbon-negative EVA obtained from sugarcane. Allbirds also uses ZQ merino wool and castor bean oil to create its insoles, which are designed to minimize odors and have moisture-wicking properties.

We love that the brand is very transparent and discloses how much CO2 is generated for the production of the Tree Breezers. Allbirds also makes sure to offset this footprint, making these flats entirely carbon-neutral! 

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5. Vegan Women’s Slip-On Loafers

Brand: Will’s Vegan Store

Materials: Vegan Suede, Recycled Rubber

Price: $90-108

Will’s Vegan Store creates beautiful loafers that are ideal for everyday wear and special occasions. They have small 0.4-inch heels and grippy outsoles that are designed to last for a long time. 

You can choose between three different models: a classic black one, as well as blue or black jacquard loafers with a lovely floral pattern.  

These slip-on loafers are made from Italian vegan suede that received the Ecolabel certification and meets Oeko Tex Standard 100 and REACH regulations. The inside of the shoes is lined with soft vegan suede, and the insoles are produced from recycled rubber. 

Made in Portugal, the loafers are certified carbon-neutral, and they are shipped to you in paper and cardboard packaging. 

At the end of their life, you can send them back and Will’s Vegan Store will give them a new life by turning them into new outsoles and uppers. 

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6. Taylor Matte Jelly Ballet Flats

Brand: Oka-B

Materials: Soy-Based Materials, Recycled Materials

Price: $42

With its Taylor jelly flats, Oka-B proves that shoes do not have to be expensive to be sustainable and comfortable. Not only are these shoes very affordable, but they are also made with comfort and the planet in mind! They are classic ballet flats with a soft, matte finish, and they are designed for a wide range of foot shapes.

They provide arch support and feature soothing massage beads and a heel cup to improve stability and comfort. 

Oka-B flats are made from a blend of scrap materials, used shoes, and the brand’s proprietary bio-based material produced from 45% US-grown soy. The material is waterproof, flexible, and slip-resistant. 

The Taylor jelly flats are made-to-order in Oka-B’s family-owned factory located in Georgia, USA. When you are done with them, you can send them back and the company will make sure they get recycled. 

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7. Margot 2.0 Square-Toe V-Cut Flats

Brand: Vivaia

Materials: Recycled Plastic, Hemp, Rubber

Price: $97-139

The Margot 2.0 flats sold by Vivaia are the perfect everyday shoes you can wear at work, to run errands, or to walk in the park. Designed in more than ten colors, they are breathable and very practical as you can put them in your washing machine when they get dirty.

They are also extremely flexible, meaning that they can easily fit in your handbag.

Vivaia’s flats are produced from six plastic water bottles that were saved from the ocean, and the slip-resistant outsole is made of natural rubber. 

The flats’ insoles contain Artemisia Argyi, a plant that helps inhibit bacterial growth and keep your feet fresh even in the heat and humidity. 

With its arch support and cushioning, walking with the Margot 2.0 feels like wearing sneakers, and its heel padding prevents you from having blisters! 

We also love that the brand ships them in packaging made of 100% recycled cardboard.

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8. The Point

Brand: Rothy’s 

Materials: Recycled Plastic

Price: $145

The Point flats are slip-ons that you can wear year-round to elevate your outfits. These are versatile pointed-toe flats that are so comfortable that you will not even have to break them in! They feature a soft, flexible knit made from the brand’s signature thread, spun from 11 recycled plastic bottles.

Each shoe also has durable outsoles, comfortable insoles, and a V-shaped vamp. 

Rothy’s offers them in 28 colors, including a few bold colors and several unique patterns that will make them stand out from the other pairs of flats you may have. The back of each shoe also has the brand’s signature blue halo. 

The Point flats are fully machine washable whenever they need a refresh, so you will be able to keep them for a long time.

Rothy’s makes its shoes using an innovative knitting technique that helps avoid the 30% of material waste usually generated in traditional “cut and sew” production! 

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9. Black Apple Leather House Mules

Brand: Dooeys

Materials: Apple Leather, Recycled Plastic, Latex, Cork, Sugarcane 

Price: $142

These house mules, crafted by Dooeys and sold on Made Trade’s website, are comfy slippers that are easy to slip on and off during the day when you are at home. 

Very stylish, they can be dressed up or dressed down, and their cushioned insoles provide the support you need for your daily activities. 

Dooeys’ house mules are made from natural, plant-based, and recycled materials. They feature a vegan apple leather upper, sugarcane soles, a recycled plastic lining, and footbeds made of cork and natural latex. 

The mules are crafted in an ethical workshop based in Portugal, and they are made in small batches to prevent unnecessary waste. 

Buying mules from Dooeys means that you are supporting a woman-owned company that regularly gives back to environmental organizations and offsets its carbon emissions from shipping. 

Made Trade is also climate-neutral certified, so you can feel good about your purchase!

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10. The Vicky

Brand: Veerah

Materials: Apple Leather, Organic Cotton, Algae Foam 

Price: $228

These chic flats, crafted by sustainable footwear brand Veerah, have an asymmetric cut and a pointed-toe silhouette, making them very elegant and a staple piece for your wardrobe.

Designed for walking, they provide sneaker-like comfort, so you can easily wear them all day long. 

The Vicky flats are ethically crafted from apple leather, a USDA-certified bio-based leather made from upcycled apple peels. Available in brown, red, black, or metallic gold, they are colored using non-toxic, organic pigments. 

Veerah’s flats also feature an organic cotton sock lining and impact-absorbing insoles made of algae biomass. Since algae blooms can be very harmful to aquatic ecosystems, using them to create these flats helps save 11 gallons of filtered water and keep eight balloons of CO2 out of the atmosphere! 

The Vicky flats are 100% cruelty-free and vegan, and as a public benefit corporation, Veerah regularly donates at least 1% of its revenue to social impact causes. 

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11. Black Ballet Flats With Black Velvet Marie Straps

Brand: Alterre

Materials: Recycled Plastic, Leather, Rubber

Price: $225

With their comfortable low heels, these black ballet flats sold by Alterre will make you look very elegant while keeping your feet happy. If you want a more unique style, you can customize them with the black velvet straps they come with, so you can wear them in two different ways!

Produced in Brazil, Alterre’s flats are made of chrome-free leather and have durable rubber soles and cushioned midsoles that provide all-day comfort. 

The brand reduces its leather and plastic waste by using a laser cutter to make its shoes and by crafting all of its heels from recycled plastic. 

Striving to reduce its environmental footprint as much as possible, Alterre also sources its leathers and other materials locally and works with suppliers certified by the Leather Working Group.  

The company has even been awarded the Butterfly Mark from Positive Luxury for its commitment to sustainability, and it donates 5% of its profits to Restore NYC to help them fight sex trafficking. 

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12). Uchi Flats in Tannat

Brand: ZOU XOU

Materials: Leather, Rubber

Price: $290

Ethical footwear brand ZOU XOU designed brown, square-toe flats that can be worn year-round with multiple outfit combinations. Whether you choose to pair them with a feminine dress or classic trousers with a button-down shirt, you will always look amazing in them!  The Uchi flats are made of deep burgundy glazed leather and feature a faux tortoise shell buckle that adds personality to the whole shoe. 

They have rubber outsoles, leather midsoles and stacked heels, and an interior lining made from vegetable-tanned leather. All these materials are selected for their durability to make sure the Uchi flats are designed to last for many years. 

ZOU XOU’s shoes are handmade in Argentina using old-school techniques, and they are produced on-demand or in small batches to avoid overproduction and waste. Most of the leathers the brand uses are sourced from tanneries specialized in vegetable tanning or certified by the Leather Working Group. 

ZOU XOU also has an incredibly ethical business model in which the artisans establish their own wages and work in healthy, safe environments. 

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About the Author

Eva Astoul is a French freelance writer, specializing in content related to sustainability, simple living, and a growth-focused healthy lifestyle. She runs her own blog, Green With Less, to inspire people to live a more minimalist and sustainable life.

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ONLINE STORES FOR SECONDHAND SHOPPING

A sustainable closet looks different for everyone, and if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a new sustainably made dress, shopping secondhand is your best alternative! 

Shopping Secondhand is the most inexpensive way to build a sustainable closet

One of the biggest complaints I receive from viewers is how expensive are sustainable fashion brands. Because these brands produce sustainable clothes with high ethical guidelines, they cannot offer their designs at the low prices you see in conventional fast fashion stores. People are finally being paid a fair wage, which makes sustainable fashion a little more pricey. While some brands have started offering payment plans, great sales, and lower price points, shopping secondhand is typically your best bet for higher deals on clothes. 

secondhand shopping is a great way to support climate mitigation 

Did you know that the average American throws out around 80 pounds of textile waste yearly? Many of us are familiar with the fashion industry being one of the most polluting in the world, so giving new life to clothes that may have ended up in landfill is such a fantastic thing to do.

Now, our favorite places to shop for secondhand clothing:

1) Flyp

For | Men & Women

Categories | Clothing, Bags, Shoes, Handbags, Accessories

Flyp is a dream app for those who want to sell pieces from their wardrobe but don’t have the time or energy to do it themselves. With Flyp, you just upload photos of your clothing, shoes, or accessories, and then professional sellers apply to sell them for you. They take care of the rest of the process, and you just pay them an agreed-upon commission!

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2) Green Heart Collective

For | Women

Categories | Clothing, Accessories

Green Heart Collective is a treasure trove for preloved fashion, with every item carefully hand-picked from sizes 6-32. Help keep clothes out of landfill by taking part in a circular model of buying secondhand instead of new. This UK-based social enterprise reinvests its profits into its mission to reduce waste to landfill, as well as working with local charities in the North East of England - so you can look good, feel good and do good with every purchase.

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3) M.M.LaFleur Second Act

For | Women

Categories | Workwear Clothing & Shoes

Almost a year ago, I wrote about how secondhand shopping is growing 21x faster than traditional retail and how many brands were starting to create their own pre-loved sites to keep their clothing in circulation rather than at the landfill. That’s why when M.M.LaFleur came on our radar, I knew this would be the perfect example to showcase on Sustainably Chic.

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4) Etsy

Stores to Check Out | Wayward Collection, Vaux Vintage, Downhouse

There are SO many vintage/secondhand stores on Etsy, and it’s a platform I’m sure many of us have used at some point.

I used to own an Etsy shop, and always loved how easy the platform was to shop and list goods. Etsy is also the first major online shopping destination to offset 100% of shipping carbon emissions.

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5) Wearwell

For | Women

Categories | Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Home Goods

Wearwell is a sustainable fashion marketplace and membership platform (with lots of perks like a personal styling service!), but they also have a wearwellagain circularity initiative, too.

All you have to do is ship back your gently used wearwell pieces and then you get a discount on your future purchases. (The more pieces you send back, the bigger discount you get!) Then, they close the loop by offering affordable secondhand pieces on their site.

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6) Moth Oddities

For | Men & Women

Categories | Clothing, Accessories

This is Yana Pietras & Ian O'Neill, and they are the creators of Moth Oddities. I had the joy of meeting them a few years ago in Charleston, SC during their USA roadtrip. They were traveling all over the US, finding really great vintage pieces along the way. They have a great eye for fashion, and always some cute dress pops up in my feed that I feel like needs to be in my closet. And the prices are always great!

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7) Swap Society

For | Women & Kids

Categories | Clothing, Jewelry

The ultimate online clothing swap! For just a small monthly fee, you have access to one of the biggest clothing swaps in the world. Swap Society has 2 types of monthly memberships- LUXE & BASIC. The site works on a point system. When you send clothing in, a certain amount of points are awarded to you based on brand & quality of garment. With those points you are able to swap it for something of equal value.

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8) Worn Wear

For | Men, Women & Kids

Categories | Outdoor Apparel, Activewear

I just LOVE that Patagonia has a used store so you can shop their repaired and secondhand clothes at a discounted rate. And they have clothing for the entire family! It would be great if more sustainable brands would have a platform like this where you could trade in your old clothes or have clothes repaired so you can keep on loving them.

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9) Vestiaire Collective

For | Men & Women

Categories | Clothing, Bags, Watches, Jewelry

This online luxury thrift store has A LOT of secondhand categories and products to go through. Vestiaire Collective has over 25,000 new items submitted by their community of sellers every week, which enables buyers to search over 3,500 coveted and must have fashion pieces a day!! It’s an amazing collection.

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10) eBay

Stores to Check Out | vonvixenvtg, DowntownGenerations, ShannonMyIndi

This may be an obvious one, but Ebay really does have some of the best secondhand and vintage finds on the internet.

I will definitely be making a much bigger list of great eBay stores to shop in the future, but here are just a few cool ones I recently found. It’s fun to be able to bid on items, but the prices are usually always pretty good.

I also look for a lot of sustainable brands like Sezane and Christy Dawn to see if anyone has listed anything!

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11) Recurate

For | Shopify businesses to set up their own secondhand program

This idea is just too cool! A new startup called Recurate is making it easier than ever for sustainable brands to create their own secondhand shop. Being able to shop secondhand products we know are sustainably-made in the first place is like a double win! Recurate understands that secondhand shopping is growing 21x faster than traditional retail, and so many brands could benefit from this amazing concept. If you are a Shopify store, visit Recurate here, today, to learn more!!

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The Best Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Slippers

After a long day out, it’s nice to come home to a pair of cozy slippers. But wouldn’t it be even better if your slippers were made from eco-friendly materials and by people who were paid fairly for their work?

what to look for when shopping for sustainable slippers

When it comes to sustainable slippers, there are many things to look for - Who makes them? What are they made from? Can you wear them for years to come? Transparency is essential when shopping sustainably, and if your questions can’t be answered easily on the brand’s website, you may want to look elsewhere.

Popular Eco-Friendly Materials Used in Sustainable Slippers

Many slippers listed below are made from wool, rubber & leather since they hold up well over time, and recycled plastics. You can also find a few up-cycled materials. My favorite Chilote slippers are made with up-cycled salmon leather & the entire shoe’s materials are locally sourced and support local artisans. All brands below source their materials sustainably as possible and create a beautiful, well-made slipper!

Our Favorite Sustainable Slippers for 2023:

1) Salmon Leather Slippers

Brand | Chilote

Price | $84

Material | Wool, Leather

Their most popular slippers have been recognized with multiple international design awards - and I have a pair, and love them. These slippers are 100% handmade ethically by artisan women in Patagonia using only natural sheep wool and up-cycled salmon leather, all locally sourced making it easy on the planet.

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2) Mel Slippers

Brand | Baabuk

Price | $79

Material | Wool & Rubber

Colors | Pink, Grey, Purple, Navy, Light Blue, Orange, Yellow & Green

A comfortable pair of slippers that are also easy on the planet. The wool is long-lasting, & each pair is handmade with a traditional felting, and the natural latex soles & glue are sustainably harvested.

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3) Mediterranean Organic Room Shoes

Brand | Coyuchi

Price | on sale for $24

Material | Organic Cotton

Colors | Light Blue, Grey

Inspired by Japanese Uwabaki house slippers, these room shoes are washable and designed for indoor comfort. The inside is lined with their best selling Cloud Loom terry for extra comfort.

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4) Tengries Slippers

Brand | Kyrgies

Price | $89

Material | Wool, Leather

Colors | Oatmeal, Charcoal, Navy, Orange, Plum, Grey

These slippers are made with centuries-old heritage techniques by the best wool felters in the world - women artisans in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. They use super soft & pliable wool and feature a midsole orthopedic sole for extra comfort.

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5) House Loafers

Brand | Dooeys

Price | $128

Material | Plant-Based, Recycled Materials

Colors | Black, Grey, Beige, Cinnamon

These slippers are great if you have hardwood floors or tiles at home!

Plus, they are vegan, and feature a vegan apple leather upper, recycled polyester suede sides, recycled lining, natural latex and cork insoles, and sugarcane soles.

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6) SeaChange Slipper

Brand | SeaVees

Price | $65

Material | Recycled Polyester Fleece, Natural Rubber

Colors | Blue, Leopard, Light Purple, Grey & Ivory

SeaChange is their most responsible collection, each style made with recycled materials. They are also vegan and give back $1 to their partner SeaTrees, a non-profit working to restore global coastal ecosystems and ocean health.

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7) Classic Turkish Cotton Slippers

Brand | Parachute

Price | $39

Material | Cotton, Rubber

Colors | Blush, Grey, White, Moss

If you want a more affordable option, these basic cotton slippers from Parachute (made to match their Classic Turkish Cotton Robe) are OEKO-TEX Certified and come with climate-neutral shipping.

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8) Patellie Bamboo Slipper

Brand | Thought

Price | $20

Material | Organic Cotton, Bamboo

These bamboo slipper socks from UK-based brand Thought are so sweet! If you can’t decide between comfy socks or slippers, this is the perfect solution. Thought is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), a leading alliance of companies, trade unions, & NGOs that promotes respect for workers’ rights worldwide.

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9) Wool House Shoes

Brand | Nootkas

Price | $94

Material | New Zealand Merino Wool, Suede Sole

Colors | Oatl, Charcoal, Heather Grey, Wine

These slippers have a barefoot/zero-drop construction for better posture and joint alignment, and they are great for wood floors with their soft suede outsole. The colors are made using non-toxic AZO-free dye, and each pair is crafted in a Fair Trade Certified facility in Nepal. 

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10) Wool Baby Booties

Brand | Silk Road Bazaar

Price | $27

Material | Wool

Too cute not to mention in this post! Find over 20 different animals, from dinosaurs to bumble bees. Each pair is ethically made in Kyrgyzstan with 100% locally sourced sheep’s wool.

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the best sustainable workwear brands

Are you now going into your workplace in person a few times a week, or about to? If not, maybe you are like me and tired of wearing leggings and sweatshirts everyday? In the last 3 months, I know I have started dressing business casual twice a week and dressing a little nicer to go out to coffee or lunch outside with a friend or my hubby.

Either way, it’s time to discover 12 wonderful brands that will get you excited about dressing up a bit for the office or your office at home.

Why Should You Start a Capsule Work Wardrobe?

Some of the brands in this post include collections and/or tips specifically to build a capsule wardrobe. Why a capsule wardrobe? Capsule wardrobes are a small collection of garments that can be easily mixed and matched to create the majority of your wardrobe. Think 8 pieces making 24 outfits. Creating a capsule work wardrobe is a really great idea for many reasons, including:

• You don’t have to buy as many clothes, helping you save money

• You can easily put together outfits when getting ready in the morning as most things match

• The typical classic styles and neutral colors will last you for years

• They discourage the fast fashion movement and waste

• It is easy to accessorize your wardrobe to add your own personal flair

Many of the brands in this post have capsule wardrobe recommendations or collections. But, if they don’t, they offer amazing pieces for building your own. Need help figuring out how to create your own capsule wardrobe for work? This article provides great tips for getting started.

Our Top 12 Picks for Women’s Work Wardrobe Brands:

1) Amour Vert

Common Sustainable Materials: Tencel, closed-loop and FSC-certified beechwood fibers, organic cotton, linen, Lycocell, and Cupro

Size Range: XS-XL

Amour Vert is the brand that started my sustainable work wardrobe journey. I asked for a gift card for Christmas and bought 5 wonderful items. Amour Vert still remains one of my favorite brands 5 years later. They have one of the largest selections of work friendly clothes organized into several collections. They also recently introduced a curated closet with a work edit – so helpful for building your own capsule wardrobe.

They have a factory in Los Angeles close to their headquarters, so they can monitor working conditions and production processes, and they pay good wages to their employees. Their other sustainable practices include planting trees, plus recycled and recyclable packing.

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2) Reformation

Common Sustainable Materials: Deadstock, TENCEL, Organic Cotton, Linen

Size Range: XS-3X

Reformation is a Los Angeles-based sustainable brand selling beautiful clothes for women, many of which are available in a large selection of colors and patterns.

It offers various styles of dresses, sweaters, tops, jeans, and shoes, and it even has a great collection of blazers perfect for workwear.

This Climate-Neutral certified company is also very transparent about the factories it works with and how the products are made. Some of its clothes are produced locally in Los Angeles. 

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3) Universal Standard

Common Sustainable Materials: Vicose, Cupro, recycled polyester, and some not so sustainable materials like traditional cotton, polyester and rayon

Size Range: 00 to 40

Universal Standard is the most size inclusive brand of all the ones I found. There are no specific wardrobe capsules or collections on their site, however they carry many work friendly items and lots of classics.  They pride themselves on super high quality and long-lasting clothing.

They recycle jeans via their Denim Drive program to reduce waste. They also will recycle your clothing for up to $100 in credit and donate to programs like Dress for Success and First Step. I love that Universal Standard has a written plan with measurable goals around diversity, equity and inclusion, including supporting BIPOC makers.

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4) Eileen Fisher

Common Sustainable Materials: Organic cotton, organic linen, recycled materials, wool, and Bluesign certified dyeing

Size Range: XXS – 3X

Eileen Fisher, founded in 1984, is the mother of sustainable fashion. They also have been offering high quality work friendly options since their inception. Even though they don’t have capsule wardrobes on their site, they offer lots of neutral colors and classic styles that are easy to mix and match.

Have fun building your own capsule work wardrobe from their large selection. They offer transparent information on their factories, some of which are fair trade. They have a Waste No More program that takes their clothes back to repurpose – over 1.4 million so far.

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5) LOVETRUST

Sustainable Materials: GOTS Certified Organic Cotton

Size Range: S-XXL

LOVETRUST’s pieces are not only perfect for work, but they’re also super comfortable! They can be easily dressed up or down, depending on whether you’re headed into the office for a meeting or just hopping on a Zoom call.

If you’re into creating a capsule wardrobe, you should definitely check out LOVETRUST. Not only are their pieces great for work, but also for lounging on the weekends or heading out for a sunny vacation.

Designed in Brooklyn, New York, and ethically made in Peru, everything from LOVETRUST is designed for both fit and function… Plus, their prices are affordable, too. They carry tees, tanks, tunics, and dresses, along with a couple of pairs of pants that look dressy but feel more like sweatpants when you’re wearing them!

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6) Encircled

Common Sustainable Materials: Modal, Tencel, bamboo, organic cotton and linen

Size Range: XS - XXL

Encircled started in 2012 with the Chyrallis Cardi that could be styled 8 ways. The idea of multi-purpose garments is naturally sustainable because it encourages purchasing less and using more of your wardrobe. Fashion waste is one area that makes the industry harmful to the environment. Encircled has expanded that concept with many more pieces that can be worn multiple ways.

They also offer kits with combination suggestions, plus a work from home style section. Encircled is a certified B Corp, one of the highest certifications for protecting the planet and people. Everything is made in factories in Canada close to their headquarters so they can easily visit and monitor working conditions.

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7) People Tree

Common Sustainable Materials: Organic cotton, wool, Tencel, linen, recycled nylon, and non-toxic dyes

Size Range: 2-14 or S-L

Like Eileen Fisher, People Tree is a pioneer in Fair Trade clothing and sustainable work wardrobes.

They have a large workwear collection to get you started in building your perfect work wardrobe.

Like many of these other brands they offer classic styles and neutral colors that can easily be accessorized in your unique style while lasting you many years.

People Tree also offers some unique styles made with traditional artisan skills like hand weaving, knitting, embroidery, and block printing. Some additional sustainability points for People Tree include being the first fashion brand to receive Fair Trade certification, and Soil Association Certification. They also harvest rainwater and recycle water used in the production process.

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8) Tonle

Common Sustainable Materials: Recycled or reclaimed materials from other manufacturers and non-toxic dyes from plants

Size Range: XS - 3XL

Tonle offers a curated capsule wardrobe and several themed collections. Their classic styles come in a wide variety of colors, so it is easy to create your own style.

Tonle takes their zero-waste commitment further by offering their own resale platform to support circular fashion. Plus, they strive to use as much material as possible when making their garments, to reduce waste.

Tonle is transparent about their labor and production practices, including their partnership with a hand weaving co-op in Cambodia. One unique thing I love about Tonle is that they started an activist community to promote deep change in the fashion industry.

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9) Sezane

Common Sustainable Materials: Organic cotton, recycled polyester, silk, Vicose, Alpaca, and mohair. They also include polyester and elastane in some clothes.

Size Range: XXS to XXXL

Sezane began by the founder making adjustments to French vintage clothing and selling them online. Their popularity grew quickly. Their Essentials collection is a great place to explore choices for your work wardrobe. Three-fourths of their materials are eco-friendly and more than 13,000 of their pieces are recycled.

One hundred percent of their locations are powered by renewable energy as well. They support various partner charities and projects in favor of equal access to education, culture and opportunities for children and young adults around the world. They have also just been B-Corp Certified!

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10) Aday

Common Sustainable Materials: Nearly all of their fabrics are Vegan. They have a custom fabric, Recycled Scuba which is made from water bottles. They also use less sustainable fabrics, like polyester and rayon.

Size Range: XS – XL

Aday offers 2 work capsule wardrobes, and 3 casual ones if you are also looking for more casual wear. They also have many other selections of classic colors and styles for building your own. They even offer a quiz to help you out.

Their site has choices organized by use like workout and work wear, and sizes (petite and tall) to make mixing and matching even easier. While Aday doesn’t have as many sustainable fabric choices as some of the other brands, their partners are all Oeko-tex + Bluesign approved. They also take back and recycle and repurpose your clothes for a design credit.

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11) M.M.Lafleur Second Act

Common Sustainable Materials: Their Second Act store is all pre-loved clothing!

Size Range: 0-22

M.M. Lafleur has a classic, high quality, elegant return to work collection for easy shopping. They take 3 of the most classic, popular pieces and suggest how to style together. Even though they don’t have as many sustainable fabric options as some of the other brands, they are really focused on quality and styling to promote slow fashion, they hem and lengthen their clothes for the perfect fit, and use sustainable packaging.

However, we’ve linked up this post to their Second Act shop, which is where you only find secondhand M.M. Lafleur pieces. Purchasing pre-loved is always a sustainable way to shop!

Also, M.M. Lafleur has a strong diversity commitment and donate to several causes that support the advancement of women.

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12) Kestan

Common Sustainable Materials: Recycled deadstock, Tencel, bamboo, organic cotton, Cupro, linen and ecofriendly dyes. They also use less eco-friendly materials like polyester and rayon.

Size Range: S - L

Kestan does not have specific work collections, and they don’t need it as nearly all of their clothes are work friendly. Like the other brands, they carry classic styles and colors that will last, along with some fun/unexpected pieces. Shopping is also fun thanks to their membership/points system where you can earn credits.

Bonus, they carry beautiful items for your home too. Kestan personally visits every factory, works with an organic cotton mill, and provides transparent information about their factories and processes.

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About the Author: Mindy Redburn-Smoak has enjoyed a 20+ year career in corporate learning as a consultant, designer, and manager. She is passionate about sustainable living, family, travel, and dog rescue. She has been on a mission to live more sustainably for several years, and loves the journey of learning and trying new things in this space. She is on another journey pursuing her dream of writing about things she is passionate about and that can make a difference in the world. The best way to connect with Mindy is via email at mredsmoak@gmail.com.

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