How We ‘Rate’ Our Brands
We aim to simplify sustainable shopping for you…
At Sustainably Chic, we understand that sustainability is a subjective matter and there is no such thing as a perfect sustainable brand. We acknowledge that other similar sites may rate a brand differently from us, but we always take our personal experience into consideration when we rate a brand. The Editor, Natalie, and a handful of contributors have personally used many of these brands over the past decade and are well-acquainted with their products. Therefore, in some cases, we might still give a brand a '❤︎' or two even if they need to improve their transparency in manufacturing or shipping methods because we appreciate their choice of fabrics, quality and other components (as an example).
Sustainable fashion is an ever-evolving industry and we believe that every brand listed on our site is working towards a healthier and fairer future, making them better than the majority of fashion brands out there today!
Brand Ratings:
❤︎ = we like ❤︎❤︎ = we really like ❤︎❤︎❤︎ = we LOVE
We absolutely adore a brand that meets our high standards for sustainability, quality, and ethics.
When deciding to add a brand to Sustainably Chic, these are the factors we consider:
fabric content is made with eco-friendly fibers and dyes
transparency in manufacturing (fair wages/safe working conditions)
quality is made to last you many years
packaging and shipping method has minimal impact on the planet
size range is inclusive
sustainable certifications
❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ - checks five or more of these factors
❤︎ ❤︎ - checks four of these factors
❤︎ - checks three of these factors
We believe that by purchasing from any of the brands listed on this site, you are contributing to a better fashion industry. If you support one of these brands, don't hesitate to let us know and share your experience!
p.s. these ratings are only for fashion brands. we regularly update ratings, as our experiences & opinions are subject to change.