Sustainable Summer Dresses for Hot-Weather Glamour
A dress is the ultimate in summer style: simple, breezy and effortless, a well-made design will pair well with sandals as well as sit perfectly under a cardigan for those chilly evenings. Whether you're planning a summer by the seaside, in the city or somewhere in-between, sustainably made dresses in high-quality materials are your best best for a chic and conscious summer wardrobe.
By Sascha Camilli: writer, speaker, activist, and vegan fashion expert.
An office-appropriate midi style or a classic LBD. A floor-sweeping maxi or a colourful number that packs a punch. Whatever style you're going for this summer, material choice should be top priority. Organic cottons, linens, and breathable fabrics such as Cupro and ECOVERO are planet-friendly choices that lend themselves to comfortable and versatile summer dresses. Here are a few of our favourites.
1 People Funchal TENCEL Modal Asymmetric Wrap Dress Red Rust
A demure off-duty design, this A-line style from 1 People is made from wood-pulp cellulose. Wear it relaxed or belted for added structure, and team with a pair of flat sandals for a heatwave-appropriate style.
Lavender Hill Clothing Organic Cotton Ribbed Tank Dress Black
Channel Nineties cool with this ribbed, sleeveless scoop-neck style from Lavender Hill Clothing. The organic cotton lends softness while the figure-hugging cut adds subtle elegance. Wear with crisp white sneakers.
BIBICO Aubrey Cotton & Linen Vintage Shirt Dress Blue Stripe
Summer officewear never looked so tempting - BIBICO's hand-loomed striped design in a cotton and linen blend will look chic with a pair of pumps and a structured bag. Dress down with sneakers on the weekend.
Baukjen Jazlyn Tencel Dress Crimson Zebra
This ankle-grazing maxi dress in a crimson zebra pattern is an instant eye-catcher - and Baukjen's dedication to sustainable fabrics is obvious in this design crafted from ethically produced Tencel. Wear it with a slim heel for a summer evening out.
KOMODO Iman Women's Tencel Slip Dress True Navy
A slip dress is a great addition to every wardrobe - and bonus points for daring to go beyond black and choosing a crisp navy like this style from KOMODO. Team with sandals and a slouchy bag for morning-to-evening elegance.
Baukjen Carol LENZING ECOVERO Dress Dark Cedar Saraca
Baukjen does it again - this floral midi style will take you from late spring to early autumn with zero effort. Perfect for the office as well as post-work cocktails, this ECOVERO dress is breezy and breathable. Team with ankle boots on chillier days and heeled sandals when temperatures heat up.
By Sascha Camilli
About Sascha
Sascha Camilli is a vegan fashion writer, speaker and activist. Her book Vegan Style is out now on Murdoch Books. For more about Sascha, you can read our interview with her or read her newsletter Kind of Wild. You can also follow her on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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