We know you care about the environment. You clean with nontoxic products, have compact fluorescent lightbulbs throughout your home, and bring your own bags to the grocery store. But wearing eco-friendly clothes? Well, you haven’t jumped on board that train just yet. Have no fear: We’re not asking you to buy a burlap sack. These designers are stepping it up with fabulous clothing lines that are also good for the environment. Going green never looked so good.
Stewart + Brown: Choose from strictly organic clothing, Mongolian cashmere, green gear, accessories, and knitwear. Simple designs with soft and luscious fabrics will keep you coming back for more. You’ll find a solid selection of weekend wear, graphic tees (great under a blazer for work), and dresses for a night out. Be sure to check out their ruffle slip dress for a sexy, eco-friendly option. Prices range from $64 for a graphic tee to $189 for the slip dress. stewartbrown.com
Beau Soleil: Using bamboo, vegetable-dyed organic cottons, tencel made from eucalyptus trees, and recycled leather trims, Beau Soleil brings femininity back to fashion. You’ll want to run through a green pasture in these delicate and elegant dresses. But you’ll also feel good about wearing something that’s so intrinsically good for the earth and for you. Also, take advantage of their recycled grocery bags and double-stick tape (ingenious!). Prices range from $165 for the beau wrap to $275 for the beau snap. shopbeausoleil.com
deux amies: Help the environment while you sleep with deux amies (pronounced doooz ah-mee) green cotton jammies. Green cotton contains zero chemicals and is responsibly cared for throughout the production-and-design process. The pajamas are so soft and cuddly, you’ll want to spend all day in bed with them on. So call in sick, put on a pot of fair trade coffee, and slip into these pj’s. Prices range from $98 for a moonlight robe to $126 for a heavenly pink pajama set. deuxamiesinc.com
GreenLeaves: Get your panties in on the green action with GreenLeaves. Check out their lingerie sets, robes, loungewear, and hosiery made from organic silk, soy, and bamboo. Their GreenKnickers line even contains thermochromatic inks, so the print changes as the fabric warms up against your skin. (How’s that for spicing things up?!) The collection includes bamboo thongs (not as painful as it sounds), panty hose, padded cycling briefs, and even maternity-friendly strapless bras. Prices range from $80 for a bamboo three-quarter-cup bra to $42 for a bamboo thong. figleaves.com
