Green Options

It seems to me there is an abundance of cozy sustainable T-shirts, sweat pants/shirts and general weekend lounge wear out there, but where does that leave the nine-to-fivers, cubicle and corner office dwellers; those of us who need to look crisp & collected during a presentation in the board room, court room or at that power lunch?    

Discover some great looks below made of sustainable fibers that will help you look pulled together, while also satisfying your desire to tread a little (or a lot) lighter:    

Donning the list of Toronto’s Fashion Heroes, named by NOW Magazine, is Natalie Stephenson whose Heart On Your Sleeve boutique in Toronto, Ontario is filled with labels that are only cruelty-free/vegan, sweatshop-free, recycled and/or organic.  Passionate about supporting local designers, she carries only goods from Canadian labels.  You’ll find great eco-brands like Grace & Cello, Passenger Pigeon, deux fm, Sparrow handbags and more.  And if you live or work in Toronto, they have a bike delivery service that costs the same as shipping (if you’re within their bicycle delivery zone). 

Normally Black Friday (11/28) is a huge day for retailers, but HOYS will be closed as they’re  participating in an international event, Buy Nothing Day as “an opportunity to express their ongoing frusteration with rampant, excessive consumption“. 

Literally and figuratively, these are the Best Green Dresses Of Summer that can easily be integrated into an early Fall wardrobe as well.  Find out where you can snag one or all for yourself below (at great prices too):  

1. Perfectly Imperfect: “Cecielia” dress in Leaf.  This dress is so popular that every vendor whose carried it has sold out.  If it’s a must-have for you too, contact PI directly to find out if there is one out there that hasn’t been snatched up yet: www.pi-tees.com. 

2. deux fm: “Betty Long” dress in Teal.  Tencel/lycocell blend.  On Sale: Was $150/Now $75 at Kaight.