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Sustainable & Ethical Holiday Gift Guide Welcome to my Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide! This year, I am excited to feature a number of longtime favorite brands, as well as newly launched or discovered companies that make beautiful products with people …
Sustainable Office Clothes for Women Ah, office clothes. For some reason, the U.S. has decided that the key to looking “professional” is shrouding ourselves in polyester blends and calling it a day. The kind of work clothes we associate with …
Plus Size Sustainable Brands Over the past several years, body positive and body neutral activists have rightly pointed out that ethical and sustainable fashion cannot be rightly called these things without better accessibility. Plus size sustainable brands are better able …
This post was originally published in 2016 and was updated in 2021. Things to Avoid Buying Secondhand A few months ago, I shared my tips for thrift shopping without regret. Thrift shopping is an excellent choice for the planet, not …
While ModCloth promotes body positivity, size inclusivity, and vintage-inspired style, the company provides little transparency about its supply chain, labor practices, or environmental impact. More ethical alternatives offer similar playful aesthetics while prioritizing fair labor standards, responsible production methods, and greater accountability throughout the manufacturing process.
Alternatives to Babaa Sweaters Babaa has popularized the old school, classic knit sweater more than any other brand in the slow fashion niche. But their products, though beautiful, are quite an investment. I have not personally tried a Babaa sweater, …
Sustainable School Supplies In all my years of blogging, I have not managed to write a post on sustainable school supplies. Part of the reason is that I tend to focus on fashion. But it’s also the case that school …
ABLE Cheers to You Sale ABLE is one of my very favorite ethical and sustainable brands. Through today, they’re offering an additional 30% off sale items in their Cheers to You Sale. To get the extra discount, use code, CHEERS. …
My life is more and more kid-adjacent these days. I have a new niece and most of my friends have young children now. But without kids of my own, I don’t always pay a lot of attention to what’s happening …
Fair Trade Brands That Support Artisans in India, Palestine, & More Sometimes it feels like fair trade is dead. I don’t mean that literally, as you’ll see from the recommendations in this post. But from a trend and keyword perspective, …
Mineral Sunscreen for Face and Body For the last, I dunno, lifetime I have been on the hunt for a mineral sunscreen that will spread thinly and evenly on my face. While chemical sunscreens typically provide a much smoother effect …
Sustainable and Ethical Shorts It’s cut-off season. I don’t wear shorts to work, but having a couple sturdy and sporty pairs to wear on hikes, lazy weekends, and summer retreats makes the summer run smoother. We’ve been experiencing a heat …
Madewell Balloon Jeans Review on a Size 30 I was not going to buy the balloon jeans. In fact, I was convinced that the dramatic “balloon” leg that shows up so well on Madewell’s smaller-sized models would be no match …
H&M’s sustainability marketing highlights a small portion of its overall business while obscuring the environmental and labor costs of mass production. Consumers seeking more ethical options may find better transparency and accountability from slower-fashion brands.
How to Shop Secondhand on Thredup My relationship with Thredup has been a roller coaster, to say the least. I was an early adopter of, and early collaborator with, the “world’s largest online thrift store.” An online thrift store is …
