7 Sustainable Dress Brands Worth Adding to Your Wardrobe
I wear dresses in the summer season more than any other time of the year. Below are five of my favorite sustainable brands that I would recommend for your perfect summer dress.
1. Aeloo
Best For | Uniquely Handmade Dresses
Ethics | 100% sustainable fabrics, made to order, designed, and made in the USA
Size Range | 0-12
Starting At | $195 - $585
Aeloo's garments are timeless, high-quality, and inventive. I personally own the Emipre Waist dress and I feel so special in this dress. I can attest to the perfect fit and quality craftsmanship. Every garment at Aeloo is a work of art. One of the features I love about the Empire Waist dress is that the full skirt is lined with another layer of cotton, not polyester. All of Aeloo's garments are made with 100% sustainable fabrics and are ethically and locally made in New York, USA.
2. Good Karma
Best For | Hand-block print
Ethics | Made with sustainable materials, recycled packaging, handmade in India
Size Range | XS-XL
Starting At | $68 - $98
Good Karma is a sustainable slow fashion brand handcrafted by skilled artisans in Jaipur, India and Chiang Mai, Thailand, using centuries-old hand block printing techniques on 100% natural cotton. Their dresses are the heart of the brand — breezy, thoughtfully designed pieces with billowing sleeves, tie-front details, and pockets, made in small batches so no two are exactly alike. Founded by Elaine after falling in love with a hand-embroidered dress she could never replace, Good Karma exists to prove that getting dressed can feel effortless and meaningful at the same time. These are clothes worth keeping.
3. LA Relaxed
Best For | Simple, casual dresses
Ethics | Natural fibers, local sourcing, people first, limited runs
Size Range | XS-XL
Starting At | $98 - $148
LA Relaxed's dress collection includes simple silhouetts and neutral colors with the every now and then pop of color. The dresses are made with a variety of fabrics such as, cupro, organic cotton, and tencel. All of LA Relaxed's garments are made locally in LA using LA-based fabric mills, no outsourced fabric or production.
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4. Son de Flor
Best For | Midi length dresses
Ethics | Partners with One Tree Planted, women-owned, ethical production, 100% linen
Size Range | 3XS - 4XL
Starting At | $177 - $301
Son de Flor is a brand founded by women with a focus on timeless, slow, sustainable fashion. Their dresses are made to be worn in a variety of settings focusing on elegant simplicity. Son de Flor wants you to feel like you can express your personal style with their dresses becoming a reflection of your individuality. Every dress is made of linen, a timless fabric that is safe, healthy, and reducecs our carbon footprint. Son de Flor dresses are perfect for any season making them a practical and sustainble choice.
5. Blue Urbane
Best For | Sustainable, boutique dresses
Ethics | Supporting female designers, handmade artisans, woman owned, solar energy supporter
Size Range | XS - L
Starting At | $25 - $158
Blue Urbane is committed to being a trusted and sustainable online boutique where eco-minded people can shop clothing, jewelry, and more. All items are personally handpicked by the founder, Emily. Blue Urbane chooses designers and artisans by doing extensive research to ensure they agree with their core values. I personally own the Woodstock dress and couldn't stop wearing it over the winter because it had so many styling options.
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6. Pana Mina
Best For | Timeless, versatile dresses
Ethics | 100% eco-friendly materials, ethical manufacturing, enforced living wage, size inclusive
Size Range | XXS - 4X or free custom sizing
Starting At | $130 - $175
Pana Mina is named after one of Jaipur's hidden gems, an ancient step well near the Old City. It is founded by a beautiful couple Ellie and Jay. Pana Mina is committed to sustainable, ethical, and inclusvie practices. All dresses are made with low-impact, plant-based materials with deadstock fabrics. Each dress is designed to withstand trends and seasons. At Pana Mina you won't be charged extra for custom sizing, if your measurements do not fall within their size chart they will make a custom sized piece for you for free. I personally own the Cotton Flax dress and the Iralia dress they both are beautiful dresses and comfortable to wear. I wore my Iralia dress a lot last winter!
Use code, NICOL10, for 10% off your purchase on Pana Mina
7. Not Perfect Linen
Best For | Linen that lasts a lifetime
Ethics | OEKO-TEX and EUROPEAN FLAX, handcrafted, family-owned
Size Range | XS through XL (with free customizations available if you need adjustments to fit)
Starting At | $150 - $180
Not Perfect Linen is a family-owned slow fashion brand handcrafting linen dresses in Lithuania since 2014, using premium European flax that's OEKO-TEX and EUROPEAN FLAX certified, grown without artificial irrigation and processed entirely with green energy. Their dresses are the heart of the collection — think softly gathered skirts, button-down silhouettes, vintage-inspired details, and pockets, each one made to order by a single skilled artisan from start to finish so nothing goes to waste. The brand leans into linen's natural imperfection as a feature, not a flaw, celebrating the soft wrinkles and lived-in texture that make every piece feel genuinely one of a kind. With over 200,000 conscious customers and 45,000 five-star reviews, Not Perfect Linen has built a quiet but devoted following around the idea that the most beautiful clothes are the ones made slowly, with care.
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