What to Wear on Earth Day? Sustainable Outfit Ideas & Tips
Why not make a statement and show your support for the environment by wearing something special and eco-conscious this Earth Day?
Whether it’s a piece of sustainable clothing or an accessory made from recycled materials, there are so many meaningful ways to do your part and celebrate Earth Day in style! Let's explore how to create an outfit for Earth Day, April 22nd.
This guide features a few different ways to create a unique outfit in honor of Mother Earth!
We'll discuss some materials to wear, feature some sustainable outfits for Earth Day fashion, and introduce you to a few awesome sustainable fashion brands to consider supporting.
This Earth Day style guide also covers topics like clothing swaps, thrifting, and upcycling! There are so many different ways to use your sense of style to make a statement for good.
Plus, I’m sharing my potential Earth Day outfits!
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6 Tips for Creating an Inspiring Eco Earth Day Outfit
say no to Fast Fashion Earth Day Tees
A lot of fast fashion brands come out with Earth Day t-shirts! However, these are usually mass produced in a way that’s not sustainable. Don’t buy these! Instead opt to check for Earth Day tees from Soulflower Print Co., Uproot Design Studio, and PACT.
Value the Clothes You Already Have
Try to use clothes you already have as a way to reduce consumption this Earth Day! Find a fresh new way to style the garments you’ve previously worn.
My Earth Day Outfits
I’ve put together a couple different outfits with sustainable clothes in my closet. I’ll be wearing one of these outfits on Earth Day! I’ve shared the details for helpful inspiration!
Earth Day Outfit Option 1: This eco-friendly outfit features organic cotton Thorn pants from KNOWN SUPPLY, the hemp + organic cotton Eden tee from People of Leisure, Boody sports bra, and Retrospecced vintage glasses.
Earth Day Outfit Option 2: This outfit features my Be Brave & Kind t-shirt from Soulflower Print Co., organic cotton leggings from PACT Apparel, Tree Pipers sneakers from Allbirds, and my Retrospecced glasses.
Upcycle Clothes from Your Closet
Have you ever thought about upcycling a piece of clothing that you already own? Maybe you have an old dress that doesn't fit quite right or has lost its appeal. Instead of tossing it out, why not give it a fresh new look by altering it?
With a little creativity, you can easily transform that old dress into a stylish new addition to your wardrobe. Change the length, cut off the long sleeves, add some embellishments, or even dye it a different color with things around the house such as avocado pits.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to upcycling clothing.
Not only is it a fun way to get creative, but it's also an eco-friendly way to give new life to your wardrobe. So next time you're about to throw out an old piece of clothing, consider giving it a new lease on life through upcycling.
This could be a fun project to create a unique Earth Day outfit that show off your personal style.
Swap Clothes or Thrift
If you're looking at your closet and still fell like you don't have anything to wear for Earth Day, but don’t want to spend a lot, consider hosting a clothing swap or heading to your local thrift store.
Clothing swaps are a great way to clean out your own closet and add some new pieces to your wardrobe. Plus, it keeps unwanted clothes out of landfills!
Support Ethical & Sustainable Fashion Brands
If you're looking to purchase something new for your Earth Day outfit, it's important to consider the impact of our choices on the environment and on the people who create the garments we wear.
That's why supporting ethical fashion brands that prioritize sustainability and social responsibility is so crucial. These brands are focused on using eco-friendly materials, reducing waste, and providing fair wages and working conditions for their workers.
There is a wide variety of clothing from small businesses which is great. Small businesses typically produce in small batches which creates less waste, uses less raw materials, emits less carbon emissions than large companies.
Meet a few amazing sustainable fashion brands and find inspiration in some of these outfits!
Soulflower Print Co.
Soulflower Print Co. is a woman owned small business giving secondhand clothing a fresh look. Each thrifted clothing piece is carefully selected for quality and screenprinted with a vibrant design using water-based inks.
Each piece is one of a kind & tells a story! Perfect for Earth Day
Uproot Design Studio
UpRoot Design Studio is an independent small business owned by artist Julia Barry. UpRoot Design Studio offers sustainable products featuring vibrant hand-drawn designs on organic cotton t-shirt!
UpRoot Design Studio plants a tree for every order and gives back 10% of profits to local farms, wildlife, & environmental justice orgs.
People of Leisure’s Slow Fashion
People of Leisure is a slow fashion brand that crafts small batch clothing using deadstock fabric, hemp, and organic cotton. People of Leisure clothes are ethically made in Los Angeles.
This conscious clothing brand offers a variety of clothing styles from casual loungewear to vintage classic fashion.
PACT’s Fair Trade Organic Cotton Clothing
PACT is an affordable organic cotton clothing brand that crafts their clothing in Fair Trade Certified factories. If you're looking for an Earth Day t-shirt they’ve got some fun options!
Their sustainable initiatives also include the use of recycled and recyclable packing, as well as the option to offset the carbon footprint of shipping.
Passion Lilie’s Fair Trade Fashion
Creating bold and beautiful patterns, Passion Lilie is dedicated to style, slow fashion, and sustainability.
Passion Lilie’s artisan partners use 30% recycled cotton and 70% organic cotton. Passion Lilie only uses sustainable, non-toxic dyes; utilizes natural fabrics and organic cotton that is GOTS certified and they are part of the Fair Trade Federation.
Consider one of their men's button down shirts or fun jumpsuits for your Earth Day look.
KNOWN SUPPLY’s Organic clothing
Offering a range of clothing for men and women predominantly using GOTS certified organic cotton, KNOWN SUPPLY is a collaborative brand that celebrates the makers of their clothing with each piece being hand-signed.
KNOWN SUPPLY clothing is made in a Fair Trade Certified factory and features affordable price points. Consider one of their dresses or fun pants for your Earth Day outfit! They also have a wide range of organic clothing for men too!
By choosing to shop from these brands, we can make a difference in the world and contribute to a more sustainable and just fashion industry. Not only are we able to look good, but we can feel good about the positive impact our choices are making.
Wear Eco-friendly Materials
If you're planning your Earth Day outfit linen, hemp, and organic cotton are some materials that are eco-friendly and sustainable.
Not only do these fabrics have a lower impact on the environment, but they are also comfortable to wear and easy to care for.
Organic cotton uses less toxic chemicals which is a positive for the environment, the farmers, and the consumer. Conventional cotton is referred to as one of the dirtiest crops because of the amount of pesticides used.
Linen is a plant-based fiber made from flax. Linen is hypoallergenic and a great choice for people looking to wear natural clothing. Linen is a comfortable and durable fabric.
Hemp is a durable natural fabric that is gaining popularity in sustainable fabrics. Hemp can be grown almost anywhere, doesn’t need a lot of water, does not deplete the soil of nutrients, and can be sown several times a year.
Deadstock fabrics are surplus fabric due to overproduction from the fast fashion industry. Unfortunately, the fast fashion industry has tons of textiles that go to waste. When eco-friendly fashion brands craft clothes with these deadstock fabrics, it reduces the demand of fabrics made with new materials and saves these unwanted fabrics from going to waste.
Choosing clothes made from these materials is not only good for the planet but also good for you as you show your commitment to minimizing your carbon footprint. There are many other sustainable materials to explore too!
We hope this guide helped you create a stylish and sustainable outfit in honor of Earth Day! Good news, outfit repeating is cool and sustainable. So, be sure to save your sustainable outfit for next year too!
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