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8 Ethical Clothing Brands College Students Will Love & Can Actually Afford

I launched The Honest Consumer as a sophomore in college. College is a time when we discover what our values are, what we want to support, and who we are. For many students the discovery of social justice and ethics become an important part of their beliefs. I know the struggles of living on a budget and trying to maintain a conscious lifestyle. Ethical fashion can be tricky to support on a budget, but these fair fashion brands are leading the way for affordable ethical clothing and easy returns encouraging consumers to try out ethical fashion with no risk.

50+ Ethical & Sustainable Clothing Brands for Mindful Style

Ethical clothing can be tricky to find, but don’t worry! This is the ultimate guide to discover fair trade fashion, sustainable style, and socially responsible brands to make your wardrobe more meaningful. With the price guide conscious consumers will easily be able to identify affordable ethical clothing brands and high end brands. Use this brand list to easily shop your values, purchase high quality clothes, and be part of the fashion revolution. If you’re kick starting your conscious closet you can discover more brands & resources through our Quick Lists & Guides.

15 Sustainable Dresses for Cute & Conscious Spring Style

As the weather warms up for spring we can pull out our new dresses! While the most sustainable practice is to rewear the dresses in your closet, if you choose to purchase a new dress this spring these eco-friendly and ethical brands have some great options. Discover organic cotton, linen, and dresses made from reclaimed fabrics.

15+ Top Ethical & Sustainable Clothing Brands for Eco-Conscious Men

Let’s explore the concept of sustainable clothing, discuss the drawbacks of regular men's clothing, highlight eco-friendly materials to look for, and meet some of the best sustainable clothing brands for men.

13 Affordable Ethically Made T-Shirt Brands Using Eco Materials

Basic tanks & tees are a great first step to transitioning your wardrobe to being a socially responsible consumer. Typically you can find pretty affordable basics that are ethically made and eco-friendly. Here are nine brands that focus on t-shirts made with sustainable materials and fair trade practices. In this guide you’ll discover organic cotton tank tops perfect for summer time, t-shirts made from recycled materials, and more. Add a few of these basics to your eco-conscious wardrobe and discover ethical clothing brands you’ll fall in love with.

6 Affordable Sustainable Swimsuit Brands with Options Under $100

This guide will break down the negative impacts of mass produced swimwear and help you find some sustainable swimwear brands that feature more affordable options under $100.

Ethical FashionEmily WaddellFebruary 15, 2024sustainable fashion, guides, ethical fashion guide

7 Ethical & Eco Alternatives to Fast Fashion Favorites

Based on the styles and price points of some popular fast fashion brands I’ve come up with some more eco-friendly and ethical options! You’re sure to love these sustainable brand swaps!

30 Ethical Jewelry & Accessory Brands for Impactful Style

Ethical jewelry and accessories are a great starting point for joining the conscious consumerism movement. Add some sparkle and shine to any outfit with these ethical fashion accessory brands. Check out these inspirational jewelry brands using their accessories to empower others and create social change. You’ll discover sustainable style, fair trade jewelry, and accessories handmade with love.

10 Sustainable Workwear Brands for Stylish Professional Women

Finding ethical and sustainable clothing that is formal enough to wear to work can be a challenge! Luckily there are a few awesome brands leading the way. This guide is meant to make your ethical shopping easier by featuring some socially responsible clothes for work. Check out these fun blazers, fair trade button downs, and other versatile clothing that can be dressed up or down for whatever your work day holds! These clothing brands have a wide range of patterns and prints encouraging those with minimalist or bold style to take part in sustainable workwear.

The 4 Best Organic Cotton Boxer Brands for Sustainable Men

Underwear helps protect sensitive parts of our bodies, so choosing natural materials and a high quality product is important. Let's explore why organic cotton underwear is a good choice and learn about some sustainable men's underwear brands.

Ethical FashionEmily WaddellJanuary 9, 2024sustainable style, ethical fashion guide

15 Ethical Dresses & Jumpsuits for Valentine's Day Style

Going out with the girls or celebrating with your significant other this Valentine’s Day? Here are some ethical clothing options if you’re planning to dress up this Valentine’s Day. This ethical fashion guide features a variety of options depending on your price point and style. Discover fair trade brands, sustainable style, & formal ethical clothing for special occasions.

The Best Ethical & Eco-friendly Beanies for Sustainable Style

Tis the season of beanies! Not that they ever really go out of style, but they are the perfect hat to keep your head warm when the seasons start to change. Here are four brands that will compliment your fall wardrobe and add a touch of sustainable style to your outfits!

Emily WaddellJanuary 2, 2024guides, ethical fashion guide, sustainable style, ethical brand guide

Where to Shop Ethically? 15 Impactful & Sustainable Online Boutiques

Online ethical boutiques are a great way to shop, especially if you’re new to ethical fashion & conscious consumerism. These socially responsible boutiques expose consumers to new ethical brands & allow shoppers to purchase from multiple brands in one place. But “where to shop ethically online?” is a common question. These online social impact boutiques are great one-stop shops for eco-friendly clothing, gifts that give back, sustainable furniture, fair trade fashion, and more. This guide helps ethical shoppers discover online stores that match their values allowing them to shop with impact.

18 Stunning Ethical & Sustainable Holiday Dresses & Jumpsuits

Heading out for the holidays? These ethical dresses and jumpsuits are perfect for holiday parties. Celebrate festive fair fashion & sustainable style with these ethical clothing brands. This holiday dress guide features a range of price range showcasing eight dresses under $100 and ten dresses over $100.

Emily WaddellDecember 17, 2023ethical fashion guide, ethical fashion, ethical clothes, ethical clothing, holidays

The Best Ethical & Sustainable Boots for Fall

As we enter fall it's time trade in the flip flops and break out the boots! If you're looking for new boots that are made with slow fashion practices, this guide will discuss choices of material and some eco-friendly brands.

Emily WaddellSeptember 18, 2023ethical style guide, ethical fashion guide, sustainable fashion

The Best Fair Trade Scarves for Fall & Winter

During winter, scarves wrap us in a warm embrace, keeping winter’s chilly fingers from creeping down our backs. Scarves are incredibly functional. Besides keeping you warm, they also shield you from the sun or keep your hair in place on a blustery day. They’re a great accessory too, elevating an outfit by giving it extra flair or a pop of color. When it comes to your ethical and sustainable closet, every item makes a difference; that includes this winter accessory.

Emily WaddellSeptember 14, 2023fair trade fashion, ethical fashion guide

The Best Men's Sweaters Made from Eco-friendly Materials

This guide is a go-to for men looking for eco-friendly sweaters. We’ll discuss choosing sustainable materials, eco-friendly sweater brands, and tips for sweater shopping.

Emily WaddellAugust 17, 2023ethical fashion guide, sustainable fashion

10 Brands with Sustainable & Ethical Shorts for Summer

With the warmer weather shorts are in season again! Finding sustainable shorts that are ethically made can be a challenge! Our ethical style guide is here to help! Let’s explore some great eco-friendly materials to look for, some sustainable brands, and a few short recommendations that I’ve been loving this summer. We’re chatting exercise shorts, denim shorts, style forward shorts, and more!

Emily WaddellJuly 3, 2023front, ethical fashion guide

7 Best Affordable Minimalist Clothing Brands for Sustainable Style

Minimalism is different for everyone. For some it may mean decluttering an inbox by unsubscribing to newsletters. For some it may mean deleting apps, cleaning out the garage, or canceling subscriptions. For some it may mean decluttering their closet and ditching impulse buys. Let’s explore what a minimalist wardrobe might look like and affordable minimalist clothing brands that value quality clothes and sustainable practices.

Emily WaddellFebruary 6, 2023ethical fashion guide

21 Ethical Fashion Accessories for Winter

Celebrate ethical style and winter fashion with this guide featuring accessories for the chilly time of year Discover socially responsible brands celebrating fair fashion and modern design in this guide featuring recycled ethical beanies, eco-friendly tote bags, ethically made jewelry, warm scarves, cozy mittens, fair trade headbands, & more.