guides — Ethical Fashion & Sustainable Living

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.

24 Cute Budget Friendly Organic Cotton Sundresses Under $100

Stay cool & stylish this summer in an organic cotton sundress! Organic cotton is better for the environment, for your skin, and great for keeping cool in the heat. This list features affordable ethical clothing brands that focus on sustainable materials while being budget friendly. These sustainable brands are sure to add a pop of color to your closet.

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

19 Affordable Ethical & Eco Clothing Brands to Ditch Fast Fashion 2024

Starting a conscious closet can be overwhelming and I think price point tends to turn a lot of people away. There is a misconception that ethical fashion has to be more expensive. I don't think it HAS to be expensive. I think you have to know how to shop it. Here are a few brands and discount codes to give you a few ideas on how to shop ethically on a budget. These affordable ethical clothing brands are sure to jump start your conscious closet!

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.

60+ Sustainable Black Owned Businesses to Shop

By using your purchase power to support Black owned businesses, you’re investing in Black communities.

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.

11 Affordable Organic Cotton Clothing Brands

While organic clothing is better for the people and the environment, it’s not always better for our wallets. Due to the high quality of what you’re purchasing organic cotton clothing will always be a bit more pricey, but it is possible to find organic garments under $100 and under $50! Here are a few brands that are making it affordable to start your organic clothing collection.

10 Places to Find Ethical Holiday Dresses, Jumpsuits, & Skirts

Heading to a holiday party? Dress with purpose and share the story of your fabulous holiday attire! Check out these ethical clothing brands with gorgeous holiday dresses. Ethical shoppers will discover fun fair trade fashion, sustainable style, and socially responsible clothing in this guide. These brands carry a variety of dresses featuring both high end and affordable price points.

12 Ethical, Sustainable, & Size Inclusive Swimsuit Brands

Ethical & sustainable swimwear can be a challenge to find…especially size inclusive swimwear brands! Check out these three ethical & sustainable swimwear brands, find a style to rock, and get in the water this summer!

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.

13 Colorful Sustainable Clothing Brands with Fun Prints & Bold Colors

Sometimes there are misconceptions that ethical clothing has to be minimalistic and all about the neutrals. I personally LOVE fun prints and bold colors. They keep my closet exciting! Here are some socially responsible clothing brands that I love because of their bold style and eye-catching looks that keep ethical fashion exciting and unique! Keep your closet conscious & colorful with these fabulous sweatshop free clothing brands!

Emily WaddellJanuary 9, 2023ethical brand guide, guides, ethical fashion guide, ethical style guide

The 40 Best Sustainable Clothing Brands for Eco-friendly Style

Sustainable clothing brands can be tricky to identify! This sustainable fashion guide includes some great brands that focus on using eco-friendly materials. These eco-friendly brands keep the planet and people in mind while making clothes! Shop socially responsible and celebrate the positive impact your consumer habits can have on the planet. In this guide you’ll discover sustainable kid’s clothing, eco-friendly underwear, eco-fashion, brands that give back, and more.

Where to Buy Ethical, Sustainable, & Fair Trade Furniture?

As most of you know this guide to purchasing ethical & sustainable furniture is long over due! I kept waiting until our apartment was “put together” but honestly moving is an expensive process and our place probably won’t be fully put together for a while because we’re spacing out our purchases and choosing responsibly. BUT we do have most of our furniture in! And hunting for ethical, eco-friendly, & fair trade furniture was tricky! But here are a few socially responsible furniture brands I found while shopping. I’ve put together a apartment tour video highlighting the fair trade and sustainable furniture we ended up purchasing.