Need help dressing "green"?

Question

Hello all! I am trying to be more 'green'. I feel that like any relationship, it's the little things that count. I want to begin buying more eco-friendly clothing items, but the town where I live doesn't have any eco-minded shops. Can anyone recommend some clothing sites/brands? And what should I be looking for when shopping for clothing? Thanks, have a great green day!

Answer 1

Well i don't know about green clothing shops..

But, its basically Reduce-reuse and recycle!

So you can always be a little greener by donating your old/unused but good condition clothing so that someone else might use them (Reuse) , you can by clothes and a lot other things at thrift stores :) .. You can reduce - buy only what you need :)

A lot of other options are available to reduce what you buy... cut up old bath-towels  and use them as kitchen towel/napkins later, USe old clothes/sheets etc to make cloth-bags, hats, kid clothing, quilts, bandanas etc etc ..

For a person with a creative mind and willingness to really live green there are thounsands of ways.. there is absolutely no need to look around for shops that sell green!

Answer 2

In all honestly, hemp clothing is probably some of the "greenest" stuff out there.  (In comparison to cotton) Hemp is a relatively fast-growing crop that requires little water and doesn't suck up too much nutrients from the water.

One problem though, is that hemp clothing can be a bit itchy.  This is why you are more likely to find a hemp cap or a hemp jacket than hemp undergarments.  On the plus side, hemp clothing is usually durable.

Answer 3

2nd hand stores, consignment, or thrift shops are one of the most green ways to shop.

Target has a new line of organic and eco-friendly clothes. As do most of the department stores. Most have at least a few items to chose from. Banana Republic has a line.

Here's a link list where you might find something http://www.eartheasy.com/wear_menu.htm

Adili http://www.adili.com/?utm_source=Google&...

Fashion-conscience http://fashion-conscience.com/

FAir Indifo http://www.fairindigo.com/?gclid=CO_gr8z...

Jonano http://www.jonano.com/

Greenloop has a long list of green brand names http://www.thegreenloop.com/

Answer 4

http://www.greeninfosource.com/youthfulg...

If you scroll down, there's links to websites that specialize with eco-friendly clothing. Check them out! I'm not sure if they're you're style but it won't hurt to look. -shrug-

Answer 5

Tommy Hilfiger sells an entire range of clothing made exclusively from spider webs and dried mint leaves!  I'm wearing the boxer shorts right now.  I'm HOT!!

Answer 6

So, just like most environmentalists, you'll go green as long as it doesn't effect your style or cause you any inconvenience. If you really want to make a statement, only shop at resale shops. But, no, that's not your style. I guess your style is "Hypocrite"…I think A&F has that line, right?

(BTW, in the end you don't have to buy into that "green" c**p anyway, so shop where you want)

Answer 7

Just a reminder of the Reduce and Reuse principals of going green. These can be applied to your wardrobe as well. Before you go out shopping count how many shirts, skirts and pants you have. Decide if you need to buy anything to begin with. Take a look at consignment and thrift shops. If you live in a small town try to check out vintage or consignment shops when you go to a larger city. You would be amazed at some of the things you can find. Another suggestion could be a clothing swap, get some of your friends together and have them bring things they no longer wear and swap. Many of us buy things that aren't a flattering cut or color so we let them sit in the back of the closet, release them and let them be worn.

If you have considered all those options and you still need to shop here is my favorite link. www.biggreenpurse.com. Look for natural fibers like silk, wool, angora, organic cotton, modal (wood fiber) and bamboo. You can also find recycled plasics that are turned into polyester. For shoes look for recycled tire tred for soles, natural rubber and water based adhesives. I love my new shoes from Simple shoes.  

Answer 8

Well, to be fair the greenest clothing is no clothes at all!  Try looking at undyed or unbleached clothes, or things made from bamboo fiber and organic cotton.  Below is a good blog of eco-clothing you might like.

http://www.whiteapricot.com/