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10 SENSATIONAL ECO FRIENDLY SUMMER DRESSES

by Carrie Pollare, Editor

 

When the sun is scorching, there's nothing like a simple summer dress to keep you cool and stylish, whether you're working or playing. Pair it with a great handbag and pair of sandals, some cool jewelry and you're ready to roll. Whatever your eco-friendly clothing style is, from sleeves to sleeveless or strapless, a bit more conservative or love to flaunt what you've got, like your frocks short or down to the ground, we've gathered 10 of the best eco friendly casual summer dresses that we think you should know about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ajna Caleigh Dress
This dress is a head-turner... so chic... and so avant garde with its asymetrical gathered panels. Made of bamboo and organic cotton in raw white. $425 at www.tobi.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beau Soleil Beau Baby Dress
This simple strapless dress, with top-stitching across the chest and a tie at the back to keep it snug, should be a summer wardrobe staple. It even comes with fashion tape to make sure it stays in just the right spot. Made of bamboo in perla (heather grey). Also comes in navy and black. $225 at www.shopbeausoleil.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burning Torch Recycled Scarves Tunic
100% silk, recycled, vintage, one-of-a-kind scarves are collected, cut and re-sewn to make this wonderfully sophisticated tunic dress. Each one is completely unique. $350 at www.burningtorchboutique.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EcoSkin Amber Dress

This is just the perfect basic and sexy mini dress. Throw on a pair of gladiator sandals to run around during the day or dress it up with heels and a great necklace at night. Has a shirred side and round neck. Made of bamboo, tencel and a little spandex. Shown in mellow yellow. Also comes in black, carmine rose and cloud. $136 at www.nimli.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linda Loudermilk Bella Dress
Cool, comfortable and chic, this dress is a lightweight organic denim. We love the sexy racer back. $288 at www.shopenvi.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfectly Imperfect Halter Dress
This simple, natural and coffee striped, halter style dress ties in the back and has a stylized asymetrical hemline. Made from 100% organic cotton. On sale for $82 at www.thegreenloop.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Popomomo Letter V Tunic
Popomomo continues to impress us with great unique shapes and happy vibrant colors. This deep V tunic is garment dyed in bright pollen yellow and made of 100% organic cotton. $128 at www.sodafine.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Earth & Wild Sky Willow Tree Tank Dress

Here's our favorite long dress. We think this is incredible. So simple and totally elegant. It has a stretchy tank top with a full, almost floor length skirt. The great surprise is the beautiful hand painted gray willow tree on the back. 100% organic cotton. $292 at www.btcelements.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rebe Miriam Dress

This dress has a simple, straight-forward style that just works effortlessly. Has side pockets and gathering in the back. Made from 100% organic Japanese cotton. $238 at www.myrebe.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viridis Luxe Color Block Mini Dress

A bright black, melon and sand colored mini dress in a great geometrical print.The difference in the pattern on
the front and back is a perfect touch! Made of bamboo and organic cotton. $167 at www.revolveclothing.com