https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:32:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list/page/2#post-2265574 Tue, 31 May 2022 21:01:07 +0000 Sal 2265574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am intrigued by your comment Neha. Is there any discussion about this in India? It’s complex as clothing is a large employer but I am interested if damage to rivers and waste and child labour are considerations when people choose clothing.</p> <p>They both are and aren’t here- I do know people that choose purely on price and fashion - teens choosing lots of Shein items for example. Other friends buy a lot of second hand or buy from companies trying to limit waste or not use child labour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list/page/2#post-2265560 Tue, 31 May 2022 19:19:28 +0000 Kate 2265560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must have missed this the first time around. Thank you for all your hard work putting this list together. I just ordered a pair of Nisolo sandals. Because my foot does run narrow, I'm hoping they will work out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list/page/2#post-2265552 Tue, 31 May 2022 17:44:53 +0000 LAR101 2265552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn,<br /> THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS THREAD!!<br /> ❤️❤️❤️❤️<br /> Linda </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list/page/2#post-2265504 Tue, 31 May 2022 13:14:20 +0000 Janet 2265504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I missed this first time around, so I’m glad to see this list now. What a terrific resource! I’m a big Athleta fan, when the cuts work for me (good for pants, but their dresses and jumpsuits are too long in the body, for instance). Thank you for sharing, Jenn. I’m bookmarking it for future reference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list/page/2#post-2265485 Tue, 31 May 2022 11:13:46 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2265485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m glad this list popped up again! Always appreciate you keeping us apprised, Jenn, and I’m having such a hard time finding “my” workout skirt rn, that this is really useful. I’m off to search Athleta &amp; some others! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list/page/2#post-2265478 Tue, 31 May 2022 10:25:46 +0000 Hank Frey 2265478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good list!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list/page/2#post-2253298 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:47:36 +0000 Jenni NZ 2253298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um, Neha, I am not Jenn (our names are similar but that’s all), but it’s because of climate change and the damage the fashion industry does to the environment, to my knowledge… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list/page/2#post-2253293 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:41:41 +0000 Neha Jangid 2253293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Jenn,</p> <p>This sustainable brand list is great.</p> <p>But, I'm still wondering why do people are actually crazy after sustainable brands.</p> <p>It's creating enormous buzz.</p> <p>Please, let me know, why is it so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list/page/2#post-2251639 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 15:34:44 +0000 nemosmom 2251639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the work you put into this update, Jenn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251475 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:43:21 +0000 Anonymous 2251475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for Athleta! Nearly all my gear is from there. Unfortunately the colors in the last year haven't been ones I like </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251473 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:36:54 +0000 RobinF 2251473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great info! I'm off now to take a look at some of these.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251461 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:00:11 +0000 Beth Ann 2251461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've made this post a favorite so I can find it later! I'm in the same size range and, while I think you're a bit more flowy and arty (I have a little more classic and a touch of vintage) I feel like I would be one of those college roommates borrowing all your clothes!</p> <p>With a limited at budget and two kids in college, I've not taken the dive into sustainability because I know it takes time to figure out and typically costs more (at least at the outset). Right now, I am concentrated on a slightly smaller wardrobe and far less churn than in the past. I do love Athleta (yes to the legging with the drawstring!) and knowing their values makes it a little easier to buy there, rather than a less expensive source! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251401 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:01:15 +0000 Christina F. 2251401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks for all this info.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been loving Athleta lately - I stocked up when they had a sale last month, and just ordered more. Perfect clothes for workout and home. I also have some clothes I use for travel from them. I am glad to hear they wear like iron!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251397 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:19:06 +0000 Zaeobi 2251397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh thanks for the reminder of Cariuma - they've been on my radar as a Brazilian brand that does trainers with cream (not white) soles! But I have yet to try them myself - do you have wide feet, if you don't mind me asking? And are they really as comfortable as they seem? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251174 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:02:48 +0000 Sal 2251174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jenn - it's good to have this list.&nbsp; I agree with AllBirds and Athleta from experience, and there are a couple of others I hope to try one day.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251168 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:38:34 +0000 Carla 2251168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a labour of love Jenn, and I thank you. ❤️ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251164 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:13:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2251164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a really useful, thoughtful list, Jenn. Thanks for sharing it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251158 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:28:05 +0000 Anonymous 2251158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate the extensive list, Jenn! I made the post a favorite so that I can easily go back to it. Vans is one of my faves so Cariuma has piqued my interest </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251155 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:25:49 +0000 Jenn 2251155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>I know I responded to you partially earlier, but I also wanted to thank you because I wouldn't know about some of these brands without YLF. Pahsko was a brand spotlight, and you pointed me to Miz Mooz. And, of course, you spotlighted Warp&amp;Weft just after I bought my first jeans from them, so we were in sync on that. There's a good chance I learned about Universal Standard here too.</p> <p><b>rachylou, </b>"de<b></b>growth" is starting to be a buzzword, but I'm glad to see it. A book I read recently had the insightful comment that, in nature, constant growth is generally either parasitic or cancerous.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jaime, </b>so true about Eileen Fisher. She's been on this train since the 80s.</p> <p><b>Aquamarine, </b>hope you find it useful!<br /><b></b><br /><b>Joy,&nbsp;</b>the color names would be helpful, though I'm guessing something that's been washed and worn wouldn't be a perfect color match regardless.</p> <p><b>Style Fan</b>, I have been looking at the Shelter Cardigan too! I am sitting on my hands because, given that it's going to be 85° this week (in February!) I probably don't need to add any sweaters.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251152 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:52:45 +0000 Style Fan 2251152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list!&nbsp; I had great success with Patagonia.&nbsp; Wore like iron.&nbsp; I love my two shirts from Power of my People.&nbsp; I hope to add more to my wardrobe this year.&nbsp; I have a Shelter Cardigan from Tradlands, which I love.&nbsp; I probably won't order anymore from them because of the shipping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251119 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:21:27 +0000 Anonymous 2251119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for this helpful list, Jenn. &nbsp;I also have had good luck with EF on sale and Renew. &nbsp;I only wish that Renew would use the EF color names and give measurements but have had good luck knowing my EF sizes. &nbsp;I also try first to buy second hand, especially EF and good quality brands. &nbsp;I know that I can get a good price when I am ready to resale them. You have great renewable instincts and know what you need. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251118 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:31:32 +0000 Aquamarine 2251118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, such a detailed list and some new-to-me brands. Thanks Jenn…I will certainly refer back to this post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251115 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 02:30:20 +0000 Jaime 2251115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic list and contains some surprises for me. Like Athleta. I will keep my eye out. I have a beautiful Gudjen Sjoden scarf and I am happy to see that name on the list. I do have a pair of Veja shoes (new but second hand) and they are my most comfortable sneakers but I have narrow feet. Eileen Fisher always holds a special place in my heart, if not my closet. She was doing sustainability from the beginning. Will reference this list, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251114 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:52:44 +0000 rachylou 2251114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic list! </p> <p>Must say I really really admire Elizabeth Suzann for pulling back. Restraint is vital. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251112 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:08:12 +0000 Jenn 2251112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, Boden probably could go in my “maybe” category, but the truth of it is that it worked brilliantly on my size 10 body a decade ago, but I haven’t had a lot of luck with them on my size 18 body today and I rarely even check anymore. The sizes are there (yay!) but the cuts just haven’t felt right for me over the past several years. It might just be a style thing and it might be fit models. I’m not entirely sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251109 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:19:48 +0000 Angie 2251109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very helpful! Thank you, <b>Jenn</b>! I know most of the brands, which made me smile. Future YLF spotlights...... :)</p> <p>No Boden on your list...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251107 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:05:36 +0000 Jenn 2251107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LaPed,&nbsp;</b>Esby looks great...I see several pieces that would fall in nicely with my 2020 desire for easy-care, easy-wear casual clothing. I'll check out Girlfriend Collective next time I'm in the market for gear, too!</p> <p><b>Suz</b> and <b>Helena</b>, I know we all have unique requirements for what brands work for us, but I think knowing what has worked for someone else can be super-useful as a starting point! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251106 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:47:05 +0000 Helena 2251106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing this Jenn - since BR and Gap are my go to's, hopefully Athleta will lead them (and ON) in the same direction! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251105 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:46:28 +0000 Suz 2251105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenn</b>, this is so great -- thank you! I'm going to check some more of them out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-updated-sustainable-brand-list#post-2251104 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:39:15 +0000 LaPed 2251104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good list! I rely heavily on Patagonia and Athleta, as those brands both really go the distance and I have reasonably good luck with how they fit. Have you looked at Girlfriend Collective? They are a size-inclusive sportswear company that emphasizes recycled fabrics. They make my favorite sports bra (in Finds). Nice selection of leggings and loungewear too.</p> <p>Another recent favorite is <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.esbyapparel.com/">Esby</a>. So far I only have their Lindsey jeans (two pairs!), but they make some beautiful linen tops/dresses/jumpsuits that I'm eying for summer. Some of their items only go up to XL, but others are available up to 3X or 4X.&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, Nisolo and Sevilla Smith shoes didn't really work for me either. The comfort just wasn't there. Ditto Veja. Shoes are just difficult!</p> <p>I envy your So Cal climate, because a lot of sustainable brands suit my warm-weather needs but don't really have a place in my cold-weather wardrobe. Elizabeth Suzann, Not Perfect Linen, and Only Child all fall into this category. Power of My People and Tradlands too, to some degree. Just so much cotton and linen, and loose airy fits! Amour Vert's knit modal tops have actually worked out great for me as they're substantial and warmer/cozier than cotton tops, and layer well, so they make a good winter baselayer.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>