15 Bold, Eco-Friendly Dresses and Jumpsuits that Will Turn Heads at Your Social Gatherings
At social gatherings, it's natural to want to dress to impress. Perhaps it's because you'll be seeing friends you haven't seen in forever; friends of friends you may get introduced to; friends of relatives you may get introduced to; and friends of friends of friends you may get introduced to. Honestly, who knows.
What we do know is that you may have multiple celebratory events to attend this season, and wearing special occasion attire in line with your style can help you to look amazing and feel confident - now that's attractive.
Before you go on to buy anything new, though, remember to always first have a dig through your closet and see what you already have that you can re-wear. Then, check out this list of 15 bold party dresses and jumpsuits - all made by eco-conscious brands that dared to be different with their progressive, unconventional practices.
Dare you make a meaningful statement with them?
Grace Jumpsuit $395
Tip: Bring out the checker motif with strappy sandals, gold bangles, and a simple necklace.
At a glance: Cupro / Lenzing Viscose
Photo via Mara Hoffman
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Anoush Dress $218
Tip: Elongate your legs with heels that match your skin tone; accessorize lightly in gold.
At a glance: Rayon / silk; offset US shipping
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Winslet Dress $390
Tip: Wear with a black slip or bodysuit and lighten the look up with shiny accessories.
At a glance: Deadstock silk
Photo via Christy Dawn
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Velvet Shift Dress $338
Tip: This millennial pink radiates elegance - pair with earrings or necklace of your choice.
At a glance: Bluesign® certified safe dyes
Photo via Eileen Fisher
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Choker Neck Dress $140
Tip: Throw on your strappiest heels to bring out the choker detail and finish with red lips.
At a glance: 100% Tencel
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Lyanna Dress $130
Tip: Wear with a "makeup with no makeup look" for some natural chicness.
At a glance: Vintage, deadstock, eco fabrics
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Tapered Leg Jumpsuit $188
Tip: Accessorize this simple jumpsuit up with gold or silver-toned jewelry of your choice.
At a glance: Organic cotton / bamboo based
Photo via Bead & Reel
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Printed Tier Mini Dress $198
Tip: Wear with simple black or nude stilettos and a long, gold-toned simple necklace.
At a glance: Deadstock cotton fabric
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Valentina Dress $798
Tip: Keep the accessorizing to a minimum and let the designer dress speak for itself.
At a glance: Recycled polyester based
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Avalon Dress $98
Tip: Go bolder with a statement bangle like this one plus red lips of a similar shade.
At a glance: Organic cotton
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Sloan Dress $168
Tip: Lighten this look up with gold-toned jewelry; dress it up with strappy heels.
At a glance: Deadstock fabric
Photo via Whimsy & Row
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Vix Dress $178
Tip: Wear with black block-heeled sandals to complete this bold look.
At a glance: Tencel/Viscose blend
Photo via Reformation
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Cora Dress $118
Tip: Wear with gold-toned drop earrings and strappy heels in a color of your choice.
At a glance: Tencel-based
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Sloan Dress $428
Tip: Complete the look with simple heels and a scarf or necklace to accentuate the V-line.
At a glance: Cupro-based
Photo via Amur
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Pima Micro Rib Dress $38
Tip: Have some fun accessorizing this up with statement jewelry, shoes, or handbags!
At a glance: Pima cotton based
Photo via Everlane
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For more stunning special occasion wear, especially if you want to experiment more adventurously with your style, check The Real Real for high quality used treasures or other consignment and rental stores near you.