15 Timeless and Sustainable Little Black Dresses You’ll Love

“Love Fashion, Think Organic, Be Responsible” are the maxims of LANIUS. It uses eco-friendly materials, like GOTS certified cotton. All LANIUS facilities are SA8000 certified and it is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation. This organic cotton LBD with lace detailing on the back and front is too pretty to hide. LANIUS’ clothes are available in EU sizes 34-44.

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New Zealand based label ReCreate receives the highest rating from Good On You, “Great”. As well as using GOTS certified organic cotton and recycled materials to make its trendy clothing, ReCreate provides employment for women in Dey Tmey, a disadvantaged community in Cambodia. Rock this long-sleeved take on a sustainable little black dress with a pair of chunky heels for an edgier look. Find it in XS-XL.

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British designer Stella McCartney is a trailblazer when it comes to ethical high-end fashion. We love her label’s commitment to animal rights and solid carbon emissions reduction targets. This is an investment LBD, made from sustainable viscose. Designed with cut-out detailing at the chest and a flared skirt, this refined piece can be dressed up or down with effortless ease. Sizes vary.

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BASTET NOIR offers custom-made clothing manufactured by women in Macedonia, ensuring that every purchase contributes to the welfare and education of these women and their children. We’re loving the silky fabric and plunging neckline of this LBD. Find most items in sizes 36 to 42, or in custom sizing.

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All the Wild Roses offers bohemian fashion for the dreamers and change-makers. This Australian brand uses up to 50% deadstock fabric to create high quality and long-lasting products, like the flattering Alena dress made from upcycled cotton. Find most items in sizes XS to 2XL.

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Malaika New York is a minimalistic sustainable clothing brand with a focus on zero waste clothing and accessories. The US-based brand aims to eliminate fashion’s harmful environmental effects by utilizing minimal or zero waste patterns, while maximizing wearability by producing luxe-quality, contemporary garments that make a statement now and into the future. The black hexagon dress is airy and versatile, you can wear it as-is or pair it with a waist belt and even shift the sleeves up or down to suit your style. Find most garments in S-XL with some items going up to 2XL.

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Baukjen is a London-based womenswear brand, with a focus on environmental, ethical, and sustainable style. Its clothes are designed for you, designed for good. The brand uses some eco-friendly materials, which helps limit the amount of chemicals, water, and wastewater used in production. If you prefer your LBD on the longer side, you can’t go wrong with the glamorous ECOVERO™ dress. Find the range in sizes XS-L.

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Toad&Co is a US brand that creates socially and environmentally committed womenswear and menswear that is equally suited for the rigours of the trail or the tavern. Most items are available in sizes XS-2XL.

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If you love a great graphic tee, Swedish label Dedicated has you covered. Dedicated is an ethical streetwear brand for men, women, and children. All cotton used in its pieces are 100% organic and most are Fairtrade-certified, which means that you don’t have to sacrifice your ethics to dress in style. The elegant long sleeve Hjo sustainable little black dress is made with 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell. Find the range in XS-XL.

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Whimsy + Row is an eco-conscious lifestyle brand born out of a love for quality goods and sustainable practices. Since 2014, its mission has been to provide ease and elegance for the modern, sustainable woman. Whimsy + Row utilises deadstock fabric, and by limiting each garment to short runs, the brand also reduces packaging waste and takes care of precious water resources. Velvet is such a fun fabric to wear but is often made with problematic fibres. The Vivian is made from upcycled, deadstock velvet so is a great option for a unique LBD. Find most products in XS-XL.

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Altar is a US-based boutique that specializes in alternative and custom fashion, apothecary, and gifts. The brand celebrates independent manufacturers and artists from across North America, with a focus on the stories that are woven into their work. For a staple sustainable little black dress you can wear year-round and dress up or down, Una is your gal. Find inclusive sizes S to 6XL.

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Mother of Pearl is a sustainable and ethical luxury womenswear and accessories designer brand from the UK that celebrates individuality and authenticity. The brand uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including organic cotton and ensures the payment of a living wage across some of its supply chain. For a more unique take on an LBD, try the denim Daisy dress. It features the signature Mother of Pearl ruffle sleeve studded with faux pearls and is sure to turn heads. Find most products in UK sizes 6 to 16.

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Honest Basics is a GOTS-certified basics brand based in Germany. It’s on a mission to make sustainable fashion accessible to everyone, by keeping prices low, making quality basics that everyone has in their wardrobe, and constantly improving the sustainability of its products and supply chain. For a simple yet effective sustainable little black dress, this organic cotton slip is our affordable go-to. The range is available in sizes XS-L.

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Love the & Other Stories vibe, but hate their fast fashion business model? Boyish has all the quality, fit, and authentic washes that you could want without the harmful practices. The Lauper dress is zero waste and features stylish puff sleeves with fitted cuffs. Find sizes 2XS-XL.

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éclipse creates climate control UPF 50+ clothing essentials and accessories to help keep the whole family sunsafe. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint, and its entire product range is vegan-friendly. For a loose-fitting, skin-protecting dress that manages pyjama level comfort with city-level style, the EveryWear dress is your new BFF. Products are stocked in sizes S-XL.

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