Our 19 Favourite More Sustainable Midi Dresses for Any Wardrobe

Gorg pattern? Check. Responsibly-made? Check. Pockets? Check check check. Christy Dawn is our go-to for gorgeous dresses, and the classic Dawn Dress Extended is no exception, coming in a range of colours and patterns to suit your taste.

Christy Dawn is a minimalist showroom for vintage-inspired women’s clothing and footwear, locally made with surplus fabric. The US brand rates “Great”, making it a fabulous free spirited option for your wardrobe.

Find the clothes in standard sizes XS-XL, or shop the Extended and Petite collections.

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Feminine meets effortless style in this modern take on a vintage-inspired classic. The Daisy Midi has short fluttery sleeves, pockets, and an adjustable waist drawstring for styling.

TAMGA Designs is out to prove how colourful and exciting sustainable fashion can be, serving up gorgeous, flowy designs that will glide you into warmer weather with poise and grace. TAMGA offers a range of tops, skirts, dresses, and accessories made from 100% Micro TENCEL and ECOVERO.

You can find the full range of this Canadian brand in sizes XS-2XL.

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The perfect companion for summer, the Desert Midi made of soft Lyocell fabric gives you flowing A shape with a slit in the skirt. Combining an airiness with comfort, it keeps you covered for those warm and cooler days.

Nina Rein is a German brand that creates more sustainable business clothing in Europe under fair conditions. The brand’s aesthetic is clean, femme, and colourful, and each piece includes little details everyone loves.

Find most items in sizes 34-44.

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For a flattering kimono-cut, Dedicated’s TENCEL midi hits the spot. Made from 100% TENCEL Lyocell with a cute slit on each side.

Dedicated is a responsible streetwear brand selling menswear, womenswear, and kidwear. 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.

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Mila.Vert’s knitted dresses are some of our favourites, and this scoop neck number is no exception. It’s made from organic cotton and thanks to the custom fit order option, can be made to fit you perfectly.

Mila.Vert offers timeless, minimal, and chic clothing, adding sophisticated details that give the garments a modern feel. The Slovenia-based brand wants to make desirable clothing, avoiding the ethical and environmental issues that the fashion industry represents.

Find the garments in sizes XS-XL, or make a custom fit order free of charge.

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Ever wanted an incredibly soft piece to dress up or down? Us too. The Frankie Square Neck Rib Dress features an empire waist to keep things fitted up top and flared at the bottom, with a side slit for extra fun.

Whimsy + Row is a responsible lifestyle brand born out of a love for quality goods and more sustainable practices. Since 2014, its mission has been to provide ease and elegance for the modern 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.

Find most products in XS-XL or up to 3XL in the extended range.

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Your go-to elevated piece for transitioning from spring to summer. The Ezra is a responsibly-made midi length robe-style dress with an easy fit and self-belt detail.

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.

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For a fun denim twist on a tiered midi, the organic Mel dress is the way to go.

Baukjen is a London-based womenswear brand, with a focus on responsible style. Its clothes are designed for you, designed for good. The brand uses some lower-impact materials, which helps limit the amount of chemicals, water, and wastewater used in production.

Find the range in sizes XS-L.

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Remember how we said midis were perfect for picnics? With this chequered number, you can become the picnic.

Sustainable fashion pioneer and leader People Tree is a seriously responsibly brand and one of our favourites. The brand uses lower-impact materials and addresses labour risks by adopting the Fairtrade International – Small Producers Organisations Code of Conduct.

Find most products in UK sizes 6-18.

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We love this green and black patterned TENCEL Lyocell more sustainable midi dress by LANIUS for all occasions.

“Love Fashion, Think Organic, Be Responsible” are the maxims of LANIUS. The German brand uses lower-impact materials, like GOTS certified cotton. All LANIUS facilities are SA8000 certified and it is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation.

LANIUS’ clothes are available in EU sizes 34-44.

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Made with 100% organic cotton grown by small-scale farmers in India, this more sustainable midi dress will take you anywhere you need to go in urban jungle style.

Another leader when it comes to ethical fashion, No Nasties makes simple and stylish clothing from Fairtrade organic cotton in India where it is actively working to grow the ethical consumer market.

Find styles in sizes 2XS-3XL.

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This stunning colourful midi dress features a graphic print on cotton fabric and a flattering cut, perfect for formal summer events.

With a focus on mindful and conscious practices, Mara Hoffman uses lower-impact materials including GOTS certified cotton, recycled nylon, and recycled polyester, and even has a range of Oeko-Tex STeP certified products.

Items come in sizes XS-3XL, and the brand also has a gorgeous extended sizes collection, so you can be sure to find a new wardrobe addition no matter the bod you rock.

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The Odette more sustainable midi dress has got us feeling like the main character of a movie. Made from a comfy cotton and viscose blend.

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.

Find most items in sizes 36-42, or in custom sizing.

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This effortless red dress features a shirred bodice, delicate poet short-sleeves with elastic and ruffles, aaaand has pockets. Swoon.

All the Wild Roses offers free spirited fashion for the dreamers and change-makers. This Australian brand uses up to 50% deadstock fabric to create high quality and long-lasting products.

Find most items in sizes XS-2XL.

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Made from 100% organic cotton in Portugal, the Bramble is a high neck oversized midi dress for all your mid-season needs.

Beaumont Organic is a UK-based slow fashion brand that blends simple style with responsible production practices. Founded by Hannah Beaumont-Laurencia, the brand also has its own charitable foundation which supports people in Fiji.

Find the range in sizes XS-L.

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Style this cute midi-length slip dress with or without the included belt to switch up the silhouette. Handwoven and Peta approved vegan.

For those living in Europe, you’re lucky enough to be able to get your hands on the beautiful 100% GOTS cotton products created by Jyoti. Truly embodying responsible fashion practices, this German company provides employment for people from marginalised or disadvantaged groups in India.

Sizes available are S-XL.

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Super soft, super responsibly-made. This is a midi dress you’ll want to live and lounge in, available in nine colourways to suit your preference.

Made locally in California, Vitamin A’s collections of swimwear and loungewear use a high proportion of lower-impact materials, including recycled nylon, organic cotton, and TENCEL. The brand also uses a waterless process to print its designs with, reducing its chemical and water usage.

Find the pieces in sizes XS-XL.

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The Glittra Metallic Dress is a heavy weight, midi length knit dress with a set-in long sleeve and a boat neckline. Perfect for colder weather especially when layered with tights and a jacket.

A pioneer of independent Australian design, Elk was founded in Melbourne in 2004. Elk creates bi-annual collections that are informed by a design ethos where simplicity and sustainability meet innovation.

Find most items in AU sizes 6-18.

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