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A sheer peach crocheted top by Mochi.
27 Feb
A sheer peach crocheted top by Mochi.

7 Curated Stylish Spring Outfits for the Warming Weather

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Tap into spring style with our round-up of stylish and more sustainable spring outfits for the warming weather.

Spring has sprung for fashion

The sun is brighter, birds are singing louder, the sky is blue, the trees are in leaf… Yep, you guessed it: it’s beginning to look like spring for our northern hemisphere friends. With the warming weather, it’s time to put away our heavier coats, beanies, and scarves, and get ready for some lighter and brighter clothing.

Read on and get inspired for the upcoming season with our curated selection of stylish and more sustainable outfits and trends for spring, from maximalist denim and sheer looks to classic white shirts and blazers.

Maxi skirts

MUD Jeans

Rated: Great
Maxi denim skirt by MUD Jeans.

Maksi Skirt – Ships internationally from the Netherlands

If your skirt doesn’t hit the floor, what are you even doing? This floor-length denim Maksi Skirt is the perfect maximalist denim and maxi skirt crossover for spring.

Dutch denim brand MUD Jeans is all about sustainability. It uses a combination of GOTS certified organic cotton and post-consumer recycled cotton.

The skirt is available in XS-L at the time of writing.

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TAMGA Designs

Rated: Good
Magenta floral print maxi skirt by TAMGA Designs.

Ariel Maxi Skirt – Ships internationally from Canada

She’s flowy, she’s beautiful, and she’s ready to meet the sun with you: the Ariel Maxi Skirt in this gorgeous floral magenta print ticks all the boxes for spring.

TAMGA Designs is out to prove how colourful and exciting responsible fashion can be, serving up gorgeous, flowy designs that will glide you into warmer weather with poise and grace.

Find the full range of this Canadian brand in sizes XS-2XL.

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Blazers

Minimalist

Rated: Good
A white Japanese cotton convertible blazer by Minimalist.

Tamara Convertible Japanese Cotton Blazer – Ships internationally from the US

Blazers are going strong, and this new white Japanese cotton blazer by Minimalist can be worn cropped or full-length to your preference.

Anchored in timeless design, Minimalist is a curated collection of women’s ready-to-wear pieces all made in New York and designed to be recycled at their end of life. It seeks to be part of the solution to make fashion more sustainable, using certified lower-impact materials and ensuring fair wage and work conditions in the local New York City factories it supports.

Find the blazer in sizes XS-L at the time of writing.

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See right through

Underprotection

Rated: Good
Recycled lace lingerie bodysuit by Underprotection.

Fabienne Bodystocking Creme – Ships internationally from Denmark

Lingerie may not come to mind when you think of a top for spring, but who says it has to stay hidden under layers of clothes? Underprotection’s Fabienne Bodystocking is perfect for your next lingerie-inspired spring outfit.

Underprotection is a Danish brand combining ethics and aesthetics, creating underwear, loungewear, and swimwear from lower-impact materials like recycled polyester and organic cotton.

You can find the lingerie in XS-XL at the time of writing.

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Afends

Rated: Good
A black sheer top by Afends.

ECHO Recycled Sheer Long Sleeve Shirt – Ships internationally from Australia

Say hello to ’90s grunge in the ECHO Sheer Long Sleeve Shirt. The ECHO gives sexy and sleek with fitted sleeves, a button-up front, and v-collared neckline.

Afends is a Byron Bay based fashion brand leading the way in organic hemp fashion, using renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact.

You can find the top in sizes XS-XL at the time of writing.

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Mochi

Rated: Good
A sheer peach crocheted top by Mochi.

Laurel Top – Ships internationally from the Netherlands

Combining the charm of a knit with the cheekiness of the sheer look, this unique vintage find Laurel Top is perfect for warm weather this season.

Mochi was founded in 2013 in the Netherlands as an artisanal label that celebrates cultural, traditional methods of embroidery.

Find the top in size S at the time of writing.

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Denim to the max

Triarchy

Rated: Great
Torn light wash jeans by Triarchy.

Ms. Triarchy Lightweight Destroyed – Ships internationally from the US

The louder the denim this spring, the better. Check out these lightweight destroyed denim jeans by Triarchy.

Triarchy creates more eco-friendly jeans, skirts, jumpsuits, and jackets using a TENCEL™ cotton blend. The brand’s production system uses 85% recycled water by consistently reusing the “thick indigo laden sludge” that unmonitored factories dump into water systems.

Find them in sizes 24-32 at the time of writing.

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E.L.V. Denim

Rated: Great
Two-tone rescued denim men's jackets by E.L.V. Denim.

Men’s Dark Light Blue Contrast Denim Jacket – Ships internationally from the UK

Can’t decide on a light or dark wash denim? E.L.V. Denim is here to the rescue with this two-tone rescued denim jacket.

E.L.V. Denim transforms old discarded denim into modern, sophisticated, and even made-to-measure jean jackets, pants, and accessories.

Find the jacket in sizes XS-XL at the time of writing.

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HarperSage

Rated: Good
A side split two tone maximalist denim skirt by HarperSage.

Sage Off-Center Skirt – Ships internationally from the US

For more two-tone fun, this statement mid-length denim skirt by HarperSage is sure to be a conversation starter.

HarperSage is a responsible lifestyle brand for womenswear, making dresses, tops, pants, and more. It’s on a mission to create clothes responsibly, empowering women by partnering with a woman-owned SEDEX certified factory in India and using lower-impact materials that are completely vegan.

Find the range in sizes XS-XL.

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Slinky and drapey

Whimsy + Row

Rated: Good
A palm print linen slinky dress by Whimsy + Row.

Loni Dress in Palm Print Linen – Ships internationally from the US

For your next spring outfit, why not look in on slinky dresses that hug you in all the right places, like this linen one from Whimsy + Row? And if this one isn’t quite your style, the brand has a range of stunning dresses to choose from.

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 woman. By limiting each garment to short runs, Whimsy + Row utilises deadstock fabric, reduces packaging waste, and takes care of precious water resources.

Find the dress in sizes XS-XL at the time of writing.

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The R Collective

Rated: Great
A red rescued silk slinky dress by The R Collective x Wen Pan.

Islington Dress – Ships internationally from Hong Kong

Red is a timeless classic, and our editors are loving this rescued luxury silk dress by The R Collective for the snug and slinky look.

The R Collective’s womenswear collections are made by reusing rescued excess materials from leading luxury brands and reputable manufacturers. The brand uses a high-proportion of lower-impact materials, which limits the amount of chemicals, water, and wastewater used in production. It also ensures the payment of a living wage in its supply chain.

Find the dress in sizes XS-M at the time of writing.

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White shirts

Seek Collective

Rated: Good
White poplin top by SEEK Collective.

Paige Wrap Top – Ships internationally from the US

Don’t sleep on the timelessness of a flattering white top, like this poplin number by Seek Collective.

Seek Collective is a US brand of thoughtfully made items with a dedication to transparency, authenticity, craft, and sustainability. Seek is focused on establishing connections between art, product, consumers, process, and makers. Its items are made in India through partnerships with like-minded communities and people.

Find the top in sizes XL-4XL at the time of writing.

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CARPASUS

Rated: Good
black man wearing sustainable white oxford dress shirt by CARPASUS

Dress Shirt White – Ships internationally from Switzerland

Here’s a menswear version of a classic white dress shirt to take you through this spring and many seasons beyond.

CARPASUS is a Swiss menswear brand that makes fine shirts, ties, socks, and pocket squares. CARPASUS uses GOTS certified cotton and manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. It also traces its supply chain and ensures workers are paid a living wage.

Find most products in EU sizes 36-46, including this shirt at the time of writing.

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Accessories

Mashu

Rated: Good
A tan leather tote bag with wooden handles by Mashu.

Penelope Camel – Ships internationally from the UK

Tote bags that can fit your entire life in never really get old, do they? The Penelope in Camel by Mashu is a stylish addition to any spring wardrobe.

Mashu is a British responsible and vegan accessories label specialising in handbags. Its striking designs are made from a range of lower-impact vegan leathers made from recycled polyester or plant-based fibres and reclaimed wood.

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Gucci (Pre-Owned)

Rated: It's A Start

Founded in 1921, Gucci is an Italian luxury fashion house that produces menswear, womenswear, as well as shoes, bags, and other accessories. The brand has good policies to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, but still uses exotic animal skin. The good news is that you can find many of Gucci's modern luxury pieces second hand.

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Shop Gucci Pre-Owned @ Vestiaire Collective.

NOAH

Rated: Good
Red slip on vegan sandals by NOAH.

Vegan Slip Isabella – Ships internationally from Germany

There’s no place like home: red shoes are all around, and these vegan slip-on Isabella sandals by NOAH are giving beach holiday vibes.

NOAH creates cruelty-free and 100% vegan shoes and accessories. This German brand’s high-quality and long-lasting shoes are hand-crafted in Italy, using a small proportion of more eco-friendly materials.

Find the shoes in EU sizes 35-42 at the time of writing.

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Wires

Rated: Good
Red and black retro steampunk style glasses by Wires.

Goddard Glasses – Ships internationally from the UK

Tap into red and retro with these striking retro-futurist steampunk style of glasses by Wires.

Wires is a London based eyewear brand that creates beautiful styles from a single piece of metal wire and 3D printed parts.

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Editor's note

Feature image via Mochi, all other images via brands mentioned. Good On You publishes the world’s most comprehensive ratings of fashion brands’ impact on people, the planet, and animals. We love to recommend some of the best sustainable brands, rated "Good" or "Great". We also encourage shopping pre-owned as another great way to reduce the impact of our fashion choices. Use our directory to search thousands of rated brands.

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