It's finally here! You're ready for what could be the biggest interview of your life (or maybe it's just your next job and you really need the cash-no judgement here!). You have your outfit planned down to the last shiny button but are your shoes leaving a bigger ecological footprint than you thought? How about that new power blouse? We'll I've got you covered for your next interview or maybe just another day at the office. Check out these links and sites below for both formal and casual office options no matter your style.
Women's Casual Wear
Pencil skirts are a classic and are great choices for the office.
Yala offers trendy organic cotton options for women who are just getting started in their careers or for the experienced veterans. These knee-length options look great paired with a neutral top and are completely appropriate if your office is laid back or offers a "casual Friday." Check out my favorite, the
Bamboo Dreams Sadie Skirt pictured in aubergine/black made from 95% viscose from bamboo and 5% spandex.
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Coclico's Hama lace-up oxford wedge.
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Like many women, I believe the perfect pair of shoes truly completes an outfit-they can make or break the entire visual! Ok, maybe that's going a bit too far but I have really been into shoes lately. If you haven't heard of Coclico, you're in for some great news. Based in Mallorca, Spain,
Coclico is revered for its ability to provide higher wages, safety standards and environmental consciousness in the production of their footwear. Coclico works with vegetable-tanned leathers from certified tanneries and utilizes pure wood and cork in their shoes, as well as recycled foam and lead free hardware. Coclico emphasizes quality and integrity while creating what I have to say is an unbelievably beautiful shoe collection. The Spring 2013 collection offers booties, heels, wedges, clogs, flats and much, more more. Typically the workplace isn't a suitable place to show off your new pedicure but never fear, there are many other choices from Coclico that will still keep all eyes on you. The "menswear" trend has been on and off for several years now and this
electric blue suede oxford number might just put keep them "in" in 2013. Coclico has many unique menswear options such as the leather geometric cut-out
Ishiro and the clog-wedge-menswear combo
Takao and
Taro. Personally, I believe in pairing menswear shoes with one more feminine clothing piece as well, whether it be a lace blouse or a delicate necklace. The contrast is an interesting approach and really pulls the whole look together.
Alex and Ani use eco-friendly and recycled materials in their jewelry collections including metal scraps. The collections center on positive energy and are focused to "enlighten the mind, empower the spirit." The various collections include everything from animal totems to charities and zodiacs, allowing everyone to express themselves individually and still fit in well with a more relaxed work atmosphere. I would also suggest vintage, hand crafted treasures from
Love It, Beth's Golden Grass & Eco-Friendly Accessories and
Green Karat.
Formal Attire
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Samantha Pleet's "Passage Jacket"
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Samantha Pleet utilizes organic materials for her collection and the Spring 2013 collection offers neutral, earth tones that are perfect for the office. The
Expedition blazer pulls together a formal pantsuit in a professional yet fashionable way and the
Passage jacket will keep you warm on those cool, breezy spring mornings.
Guys can also easily find eco-friendly clothes suited to their career.
Arthur and Henry offers formal organic and fair trade cotton shirts. I especially like this line for its unique and subtle details on the breast pockets.
Natural Mystique offers one-of-a-kind messenger bags, cross body bags, briefcases and overnight travel bags. This line produces hand woven bags and allow you to immerse yourself in various cultures. The Thailand collection offers unique details and many of the offerings are very affordable.
Where do you find fashionable yet sustainable clothing? Leave me some comments or follow me on Twitter
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