Our 18 Favourite More Sustainable Midi Dresses for Any Wardrobe

Pretty pattern? Check. Responsibly made? Check. Pockets? Check check check. Christy Dawn is our go-to for gorgeous dresses, and the classic Dawn Dress is no exception, coming in a range of colours and patterns to suit your taste. Happily, it also comes in all of the brand’s sizing ranges, from “Standard” to “Extended” and “Petite”.

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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SukkhaCitta’s ANGKASA midi dress is a stunning example of the Indonesian brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and a more sustainable approach to fashion. It is naturally dyed and features a hand-painted batik pattern throughout.

Find its clothes in sizes S-L.

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The perfect companion for summer, the Desert midi is made from soft Lyocell fabric that combines airiness and comfort. It’s designed with a flattering cinched waist, a slit through the skirt, and it’s reversible, so you’ve double the styling options.

Nina Rein is a German brand that creates more sustainable clothing in Europe under fair conditions. The brand makes every item to order.

Find most items in sizes 34-44.

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For a flattering kimono-inspired cut, Dedicated’s TENCEL midi hits the mark. It’s made from 100% TENCEL Lyocell and has a cute slit on each side.

Dedicated is a responsible streetwear brand creating menswear, womenswear, and kidswear. All cotton used in its pieces is 100% organic and most is Fairtrade certified, which means that you don’t have to sacrifice your ethics to dress in style.

Find the clothes in XS-XL.

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Mila.Vert’s knitted dresses are some of our favourites—you’ll see why from this scoop neck number. It’s simple and timeless, and is made from soft organic cotton. Thanks to the custom-fit order option, it can be made to suit you perfectly.

Mila.Vert creates minimal and chic clothing, adding sophisticated details to give garments a modern feel. The Slovenia-based brand wants to avoid 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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You can wear Whimsy + Row’s Frankie Square Neck Rib Dress for WFH meetings, dinner events or summertime walks, thanks to its versatile design that can be dressed up or down, flattering empire waist, and soft and stretchy material.

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 uses deadstock fabric, and by limiting garment production 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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Baukjen’s denim Mel dress is comfortable, stylish, and made from 100% organic cotton. Wear yours in autumn with tights and boots, or in summer with sandals.

Baukjen is a London-based womenswear brand with a focus on responsible style. It 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? This chequered number from People Tree is a case in point. It’s made from hand-woven organic cotton and has pockets that are perfect for carrying your reusable cutlery or bottle opener to the alfresco occasion.

Sustainable fashion pioneer People Tree is one of our favourite responsible brands. It 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.

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BASTET NOIR’s draped midi dress is serving main character energy. It’s made from striking red sustainable silk and has a flattering draped front that is elegant enough for weddings and dinner events.

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 polka dot midi dress features a shirred bodice, and adjustable tie shoulder straps so you can make it the perfect length for your height.

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.

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Made from 100% organic cotton in Portugal, the Marella is an A-line midi dress with stylish puff sleeves, made from organic cotton.

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 belt to switch up the silhouette. It’s hand-woven and Peta approved as vegan.

Those living in Europe are lucky enough get their hands on the beautiful 100% GOTS-certified cotton clothes 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, 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 swim 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, reducing its chemical and water usage.

Find the pieces in sizes XS-XL.

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Elk’s Ligne shirt dress is ideal for the office, or any occasion when you want to look smart and stay cool. It’s made from cotton-poplin grown in the brand’s native Australia, and has a bias-cut skirt for a flattering drape.

A pioneer of independent Australian design, Elk was founded in Melbourne in 2004. It 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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