“What to wear today?” Hasn’t this question been consuming us ladies every day since times unknown? To dress up and rock the day feeling beautiful and confident is all that we ask for, but an unmindful wardrobe just kills our time and drains our efforts.
As eco-conscious shoppers, a capsule closet is the way to go as it perfectly coincides with our values. And thanks to sustainable brands, building a thoughtful and functional wardrobe that would walk us through the day, just got sorted. However, our curvy babes worldwide struggle to search for the best sustainable plus size tops, bottoms and daily wear garments, as traditionally-driven brands fail to offer size-inclusive clothing.
To answer the call of plus size apparel, many responsible brands are on the rise that offers everything— from sustainable plus size sweaters and sustainable winter coats to even sustainable maternity clothing. Whoa! No wonder we’re evolving! The brands mentioned below get you ready in a jiffy with their super comfortable and chic tops that you can wear from home and work to shopping and everything in between. Let’s check them out!
15 Best Sustainable Plus Size Tops for Daily Wear
1. CHNGE
2. Hours
3. Eileen Fisher
4. Universal Standard
5. Mara Hoffman
6. Kirrin Finch
7. The Standard Stitch
8. Big Bud Press
9. Hackwith Design House
10. Sotela
11. Free Label
12. KOTN
13. Altar
14. Threads 4 Thought
15. Oge Ajibe
We believe in the need for extended sizes, and so do these brands. Sustainable plus size tops from them perfectly pair up with all kinds of bottoms and get you ready to ‘Rock n Roll’ the day.
1. CHNGE
Place of origin: Massachusetts, United States
Founder: Jacob Castaldi
Sustainable Materials Used: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
Product Range: Tops, T-shirts, and Crop tops are designed under categories like Zero-waste, Mental health awareness, Reproductive rights, Say NO to war, etc.
Size Range: XXS to XXL. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $15-$38
Shipping: Worldwide
CHNGE is a ‘go-to’ name amongst sustainable fashion brands. Their high-quality clothing line revolves around fair trade practices and being kind to Mother Earth. Every piece is created keeping longevity and comfort in mind, with designs around social causes like women’s rights, mental health, and various environmental issues. This size-inclusive brand cares for women of every size. And the best thing is, every t-shirt produced by CHNGE offsets 48.5lbs of CO2 from their supply chain, making the brand 100% Carbon Neutral.
2. Hours
Place of origin: New York, United States
Founders: Harroop Kaur & Naaz Gulati
Product Range: Solid-colored tops and shirts
Size Range: 14-28. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $24-$88
Shipping: Worldwide
Hours is an exclusive sustainable brand that caters to women above Size 14, with low-impact and high-quality clothing. The brand’s plus size sustainable tops are minimalist yet chic, to get you through the day while honoring your curves. Hours strongly advocates that ‘Clothes are meant to fit you, and not the other way round.’ Additionally, they only use eco-friendly fabrics to minimize waste and CO2 emissions. They work with WRAP-certified factories in the Zhejiang Province of China and regularly visit the facilities for audits to ensure workers’ well-being as per standards.
3. Eileen Fisher
Place of origin: Irvington, New York, United States
Founder: Eileen Fisher
Sustainable Materials Used: Organic Cotton, Linen, Organic Silk, Cashmere, etc.
Product Range: Solid-colored Tops, Tees, Shirts, and Tanks
Size Range: XS-3X
Price Range: $119-$288
Shipping: Worldwide
Eileen Fisher is a well-known certified B-Corp brand that uses sustainable fabrics in its clothing and has a spotless supply chain. The designer’s line of tops are aesthetically styled classic staples to walk you comfortably through your daily life. With a multi-faceted ethical approach, the designer’s collection is produced in SA8000-compliant fair trade factories in India, Los Angeles, New York, Indonesia, etc. Rather than simply expanding the size range, Eileen Fisher offers a dedicated Plus collection, designed to fit perfectly up to a 3X.
4. Universal Standard
With the promise to be the world’s most size-inclusive brand, Universal Standard isn’t afraid of breaking barriers with its collection. Their plus size clothing line is made of organic fabrics and built around empowering curvy women to look their best and feel confident in their skin. The brand works on revolutionizing inclusivity by delivering styles that not only fit a size 6 but would also shape the curves of a size 36. They also have the “See It In Your Size” option that gives you multiple frames of reference. In addition, Universal Standard is partnered with fair trade certified factories.
Place of origin: New York, United States
Founders: Polina Veksler and Alex Waldman
Sustainable Materials Used: Peruvian organic cotton, Stretch linen, Ethical Italian wools, etc.
Product Range: Tops and Tees consists of varieties like Tanks, Tunics, Crop tops, Blouses, Button down shirts, etc.
Size Range: 00-40 (4XS-4XL). Check Size Guide
Price Range: $35-$98
Shipping: Worldwide
With the promise to be the world’s most size-inclusive brand, Universal Standard isn’t afraid of breaking barriers with its collection. Their plus size clothing line is made of organic fabrics and built around empowering curvy women to look their best and feel confident in their skin. The brand works on revolutionizing inclusivity by delivering styles that not only fit a size 6 but would also shape the curves of a size 36. They also have the “See It In Your Size” option that gives you multiple frames of reference. In addition, Universal Standard is partnered with fair trade certified factories.
5. Mara Hoffman
Place of origin: Manhattan, United States
Founder: Mara Hoffman
Sustainable Materials Used: Organic Cotton, Organic Hemp, Recycled Polyester, Climate Beneficial Wool, Linen, TENCEL™ Lyocell, TENCEL™ Modal, etc.
Product Range: Tops, Shirts, and Lightweight everyday sweaters
Size Range: XXS to 3X. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $215-$425
Shipping: Worldwide
Mara Hoffman is listed as a prominent sustainable fashion brand. The designer’s plus size sustainable tops are designed to perfection and keep you stylish from home to office and even on a date night. Her dedication to sustainability and accessibility is reflected in her collection which is made of eco-friendly materials and expands up to size 3X. As a part of Mara Hoffman’s circular system, the brand also sells pre-loved classic pieces to keep them out of landfills.
6. Kirrin Finch
Place of origin: Brooklyn, New York
Founders: Laura Moffat and Kelly Sanders Moffat
Sustainable Materials Used: Certified organic Cotton, 100% Cotton Twill, Merino Wool, Eco-friendly Recycled wool, etc.
Product Range: T-shirts and Button-up shirts
Size Range: XS to 3XL Or 0-24. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $45-$155
Shipping: Worldwide
Kirrin Finch is a gender-defying sustainable fashion brand that creates elevated fits inspired by Menswear for women and non-binary individuals of every size. Their androgynous clothing line is locally made in the US with eco-friendly materials to minimize environmental impact. While we love their dapper collection of suits, Kirrin Finch’s t-shirts and shirts are statement pieces that keep you comfortable & confident throughout the day. The brand also has a pre-loved section where you can purchase factory surplus and second-hand Kirrin Finch pieces at reduced prices.
7. The Standard Stitch
Place of origin: Los Angeles, California
Founder: Alana Schmidt
Sustainable Materials Used: Organic Cotton, Recycled Cotton, Non-toxic dyes, etc.
Product Range: Solid-colored tops and tees in both light and vibrant colors
Size Range: XXS to 5X. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $54-$72
Shipping: Worldwide
With the motto “Create clothing that are as gentle on the world as they are on your body—every body,” The Standard Stitch is a rapidly growing sustainable brand. Its collection of sustainable plus size tops are everyday staples and ranges up to 5X. Made with organic or recycled cotton and low-impact dyes, The Standard Stitch’s clothes are designed to match your existing wardrobe seamlessly. We adore the brand’s cozy fits that hug your curves and keep you comfy at all times.
8. Big Bud Press
Place of origin: Los Angeles, California
Founders: Lacey Micallef and Philip Seastrom
Sustainable Materials Used: Organic cotton and Recycled fabrics
Product Range: Tops include Solid tees, Crop tops, Button-up shirts, Tank tops, etc.
Size Range: XXS to 7XL. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $38-$88
Shipping: Currently shipping to the US and nearby countries
If bold and vibrant colors make you happy then Big Bud Press is for you. Popular as one of the most size-inclusive sustainable brands, it embraces your curves and makes you stand out soaked in the most unapologetic fashion choices. Located in the heart of California, Big Bud Press ethically produces its unisex daily wear collection in local factories to uplift the country’s economy and reduce CO2. In addition, 98% of the fabrics used by the brand are grown or sourced locally.
9. Hackwith Design House
Place of origin: Minnesota, United States
Founder: Lisa Hackwith
Sustainable Materials Used: Works with run-off or second-hand fabrics collected from local stores.Eco-friendly materials include Linen, Organic cotton, Responsible Wool and other Recycled fabrics
Product Range: Tops include Tunics, Crop tops, Tees, Wrap tops, Blouses, Tie tops, Tanks, etc.
Size Range: XS to 4XL. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $65-$168
Shipping: Worldwide
Hackwith Design House came to life with the mission to create long-lasting and versatile, classic pieces. You can never go wrong with their sustainable plus size tops and breezy dresses that give a timeless look while enhancing your feminity. Apart from their Limited Edition pieces, they basically work on a made-to-order basis to cut on waste and overproduction. Additionally, all their designs are sewn in-house by skilled seamstresses to reduce their environmental impact. HDH also has a buyback program named “The Sustain Shop” where for every piece you return, you receive $20 store credit on your next purchase.
10. Sotela
Place of origin: Los Angeles, California
Founder: Hanna Baror-Padilla
Sustainable Materials Used: Natural & sustainable fabrics, Low-impact non-toxic dyes
Product Range: Tops include varieties like Wrap tops, Off-shoulder tops, Crop tops, Tees, Sweater tanks, etc.
Size Range: Size up to 10. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $69-$179
Shipping: Worldwide
The Los Angeles brand Sotela celebrates women of every size. To help plus size women build a stylish, sustainable closet, Sotela has a collection of stunning plus size clothing. Committed to sustainability, they create made-to-order and custom-sizing pieces to reduce waste and give you the perfect fit. Every garment is ethically handmade in their studio by skilled dressmakers with eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton, linen, Tencel, etc. Another feature that makes Sotela unique is their line of apparel is carefully created to be flexible, which fits you even when your body fluctuates.
11. Free Label
Place of origin: Vancouver, Canada
Founder: Jess Sternberg
Sustainable Materials Used: Lyocell, Bamboo, Linen, Cotton Twill and other sustainable materials
Product Range: Basic solid-colored tops, Wrap tops, Short-sleeved and Long-sleeved tests, Pullovers, etc.
Size Range: XS to 5XL. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $68-$118
Shipping: Worldwide
Free Label is a family-run independent clothing brand that makes amazingly stylish pieces for curvy women. The brand is a firm follower of sustainable and ethical practices and uses eco-friendly materials to create clean wardrobe essentials. Every garment is cut and sewn in fair trade factories in Toronto and Vancouver to ensure quality and boost the local economy. You can never go wrong with their range of plus size sustainable tops that always make you look your best at all times.
12. KOTN
Place of origin: Toronto, Canada
Founders: Ram Helali with Co-founders Mackenzie Yeates and Benjamin Sehl
Sustainable Materials Used: 100% Organic Cotton farmed and sourced from Egypt, and Responsible Wool
Product Range: Tops include Tanks, T-shirts, Vests, Longsleeves lightweight sweaters, etc.
Size Range: XXS – 3XL
Price Range: $25-$135
Shipping: Worldwide
KOTN is acknowledged as one of the top 5% B-Corp brands globally for their outstanding dedication to sustainability and fair trade policies. Their clothing line is made of certified natural materials, mainly organic cotton grown in the moist soils of the Nile Delta. The brand caters to a size-inclusive population with timeless wardrobe staples perfect for a capsule wardrobe. We absolutely love their plus size clothing range, especially their high-quality tops and basics, ideal for lounging around, running errands or meet-ups with family and friends.
13. Altar
Place of origin: Portland, Oregon
Founder: Cassie Ridgway
Sustainable Materials Used: Linen, Responsible wool, andDeadstock materials
Product Range: Tops, Tees, Blouses, Lightweight everyday sweaters
Size Range: XS to 6XL. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $32-$135
Shipping: Worldwide
The Portland-based independent retailer Altar is a sustainable brand that sells products ranging from jewellery, apothecary, apparel, home goods, skin and hair care. Their clothing line is marked as Altar Houseline, which works on custom-made apparel to follow the “zero-waste” order. With sizes ranging up to 6XL, you can choose from their plus size clothing line of tops, dresses, etc, and get them crafted to perfectly fit your body type. To support the local economy, Altar features the work of independent manufacturers from across North America by using sustainable deadstock materials coupled with beautiful stories.
14. Threads 4 Thought
Place of origin: Los Angeles, California
Founder: Leigh and Eric Fleet
Sustainable Materials Used: Tencel Modal, Organic cotton and Recycled Polyester
Product Range: Tank tops, Short-sleeved and Long-sleeved tees, etc.
Size Range: XXS to 3XL. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $24-$48
Shipping: Worldwide
Threads 4 Thought was born as a compassionate brand that responsibly produces clothing with sustainable materials like Tencel Modal, organic cotton and other recycled fabrics. They cater to a broad audience with their size-inclusive clothing line that keeps you comfortable and functional for the entire day. With a simple choice to remain kind to the planet, their main factory recycles and reuses 80% of the industrial wastewater. In addition, T4T has partnered with some of the best certified fair trade facilities worldwide that ensure workforce standards are met.
15. Oge Ajibe
Place of origin: Vancouver, Canada
Founder: Ogechukwu Ajibe
Sustainable Materials Used: Organic cotton, Recycled and Deadstock fabrics
Product Range: Solid-coloured tops, Wrap tops, Multicolored and Quirky printed tops, and Unisex sweatshirts
Size Range: XS to 5XL. Check Size Guide
Price Range: $62 – $228
Shipping: Worldwide
Oge Ajibe is a Black-owned sustainable fashion brand celebrated for its plus size clothing range. The brand came to life with the founder’s vision to empower women of every size and color with clothes that promote fashion and confidence. Every piece is designed and handmade to perfection by the founder in her studio, using 100% organic cotton and deadstock fabrics. We love the brand’s use of lively colors and quirky prints in their outfits, that doesn’t let you settle for basics.
To Wrap it Up…
There Now! With such amazing brands to choose from, did you really feel lost while shopping for everyday wear in your size? We get it! The fashion world hasn’t been always so thoughtful to our curvy chicks. But Hey! Times have changed. So chin up, and with a happy smile, scroll through these sustainable brands that celebrate your curves and align with your values. Bye Bye, grungy-looking daily wear! Happy Shopping!
