Dressing extravagantly doesn't necessarily have to mean spending a fortune, and these chic eco-friendly gowns are some great examples of sustainable ensembles that any fashionista would be happy to wear.
While some people think of eco-friendly clothing as visually unattractive, these chic sustainable gowns are showcasing just how stylish it can be to infuse recyclable methods into your wardrobe. From fashionable designer-like dresses made from average household items to prom dresses creatively made from candy wrappers, these eco-friendly gowns are demonstrating that sustainable clothing is full of possibilities.
Being more environmentally conscious about the materials you wear doesn't have to mean sacrificing your overall style, and if you happen to enjoy creating items from other ordinary products, then these upcycled gowns are just the thing for you.
28 Chic Eco-Friendly Gowns
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Planetary Platonic Fashion
Plato's Collection by Amila Hrustic is Oragami Opulence
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Paper Paillette Gowns
The White Reef Dress is Inspired by Underwater Environmental Degredation
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Upcycled Household Garments
These Beautiful Dresses are Creatively Made from Recycled Items
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Groovy Eco Fashion
The JoAnn Berman Spring 2011 Collection is a Kaleidoscope of Color
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Garbage Wedding Gowns
The Plastic Bag Wedding Dress by Amorphose
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Rubber Wedding Gowns
A Dress Made of 1400 Rubber Gloves
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Pop Can Prom Dresses
Maura Pozek Pops With Her Cantastic Gown Made Entirely of Recycled Soda Tabs
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Upcycled Accessory Frocks
The Repurposed Vintage Scarf Dress is a Great Way to Recycle
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Quilted Eco Couture
Gary Harvey's New York Green Fashion Week Debut
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Layered Denim Dresses
Persona by Jeffrey Wang Applies Whole Jeans to Avant-Garde Apparel
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Bubble Wrap Couture
The DHL Haute Couture Creates Magic with Garbage
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Recycled Wrapper Dresses
Elsa Hiltner Designs Recycled Dresses for ‘Project Subway'
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Charitable Eco Lables
Malaysian Eco Fashion Label 'Ultra' Seeks Funding for Paris Fashion Week
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Paper Bag Couture
Grocery Sacks Become Gorgeous Gowns in Hands of Design Students
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Complex Paper-Made Gowns
This Dress by Architect Tara Keens Douglas is Made Entirely From Paper
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Glamorous Upcycled Gowns
The Lia Griffith Papier Couture Line is Exquisitely Eco-Friendly
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Plastic Bag Ballroom Gowns
Credit Crunch Couture in Zsofia Kormos's ‘ReClothes'
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Newspaper Couture Fashion Shows
Upcycled Ball Gowns Take the Spotlight at the Green Show
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Paper Crane Frocks
The Yuliya Kyrpo Upcycled Origami Dress is Made of Reused Newspapers
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Ravishing Recycable Gowns
The Green Dress by Johanne Bertaux and David Yiu is Waste-Free
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Copper Couture
Emma Whiteside Goes Eco-Victorian With Upcycled Gown
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Glamorous Greenery Ensembles
The MESH 'Wearable Garden' is a Fashion Experiment
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Curtain Gowns
MATERIALBYPRODUCT Creates Innovative, Luxurious and Inspirational Fashion
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Trashy Chocolate Couture
Terracycle's Gown Made From Old M&M Wrappers
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Detritus Dresses
The Beatrice Oettinger 'Wild Clothes' Collection Comes From Nature's Leftovers
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Garden Planter Gowns
The Sprinkle Dress is a "Gardening" Gown Made from Living Plants
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Candy Wrapper Prom Dresses
Tara Frey Dons a Dress Made Out of Starburst Wrappers
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Recycled Election Couture
Green Inaugural Ball, a Trashion Showcase for Obama
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Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
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Topsy-Turvy Couture Gowns
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Designer Upcycled Bags
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Next-Gen Graphic Attire
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Cozy Sustainable Fashion
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Sustainable Versatile Capsules
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Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
Luxury Statement Outerwear
Canada Goose and Reformation Join Forces on a New Collection
Recycled Denim Collections
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Sophisticated Rustic Clothing Collections
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Sustainable Period Panties
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Sustainable Crochet Unisex Handbags
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Versatile Transitional Apparel
LILYSILK Expands Latest Collection with Timeless Spring Staples
Chic Circular Fashion
Broke in Chic Offers Timeless Elegance and Sustainable Fashion
Recycled Fiber Jackets
Pangaia and Evrnu Present the World’s First NuCycl-Made Denim Jacket
Sustainable Trendy Jeans
ÉTICA's Altin Loose Fit Jeans Merges Style and Sustainability
Sustainable Back-to-Basics Fashion
Story mfg. Emphasizes Sustainability in Its "ROOTS" Installment
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Affordable Upcycled Fashion
Veepee Partners with Maroussia Rebecq to Launch 'Upcycle Solution'
Recyclable Unisex Tracksuits
Part of the 'Made to Be Remade' Line, This Tracksuit Can Be Reused
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Ocean Waste-Made Textiles
Duvaltex Recently Debuted the Ocean Waste CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES
Eye-Popping Eco Backpacks
Terra Thread's 'Earth Backpacks' Are Made from 100% Organic Cotton
Biodegradable Dress Shirts
The Alex Crane Porto Shirts Have a Casual Yet Smart Silhouette
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Sustainable Luxury Swimwear
Change of Scenery is a Women-Founded and Eco-Friendly Business
Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel
Stella McCartney Unveils an Upcycled Collection for Ramadan and Eid
Ultra-Comfortable Sports Dresses
The Body Sculpt Dress Contours Your Body for a Flattering Fit
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Sustainable Fashion Stores
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Villainous Bridal Gowns
Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Digital Holiday Dresses
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Romantic Fashion-Forward Apparel
PrettyLittleThing Offers a Range of Apparel Perfect for Vday
Sustainable Plush Comforters
Parachute's Organic Cotton Puff Comforter Features a Recycled Filling
Upcycled Bridal Intimates
Love Stories Unveils Bridal Briefs Made from Upcycled Wedding Dresses
Usable Human Hair Materials
Green Salon Collective is Revolutionizing the Biomaterial World
Sustainable Causal Wear
MUJI's Spring/Summer 2023 Collection Boasts the Revolutionary Kapok Fiber
Automotive Material Gowns
IAC Group Crafted a Bespoke Dress from Sustainable Materials
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Eco-Conscious Swimsuit Styles
66°North Boasts the Ultra-Slick and Flattering Straumur Swimsuit
Upcycled Slow Fashion Collections
Bellantoni's 'Re.Nu' Project Results in Sustainable Products
Upcycled Tent Garments
Genette Dibsdall Designs the Maverick in Order to Curb Music Festival Waste
Sustainable Upcycled Puffer Jackets
The North Face Launches the REMADE Program with Jackets
Artful Reusable Dishcloths
Hali Hali Offers Sustainable and Aesthetic Cleaning Accessories
Sustainable Personalized T-Shirts
The Cottongin Bravery Edition Tailored T-Shirt is Ultra-Soft
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
100% Recyclable Lab Coats
AmorSui Introduces Recyclable Lab Coat with Advanced Protection Features
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
Long-Lasting Reusable Cloths
Cloud Paper's 'Swish Cloths' Replace Six Months of Paper Towels
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Sustainable Curve-Flattering Lines
Londre Bodywear Launches Sustainable Capsule: The Only
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Unique Long-Lasting Costumes
Love Khaos Creates Eco-Conscious Rave & Festival Wear
Sustainable Modern Dish Towels
Functional Modern Dish Towels Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Eco-Minded Bridal Collections
REIMAGINE by DB Studio Features Designs with Recycled Materials
Stylish Romance-Themed Capsules
Reformation Introduces The Love Collection for Valentine's Day
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Unisex Eco-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's Recycled Polar Fleece Pullover Comes in 3 Colors
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry
Erin Tracy Bridal and Fine Jewelery is Perfect for the Holidays
Sustainable Laundry Packaging
Ecover Launches the Laundry Capsules with Eco-Friendly Packaging
Elegant Soft Pajama Lines
Cozy Earth Introduces Its New Soft Woven Pajama Line
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Plant-Based Sequin Jumpsuits
Stella McCartney's BioSequin Jumpsuit Features Plastic-Free Sequins
Sustainable Recycled Material Hoodies
The Victo Eco-Friendly Hoodie is Made with 99% Less Water
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel
The Pearly Mini Dress from Waverles Pairs Pearl and Pleat Details
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Eco-Friendly Halter Dresses
Londre Bodywear Debuts the Sustainable Cowl Neck Halter Dress
Eco-Friendly Luxe Bedding
SOCCO Living Unveils Eco-Friendly Luxe Bedding Collection
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Regenerative Apparel Collections
ace&jig Launch the Sustainably Crafted 'Regenerative Collection'
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
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Sustainably Made Pastel Garments
Balmain Unveils a New Capsule Collection with Water Brand Evian
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Pre-Loved Wedding Hubs
eBay is Meeting the Growing Demand for Secondhand Bridalwear
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Cupshe Introduces 'The Recycled Swim' Sustainable Swimwear Collection
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Bohemian Wedding Ensembles
BHLDN and Free People Launch a Variety of Bohemian Bridesmaids Dresses
Groovy Eco-Friendly Leisurewear
Hagon Workshop's Bright New Pieces are Made from Preloved Textiles
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Eco-Friendly Cashmere Sweaters
These 'Ralph Lauren' Sweaters Meet High Sustainability Standards
Affordable Bridal Retailers
JJ’s House Boasts Dresses That are Priced Under $500 USD
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Spring-Ready Tween Dresses
Hayden Girls Offers a Range of Dresses for Tween Girls
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Biodegradable Glitter Innovations
USask Researchers Develop an Innovative Bio-Glitter Alternative
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Biodegradable Fast Food Uniforms
These McDonald's Uniforms Use 'CiClo' Fabric Technology
Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture
FLOR and ECONYL Join Forces on a New Collection
Responsible Down Outerwear
Quince Debuts the Responsible Down Outerwear Collection
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Cozy Cashmere Clothing Lines
Cozy Earth Takes It to the Next Level with Quintessential Cashmere
Ethereal Fairytale Apparel
Ivy City Co.'s Debuts Its Fairytale Collection
Climate-Friendly Premium Bedding
Pact Sustainable Luxury Bedding is Made with Organic Cotton
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Customizable Sustainable Mailers
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Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
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Recyclable Barn Curtains
These Barn Curtains Are Fully Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly
Modern High-Fashion Dresses
Terani Couture Launches the New Spring 2024 Fashion Collection
Luxury Bridal Rental Platforms
P.S. Bridal Rental Lets Brides Rent Out Their Own Wedding Dresses
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Sleek Sustainable Sleepwear Lines
CLB Living Launches a New Night Slip Collection
Opulent High-Quality Garments
Nobody's Child Introduces its All-New Premium Collection for Summer
Contemporary Wedding Capsules
From Future's Wedding Capsule Collection is Timeless and Elegant