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 Durable Timepieces
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Biodegradable Womenswear Blazers
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Luxurious Everyday Wear
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Biodegradable Undergarments
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Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
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Creative Laundry Solutions
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Recycling Plant Fashion Shoots
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Designer Upcycled Bags
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Next-Gen Graphic Attire
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Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules
The Ssense Bridal 2.0 Collection Celebrates Unconventional Style
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Sustainable Back-to-School Capsules
Stonyfield Organic Unveils its Sweet Threads Collection
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Transformable Sustainable Apparel
CAALO Is Manufactured Ethically and Sustainably
Eco-Conscious Sugarcane Bras
Walmart Launches a New Sugarcane-Derived Lingerie Collection
Glam Indian Apparel
Anamika Khanna x H&M Reimagines Traditional Silhouettes for Global Consumers
Affordable Designer Bridalwear
Azazie & Christian Siriano's Collection Shares Styles Under $1,200
Sustainable Flannel Shirts
Alex Crane's Cloud Flannel is Crafted from Organic Cotton
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Sustainable Clothing Collections
New 'Regenration Nation' Collection is Inspired by Unity
Stylish Performance Uniforms
Welles Balances Sustainability, Comfort, and Style
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Utility-Inspired Denim Capsules
Mavi’s Sustainable Denim Collection Boasts a Utility Aesthetic
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
Recycled Plastic Bottle Leggings
ORAKI's ECOMOVE Leggings Fuse Style with Comfort
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel
Stella McCartney Unveils an Upcycled Collection for Ramadan and Eid
Sustainability-Backed Denim Collections
The RE/DONE x Pamela Anderson Collection is Chic
Ultra-Comfortable Sports Dresses
The Body Sculpt Dress Contours Your Body for a Flattering Fit
Sustainable Canadian-Made Sleepwear
Vancouver-Based Sleepwear Brand SONS Redefines Comfort
Statement-Making Bridal Veils
Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Festive Organic Cotton Intimates
The Cou Cou Holiday Collection Has Just Dropped
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Villainous Bridal Gowns
Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines
Cloveify Wearables Launches its New Sustainable Clothing Line
Ultra-Soft Sustainable Sleepwear
Vancouver-Based Brand Seray Offers Premium Tencel-Made Sleepwear
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
Upcycled Slow Fashion Collections
Bellantoni's 'Re.Nu' Project Results in Sustainable Products
100% Recyclable Lab Coats
AmorSui Introduces Recyclable Lab Coat with Advanced Protection Features
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Sustainable Comfort-Focused Bras
ThirdLove Spring Collection Embraces Comfort and Sustainability
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
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
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Unique Long-Lasting Costumes
Love Khaos Creates Eco-Conscious Rave & Festival Wear
Understated Linen Apparel
The Organic Linen Shirt Dress from Good For Sunday is Effortlessly Chic
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
Unisex Eco-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's Recycled Polar Fleece Pullover Comes in 3 Colors
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
Organic Cotton Beachwear
H&M Studio Uses Regenerative Organic Certified Cotton for its New Capsule
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
Eco-Conscious Denim Collections
Mango Debuts Versatile Jeans Line Blending Style & Sustainability
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel
The Pearly Mini Dress from Waverles Pairs Pearl and Pleat Details
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Little White Bridal Dresses
David's Bridal Has Launched 'The 8 Dress Edit' Collection
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Luxurious Handmade Silk Garments
Chiffique Emphasizes Glamour, Luxury, and Comfort with Its Designs
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Comfortable Pregnancy Nighties
Ingrid+isabel's Restful Nightie is Available in Taupe Color
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Fully Recycled Olympic Wear
Ralph Lauren Unveiled Team USA Uniforms Featuring 100% Recycled Polos
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Sustainable Indigenous Apparel Lines
SHEIN Taps Marika Sila for a New Eco-Friendly Capsule
Regenerative Apparel Collections
ace&jig Launch the Sustainably Crafted 'Regenerative Collection'
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Forest-Friendly Fashion Partnerships
GANNI and Canopy Join Forces to Enhance Sustainability
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Efficient Made-To-Order Wedding Services
Revelry Boasts Stunning Made-To-Order Dresses
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Sustainable Turkish Textile Initiatives
ILO Turkiye and Ekodoku Aim to Boost Eco-Friendly Textiles
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
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Premium Outerwear Collections
Rudsak Combines Sustainable Materials with Rebellious Edge
Bohemian Wedding Ensembles
BHLDN and Free People Launch a Variety of Bohemian Bridesmaids Dresses
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Sustainable Swimwear Collections
Kosta Kini Has Launched a New Versatile Swimwear Collection
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Eco-Conscious Product Lines
Birla Cellulose Designs a Sustainable Apparel Line with Ka-Sha
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
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
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
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
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
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Social Good Prairie Dress
The Gwen Dress is a Flattering Summer Staple from Grey Bandit
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Coastal Cool’s Sustainable Swimwear Blends Style with Purpose
Recyclable Barn Curtains
These Barn Curtains Are Fully Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly
Traceable Zero Waste Jumpers
Navygrey Has a Transparent Supply Chain with Eco-Friendly Packaging
Modern High-Fashion Dresses
Terani Couture Launches the New Spring 2024 Fashion Collection
Elegantly Modern Bridal Collections
Essense of Australia Has Introduced a New Bridal 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
Luxurious Eco-Conscious Bedding
COYUCHI Offers Pure Organic Cotton Sheets
Sleek Sustainable Sleepwear Lines
CLB Living Launches a New Night Slip Collection
Eco-Minded Bridal Styles
Eastman and Reformation Unveil a New Sustainable Bridal Capsule
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Summer-Ready Organic Apparel
Priyankara Launches a Sustainable Organic Cotton Collection