Eco Design Goes Day to Evening

Day-to-evening dresses should always be part of a versatile career wardrobe, especially if there is a lot of travel involved. And if you thought eco design only offered black T-shirt dresses, think again.

This stylish shirred cowl neck dress from Jonano is made of eco-friendly soft viscose of organically bamboo blended with organic cotton and a hint of spandex. The result is an A-line dress in bittersweet red with an extremely flattering fit and miles of style. Plus, it looks so much more expensive than its $75 price tag at www.jonano.com.

Stilettos with Skyhigh Heels but not a Skyhigh Price

If you feel the need to wear stilettos for a special evening out, you can really make an entrance in this pair from Chinese Laundry. They're the height of fashion two ways. First they are a striking gloss + matte exotic animal print and second they have 5in. heels offset a little by a 1/2 in. platform. A cushioned footbed and a nonskid outsole are a thoughtful part of the design.

These shoes are not part of the Chinese Laundry vegan line, but they do have manmade uppers. And the price of these skyhigh heels is fortunately not skyhigh. Get them for $99 at ChineseLaundry.com.

Eco Design in Hot One Shoulder Ruffle Top

One shoulder tops are top fashion now and work well for casual evenings into the fall wth a jacket or wrap. This ruffled top by Genux not only delivers on fashion it is made of a beautiful soft, eco-friendly modal fabric with just a touch of spandex.

Pair this eco design top with a simple pencil skirt, a long print skirt or jeans and you have a perfect pair-up for traveling. Price is $40 Canadian [about $38 US] from Mudsharkstreetwear.com

Recycled Silver Necklace

Whether you choose simple, sophisticated eco fashions or mix them up with vintage and upcycled pieces for a boho chic style, this is a necklace that goes with more than one outfit. It goes with your life. Simple yet sophisticated this 18 in. necklace made of recycled silver featuring smaller spirals and a central spiral. Each is set with an 8 mm white, freshwater pearl. All are suspended from a recycled sterling silver chain. Price is $90 from Eco-Artwear http://www.eco-artwear.com.

Eco Bags Made From Recycled Leather

No, all eco bags are not made of recycled candy wrappers or pop tops [although they are cute] they're not for every one. So for the latter group we suggest stylish bags made of recycled leather such as these from Amerileather. This eco design features an all over leafy design that is a new take on the recent fashion trend to adorn handbags with ruffles, scultural flowers and pleats.

These fashionable eco bags feature a roomy main compartment with a cell phone pocket, an accessory pocket and a zippered pocket to keep items neatly in place. They also have leather handles and a longer removable leather shoulder strap. With dimensions of 17 in. L x 15 in. H x 5 in. W its roomy, but not so gigantic that you need to wheel it around. And for $74.99, what a deal at http://www.amerileather.com.

Eco Design In Popular Style

Okay, you've seen this familiar silhouette, but did you know that it is available in eco-friendly fabrics? Well it is and absolutely nothing is lost in the translation. The top is 100% modal jersey spandex and the skirt is 55% Hemp, 45% organic cotton lightweight indigo denim. Lining is silk. This classic interpretation of the dirndl skirted dress has an edge that looks expensive. And while it isn't inexpensive at a price of $215 divided by 52 weeks in the year and for $4 a week its a great deal in a dress you can wear frequently, layer differently and enjoy! Available at http://www.kgracedesigns.com.

Eco Design Is Far From Bland

Need a little black dress than has a little something extra? This eco-friendly dress by Kelly Lane has exactly that with a geometrical belt [no two are alike] that turns this sexy black eco design halter dress into something special. And you’ll love the comfort of the 92% Tencel and 8% Lycra fabric. Change the belt, add a jacket and its an ideal day to evening combination to add to your eco clothing collection.

Kelly Lane eco fashions are made in the USA with a strong comittment to the environment and sustainability. They are limited-run, very high quality, with hand-crafted elements. Each item is made in Pennsylvania by a small group of women sewers. Catch this dress on sale now at Jute and Jackfruit for $198. http://www.juteandjackfruit.com.