Eco Fashion Chic: Try An Eco Bikini Made in NYC

Hmm. Halfway through Summer 2016 and time to add a new swimsuit. Try adding a new eco bikini made of eco-friendly 78% Recycled Nylon and 22% Elastane. Wrap top is not only flattering, it is also easily adjustable. Bottom is ruched in back. Top is $88 and bottom is $72. For these and other eco swimwear choices shop Vaute, an eco brand made in the USA/ cut and sewn in NYC's garment district. The brand has also been hailed as the first vegan fashion label.

Mid-Summer Dreaming? Wake up to an Eco Fashion Chic Romper

As we pass the halfway mark this summer what better than an eco-friendly, season spanning romper by Ace & Jig to add to your growing eco closet. Designed using one of the company's eco Artisanal fabrics that are woven on an ancient hand loom in India, this one is a classic windowpane plaid. The romper features a sleeveless, button-up front with elasticized waistband and tapered leg.

The weavers employed by Ace & Jig's textile factory receive free childcare. The textiles are washed twice to make the fabrics extra soft and shrink-proof, but the water used in the process is recycled for use in the communal employee garden to grow organic produce. Available online at Ethica; now reduced to $198.

Dive In: Eco Fashion Swimwear is The New, New Thing!

Time for that new swimsusit? Why not select an eco friendly style? Leave a strong footprint in the sand, but a light environmental footprint with an eco-friendly swimsuit by Vitamin A. This So Ho chevron malliot Riviera style is made from
EcoLuxTM, the brand's exclusive superfine matte jersey swim fabric produced locally in California, using recycled nylon fiber to conserve resources and LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fiber to extend the life of each swimsuit far beyond that of traditional spandex products. Vitamin A also donates a percentage of profits to environmental organizations. Shop now; it's $225 at vitaminaswim.com

Eco Fashion Gypsy Caftan

Ready for beach-side sunsets or deck-side strolls, this beautiful, vibrant print caftan is designed using 100% viscose and all eco-friendly materials and processes. It features a timeless silhouette with new hi-lo hemline and hand beaded detail. It is available from Gypsy05, a company that ethically sources the finest found goods, footwear, jewelry, luxurious silks and leathers through their Global Village initiative. The Global Village not only provides fair wages to workers in communities who are the experts in these textiles but it adds authenticity and quality to the assortment of goods that Gypsy05 offers.

Eco-Fashion Chic Tip: Relaxed Denim Organic Cotton Skimmer

Want to update your eco wardrobe in one purchase? Consider this eco-friendly, organic cotton dress that has all of these fashion trends going for it: Soft knit, relaxed skimmer fit; Midi length; and Denim Color. It features scoop neckline in front and interesting button details on side seams. Moreover it is ethically made by Fair Trade Artisans and uses low-impact dyes. Available from Indigenous.

Eco Fashion Chic Says Swing Dresses Are IN!

Looking for a stylish eco-friendly dress that will become your "go-to" look for Summer 2016. This swing dress style is the perfect choice for your save the date events from special concerts and friends' parties to long weekends. The terracotta rose color is flattering and goes well with turquoise accents. The modal eco-friendly knit is comfortable to wear and easy to pack. [Modal is a type of rayon, a semi-synthetic cellulose fiber made by spinning reconstituted cellulose.] Buy it now online at Windward Trading Company.

Eco Fashion Chic: Off Shoulder Cotton Blouse with Sleeve Ties

It's THE blouse of the season in its most basic form. Made with eco-friendly light weight cotton poplin, this off-shoulder blouse is a non-stop fashion dynamo that works day or night. It features and easy fit and pretty three-quarter sleeves that tie. Available in black or white...you'll probably want both colors, because what won't this go with? Purchase online at Aritzia. Price $85.