sweatshirt

Sweatshirt: Alternative Earth | Jeans: NY&Company | Purse: Unknown | Necklaces: James Avery, Forever 21, and Silver Insanity

As I mentioned earlier this week, my family has been battling colds off and on during October. After a busy, exhausting week, a sweatshirt feels like the perfect uniform. I wore this while hanging out with my little boys yesterday, then added some extra jewelry and make-up for a girls’ night out.

Alternative Apparel is interesting to me. They aren’t fair trade certified (few US apparel companies are), but they seem to have a strong commitment to social responsibility. My first choice right now is to buy from a fair trade company, but when I couldn’t find a sweatshirt I liked from People Tree or another certified company, I turned to Alternative Apparel. This shirt is in their Alternative Earth line, which uses low-impact dyes and a mix of organic and synthetic fabrics. I love the feel of this sweatshirt. I’m wondering if I need a smaller size, but I’ll wait and see how the fabric reacts to washing.

The cute purse in this picture was a gift, and I believe it was made fairly in Nepal, but no promises.

What does it take for you to consider a company sustainable? Show me your favorite sustainable styles with a link in the comments or by hashtagging an Instagram or Twitter pic with #fairfashionfri. Happy weekend!