18 Summer Capsule Wardrobe Staples Keeping Us Casual (And Sustainable)
What We’re Wearing This Summer
This summer is less about what we wear, and more about where we wear it. But instead of fancy dinner parties, we’re embracing day dates, camping trips, and chilling in our neighbors’ inflatable pools. 😎
Our style this season starts with basics like bike shorts and tees, and even the dresses are easygoing and timeless styles. (Catch the activewear dress below—it has pockets!) Comfy shoes, colorful accessories, and—you guessed it—a swimsuit make this a festive capsule wardrobe with pieces we can mix and match into the next season and beyond.
So let us know what you’re wearing these days! We’re currently getting inspo from these 18 garments from sustainable fashion brands. These are the pieces we imagine ourselves wearing for years and loving them each time we do. You’ll most likely find us personally saving up for one or two garments, searching for sales on others, and either thrifting or sourcing lookalikes from our own closets!
If you’re embarking on a capsule for the first time, or want to get inspired by the variety of capsule wardrobes people practice, check out what capsule wardrobes are here.
Capsule Wardrobe Pieces
1. Camp Shirt by Tradlands, $137 | XXS–5X, responsibly sourced & ethically made in family-owned factories
2. Jenna Blouse by Cleobella, $158 | XS–XL, GOTS Certified organic cotton, handmade
3. Classic Tee by MATE the Label, $58 | XS–3X, organic cotton, low-waste practices
4. Straight Neck One Piece by Girlfriend Collective, $95 | XS–6XL, regenerated nylon, UPF 50+
5. Stretch Cropped Top by Cuyana, $58 | XS–XL, low-waste seamless knitted, reversible
6. Sage Utility Jacket by Soluna Collective, $165 | XS–3X, GOTS Certified organic cotton, nontoxic dyes, handmade
7. Eco Trousers by People Tree, $165 | Sizes 8–16 UK, Fair Trade, organic cotton
8. Relaxed Taper Jean by Oliver Logan, $92 | Sizes 24–34 US, recycled cotton
9. Self-Care Bike Shorts by ADAY, $88 | XS–XL, vegan, OEKO-TEX® and R.E.A.C.H. certified material
10. Get Dirty Dress by Alder Apparel, $105 | XS–6X, recycled nylon, ethical & transparent factories
11. Tiered Babydoll Dress by Kotn, $70 | XS–XXL, responsibly sourced cotton, certified OEKO-TEX® nontoxic dyes
12. Midi Linen Dress by Sleeper, $290 | XS–XL, 100% linen STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
13. Diamond Shoulder Bag by Pixie Mood, $85 | PETA-Approved vegan, recycled vegan leather
14. Wave Ring by Automic Gold, $145 | Sizes 2–16, made in New York, recycled gold
15. P-6 Logo Trucker Hat by Patagonia, $35 | Fair Trade, recycled fishing net brim, organic cotton fabric front
16. Delfina Sandal by Zou Xou, $165 | Sizes 5.5–11.5 US, handmade to order
17. Joshua Sneaker by CLAE, $140 | Sizes 5.5–9.5 US, recycled and vegan materials
18. The Chunky Slide by ESSEN, €229 | Sizes 35–42 EU, made to order, gives back, supply chain transparency
