At the beginning of this year, I really started to think about the clothes that I was putting on my body. I knew that investing in quality pieces would ensure that my wardrobe had a long life. But it wasn’t until I actually started looking at the labels in my clothes that I realized that many pieces I thought were “high quality” because they were from a nice brand were actually mostly made of plastic. At that point, I made the conscious decision to really start looking at the content of what I was shopping for and try as hard as I could to find pieces that were made with natural fibers.
At first, this seemed really challenging. But because I’m a shopping editor, I spend most of my day searching through websites. Over the course of the last six months, I’ve realized that it’s actually not as hard to find natural-fiber clothing, especially at an affordable price point. To make it even easier for you, I’ve rounded up my favorite natural-fiber clothing, some of which I own myself. From a classic pair of Levi’s denim jeans to a 100% cotton sweater and even a shirtdress designed by Brandon Maxwell, here are my top picks that you should add to your closet.
14 Top Natural-Fiber Clothes to Add to Your Wardrobe
Chic everyday dresses
1. Fall Favorite: You can’t go wrong with this button-down shirtdress from Free Assembly, designed by Brandon Maxwell. It’s a closet staple that you’ll be reaching for for years to come.
2. Breathable Beauty: With the hottest part of summer still on the horizon, it’s a great idea to grab this cotton linen blend spaghetti strap maxi that’ll actually breathe (unlike synthetic fibers). It’s the effortless secret to staying cool in the heat.
3. Easy-Breezy: The A-line silhouette of this 100% linen dress makes it a flattering pick. Dress it up with heels for a night out or down with sandals when you need an easy outfit for the day.
4. Beach Bum: Made from 100% cotton, this maxi button down shirtdress can actually be worn two ways: open over a swimsuit or buttoned with a belt and sandals as a dress. It’s the multipurpose piece your closet needs.
Sweater weather
5. 60% Off: The open-stitch of this collared cardigan makes it breathable, so it’s totally appropriate to wear now through fall. And for less than $25? That’s a steal.
6. Cotton Classic: Even though winter is still a bit away, it’s never a bad time to grab a new sweater, especially one as dreamy as this Everlane boxy sweater. It’s available in 10 colors (some of which are on sale) so you may want to grab two because these won’t leave your most-worn rotation.
7. Winter Weather Warrior: With a blend of 55% wool and 45% cotton, this Caslon raglan sleeve sweater will actually keep you warm in the winter. And right now, it’s only $60 thanks to Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale.
Basic bottoms
8. Best Seller: I picked up a dress (that’s now sold out) in the same fabric as this Free Assembly button front midi skirt and fell in love with it the instant I opened the package. And I can also guarantee that you’ll get many compliments in this size-inclusive skirt.
9. Business Casual Baddie: Head to the office in style with these drape linen pants that have flattering pleats and a wide leg. Reviewers say they “literally live in them,” making them worth the slightly higher price tag.
10. Never Out of Style: These Levi’s straight ankle jeans are a favorite in my wardrobe. They’re the perfect color, cut and have a slight stretch to them so they’re actually comfortable to wear all day long.
All-season tops
11. Cowboy Carter Approved: Jean shirts are a wardrobe staple (seriously so many ways to wear them), and I love the Western detailing in this one from Gap Factory. It’s so good that you might have to grab both the dark denim and the black.
12. Trendy Queen: You will ruffle a few feathers when people find out you got this cute 100% cotton blouse for under $40. The neutral plaid is perfect for fall, but it’s also available in three other colors.
13. Under-$10 Steal: The best part about this cap sleeve knit top is that it can be worn now on its own and then with a shirt underneath once fall rolls around. And the second best part? It’s under $10!
14. Dark Denim: You’ll look (and feel) super chic in this cropped jean jacket. And if you want to lean into the whole matching set trend (which I love), grab the matching skirt that’s also 100% cotton.
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