Our fashion standards have slipped lower than we’d like to admit over the past year. Future ‘where were you in 2020?’ discussions will no doubt one day flood us with memories of pastel and tie dye sweatpants — and that’s okay.

To ease ourselves back into the idea of “dressing up” again, we’ve assembled a simple line-up of sustainable summer basics that are easy to wear and made with love. It’s pieces like these that will carry us through a season of beach dates, al fresco lunches and summer reunions like no other…

DÔEN Palmera blouse Ready to lose the sweats, but not yet go full ‘fancy’? This vintage-esque organic cotton-blend voile top will do the trick. We love Doen for just this type of timeless piece, while the brand doesn’t consider themselves ‘sustainable’ per se, they have amazing initiatives in place to measure and reduce their environmental impact. Pair the belted pintucked blouse with denim of any kind for early summer evenings out or to pack for day-to-night adventures while road-tripping. SHOP NOW

Janessa Leone  hat |  A wide brimmed hat isn’t just an accessory, it’s a skincare necessity. While we’re all for a good dose of vitamin D, if you’ll be sitting by the pool or on the beach mid-day for hours on end, a hat like this one from beloved L.A. designer, Janessa Leone, will add a layer of protection after that heavy duty application of sunscreen. SHOP NOW

GAUGE81 Tartu top Gimme a white t-shirt, but make it fashion. This sweet, but simple one-shouldered top is made with organic cotton-jersey and just right for those al fresco bottles of biodynamic rose we plan on popping all summer. Consider it a major upgrade to your old, comfy white t-shirt. SHOP NOW 

AGOLDE ORGANIC DENIM SHORTS If we don’t wear-out a pair of sandy denim shorts…did summer even happen? We love this pair of organic denim shorts from AGOLDE, a responsible, denim-first brand we can’t get enough of lately. SHOP NOW 

PEONY seersucker bikini top Peony has been committed to only using sustainable fabrics since 2019 – this seersucker bikini top is made from the brand’s recycled stretch-REPREVE® and is ready to make it’s way into poolside outfits paired with shorts, skirts and cover-ups of all kinds. Grab the matching seersucker brief here too. SHOP NOW

COS Waffle Knit Hoodie Don’t completely abandon those 2020 sweats. This waffle knit hoodie layers surprisingly well with just about everything (platform combat boots included) and is great to tote to the beach or lounge around the house in on warmer mornings. Made of organic cotton. SHOP NOW 

COS Recycled Silver Gold-Plated Hoops | COS is the under-the-radar brand you should watch for affordable sustainable basics and accessories. Consider adding a little more jewelry to your casual summer looks this year — even at home. A bit of gold just makes us feel more ourselves. These gold hoops will take you everywhere or no where this season, you pick!  SHOP NOW