Natural and Organic Women’s Blue and Navy Dresses
If you want to dress in earth-friendly, sustainable fabrics, that doesn’t commit you to a life of maxi skirts and boho earth tones. In fact, you can keep up with the latest trends in fashion while maintaining your commitment to the planet and to social responsibility! Vogue Italia predicts that blue is the hottest color for 2020 and beyond. Specifically, digital blue the shade of blue you’ll find across social media networks, light blues and of course navy. According to Vogue Italia, the color blue evokes the future.
Our updated 2022 Guide to the Best Blue Dresses includes:
Navy and light blue dresses
Blue chambray, fitted and tank dresses
Organic and natural dresses including size and brand
Sustainable organic cotton, bamboo, spandex and sateen fabrics
Navy cocktail, wrap, maxi and plus size dresses
We agree, and we also know that blue is a calming color, eliciting feelings of inner stability and wisdom. In other words, whether you’re an old soul or a technophile, blue is the perfect way to express your personal sense of style. Looking for inspiration as you shop the color? Here’s our list of the top fair trade, eco-friendly dresses from prom dresses, homecoming dresses, plus size dresses, maxi dresses or cocktail dresses that prove blue is the new green.
1. Goodnight Macaroon
Type | Helena Embroidered Dark Blue Chambray Dress
Benefits | Sustainable Cotton, Socially Conscious
Material | 100% Cotton
Sizes | M, L
Price | $50
Goodnight Macaroon hosts a catalog of apparel that’s eco-friendly, socially conscious and fashion forward. Topping our favorite selections for our Goodnight Macaroon cotton blue dress review is this Helena Embroidered Dark Blue Chambray Dress.
The Helena Navy Chambray Dress is sized in medium and large, and is flattering to both sizes, no matter your shape. The anterior of the dress is simple, just the way you like it, while the front and sleeves sport a gorgeous embroidered floral pattern.
Of course, this dress wouldn’t have made our list if not for its sustainability. Made from 100% cotton, the Helena Chambray Dress is eco-friendly and, better yet, completely machine washable! You can’t go wrong with this soft, earth-conscious style.
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2. People Tree
Type | Fitted Dress in Navy
Benefits | Organic Cotton, Fairtrade Foundation Approved, Small Scale Designer
Material | 95% Organic Cotton, 5% Elastane
Sizes | 14
Price | $48
Have you been in search of a soft faux dark blue wrap dress you can wear just about anywhere? Look no further. This Fitted Dress in Navy is sold by People Tree, and it’s guaranteed to be snuggly soft. The Blue Fitted Dress is crafted by small scale designers in India from 100% organic cotton and 5% elastane.
If you’re looking for prom dresses at great value then this organic cotton blue Fitted Dress is the one you have been searching for. Women who wear this faux wrap dress say it’s like wearing the perfect prom dress! The elegant neck line is roomy and comfortable, and a wrap design creates the perfect fit for every woman’s body. Full length sleeves can be worn long or pushed up in warmer weather.
This People Tree organic blue review makes our list because the company is completely committed to social responsibility. Each product in the People Tree catalog comes with a Fairtrade Foundation stamp of approval. Most, like this Stealla Fitted dress in navy blue, are created by artisans in developing countries.
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3. Patagonia
Type | Women’s Fjord Blue Dress
Benefits | Organic Cotton, Give Back, Earth-Friendly, Green, Fair Trade
Material | 100% Organic Cotton Flannel
Sizes | XS, S, M, L
Price | $99
Patagonia is one of our favorite companies. If you’re not familiar with Patagonia, the catalog features styles that were created with the outdoors in mind, while still respecting the need to show a little fashion sense. The Patagonia Women’s Fjord Dress we chose for this Patagonia navy blue dress review is no exception.
It’s a basic shirt dress: simple, sexy and super comfortable. The Fjord dress is made from 100% organic cotton and has all the detail you’d expect from Patagonia. You’ll love the chest darts, buttoned cuffs and the hand pockets at the hip.
The Patagonia Women’s Fjord Dress is available in two styles of blue. Choose from a solid navy or a plaid stone blue. Need a break from blue? The dress is also available in dark currant. No matter which colors you choose, your purchase will support Patagonia’s give back efforts. The company partners with socially and environmentally conscious organizations and grassroots groups such as 1% For The Planet.
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4. WVN
Type | Becca Dress
Benefits | Sustainable, Organic Cotton, Fair Trade, Vegan Verified
Material | 100% Organic Cotton Flannel
Sizes | S, M, L, XL
Price | $254
Next on our list of the top eco-friendly, fair trade blue dresses is our WVN review. WVN is a woman-owned business based in India. The company works with small scale designers and artisans in Asia to produce sustainable, earth-friendly and fair trade fashions.
This Becca Dress earns reviews that are positively perfect. The soft, flowy blue tunic style is appropriate for work or just for hanging out around the house. Feminine in every way, the Becca Dress features a bracelet-length sleeve and horn buttons. As with all other WVN styles, this dress is made under fair working conditions.
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5. Trina Turk
Type | Tencel Chambray Shift Dress
Benefits | Eco-Friendly Company, Fair Trade, Natural Materials, Sustainable
Material | Organic Pima Cotton
Sizes | S, XL
Price | $328
Trina Turk isn’t the most well-known company in apparel, but it’s one of the most earth friendly and socially responsible. The fair trade clothing company features a line of handcrafted ecologically gentle TENCEL dye products that are made under fair trade conditions.
In addition to providing an honest wage to workers in Lima, Peru, the company also gives back to the community. Partnering with non-profits, 100% of the donations go towards the administration and fundraising costs to support local schools, teachers and kids.
For our Trina Turk blue tank dress review, we’ve chosen the Movie Colony Dress in indigo. The soft and itch-free dress is made from 100% organic Tencel to create a one of a kind style that’s also earth-friendly. We love this slim-fitting style paired with your favorite hand bag.
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6. Thought
Type | Maxi Dress
Benefits | Fair Trade, Sustainable, Low Impact Dyes, Give Back
Material | Sustainable Organic Cotton and Hemp
Sizes | S/M, L/XL
Price | $32
Another of our favorite catalogs to shop is Thought. Thought features nothing but eco-friendly, socially conscious and fair trade clothing. All are made by small scale artisans under responsible working conditions. The styles featured in the Thought catalog are cute, unique and affordable.
For our Thought blue dress review, we’ve chosen the Cecilia Hemp Yarn Dye Stripe dress. It is, of course, a navy blue color in keeping with up and coming trends. Crafted from earth-friendly organic cotton and hemp, the sleeveless dress is perfectly retro.
Wear this dress with leggings or tights, or sport it on its own. It’s a great addition to every green wardrobe and your purchase supports the global community. Thought partners with organizations like Habitat for Humanity to make the planet a better place for everyone.
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7. Cozy Earth
Type | Rib-Knit Bamboo Boyfriend Sleep Dress
Benefits | Recyclable, Give Back, Eco-Conscious Company, American Company
Material | Viscose (Bamboo)
Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL
Price | $90
We mentioned that the hottest trend for 2022 is royal blue. Well, we don’t think you’ll find a dress that matches the description better than this Cozy Earth review.
This little blue dress is a rich, vivid crystal blue that was inspired by timeless elegance. There’s a lot to love about this Cozy Earth dress. A gracefull scalloped hem line gives the dress the perfect amount of stretch and a neckline adds a flirty feel. Overall, the Boyfriend Dress is absolutely fun! Cozy Earth frequently partners with non-profit organizations to ensure a cleaner, healthier planet.
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8. ABLE
Type | Maria denim Blue Tunic
Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Sustainable, Handmade, Biodegradable
Material | Cotton/Lyocell
Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL
Price | $79
The newest advance in eco-friendly textile manufacture is called lyocell. Lyocell is a man-made material made from wood pulp that’s sustainable and 100% biodegradable. The system used to create lyocell textiles is a closed-loop process that either recovers, recycles or decomposes all emissions. That means, in short, a smaller eco-footprint while making classic fabrics like denim.
We’ve chosen to include this ABLE blue tunic review because the Maria Tunic is comprised of 25% lyocell. The other 75 percent is sustainable, eco-friendly cotton. The result is a durable, stretch-resistant denim dress that’s perfect for three seasons. Short sleeves and an above-the-knee length make this Able sassy little dress perfect for barbecues or tailgating. On chilly evenings, pair the Maria tunic with a cardigan or bolero. Just pull it on and you’re ready to go!
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9. prAna
Type | Sunrise Peak Dress
Benefits | Sustainable, American Company, Fair Trade Certified, Organic Cotton
Material | Denim, Organic Cotton
Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL
Price | $89
prAna is a catalog we’ve featured many times on Citrus Sleep. It’s an American boutique based in California, and provides a large selection of affordable swimwear and accessories. Many products in the catalog are made in the USA and many more are created from sustainable and organic materials.
For this prAna review we’ve selected theSunrise Peak Dress. It definitely makes the list of the top eco friendly, fair trade blue dresses for women. The dress is everything you’d want in a flare dress: it’s feminine, flowy and fits true to size. Spaghetti straps, in concert with a scoop back, give this dress a design that’s different from other maxis. A high-low cut also lends interest to the dress. As you may know, rayon is a textile that’s produced from natural plant fibers. That means Flare Dresses like this Sunrise Peak Dress is is not just beautiful, it’s also compostable!
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10. Swimsuits for All
Type | Charlatan Sapphire Swimdress
Benefits | Supports Women’s Issues
Material | Nylon/Spandex
Sizes | Even Sizes 8-22
Price | $46.20
Next on our list of the top fair-trade blue dresses for women isn’t just an ordinary dress. It’s our Swimsuits for All royal blue swim-dress review, and it features the Charlatan Sapphire Swimdress! No one said you couldn’t sport your azure-love on the beach. This swimdress is the perfect way to do just that. The Charlatan Sapphire Swimdress comes in a large range of sizes, so every woman’s body can find the right fit.
In fact, even the most beach-shy women can appreciate the details of this dress. A high neckline showcases a crocheted pattern meaning you can show off your style without sacrificing modesty. An S-hook closure has three adjustment settings so the swimdress fits all band sizes and, of course, the straps are adjustable.
Beneath the details of this plus size swim dress is a simple one piece suit. Padded cups keep you covered and confident while you flaunt your blue style at the pool, lake or shore. What do we love most about Swimsuits for All? They’ve got styles for every body shape. You don’t have to be a size 2 to look great in this swim dress!
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11. U.S. Outdoor
Type | Carve Designs Hadley Light Blue Dress
Benefits | 100% Organic Cotton, Sustainable, Family Owned Business
Material | Organic Cotton
Sizes | S, M, L
Price | $50
Do you love to play outside as much as we do? We’ve got just what you need. Show off your knowledge of up and coming fashion trends with this Carve Designs Hadley Organic Blue Dress from U. S. Outdoor. The dress boasts a relaxed fit so you’re free to play tennis, jog the beach or just lie back on your Adirondack.
Soft organic cotton comprises this dress that falls just above the knee. Adjustable straps ensure the dress rests just right. Sling on a pair of wedges or some simple sandals and you’re ready to hit the great outdoors.
We’ve chosen to include a U.S. Outdoor light blue review on our list because they’re a family owned, American based company. The business also supports efforts to keep materials from landfills – the company offers a buyback program for used children’s outdoor gear.
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12. Vilebrequin
Type | Long Bustier Cotton Voile Dark Blue Dress
Benefits | Sustainable Cotton, Family Owned Business
Material | Cotton
Sizes | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
Price | $360
Next on our list of the best in blue is our Vilebrequin dark blue dress review. We’ve supported this company for quite some time, as they’re both a family run business and they feature planet-friendly, green products frequently.
Whether you’re shopping for adult men and women or for children, the Vilebrequin line has plenty of organic, sustainable and fair trade products to choose from.
This time, we’d love to introduce you to the Long Bustier Cotton Voile Dress. This strapless piece is both modern and elegant; you can dress it up and wear it on a night out or slip on some strappy espadrilles for a more dressed down look. Blue homecoming dresses like this are perfect. However you wear it, you’ll look stunning. A smocked bustier hugs your curves while keeping your dress modestly in place. A side slit elongates your legs, so feel free to wear some heels!
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13. Organic Basics
Type | TENCEL Lite Dress
Benefits | Sustainable Cotton, Supports Small Business
Material | TENCEL
Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL
Price | $65
When you’re looking for eco-friendly cover-up dresses, it’s easy to resort to the big online sites. It’s even easier to overlook the smaller designers who take measures to create green, socially conscious apparel unless you know where to look!
That’s why we’re adding this blue cover up lite dress review to our list of the top eco-friendly blue dresses. Organic Basics features apparel from small-scale designers and suppliers who don’t necessarily have an active voice on the larger sites, yet who maintain high standards for quality and care for the planet.
This TENCEL Lite Dress features a fabric for a UPF 50+ sun protection. We think you’ll love this cover-up dress. Long sleeves can be rolled up for a cooler look and feel, and the knee-length hem looks adorable with boots or sandals. If you’re looking for plus size dresses then this option may do the trick. While you’re shopping the site, don’t forget to add a few accessories to dress up your cover-up!
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14. XCVI
Type | Callie Dress
Benefits | Low Impact Dyes, WRAP Certified, Bureau Veritas Approved, Fair Trade
Material | Cotton/Spandex
Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL
Price | $84
At first glance, the blue denim Dress is just a simple blue dress. However, once you look a little more closely you’ll see the Aviana Dress is your new Little Black Dress … in blue by XCVI. The detail in cocktail dresses like this piece makes it great for dressing up. Wear it to company get togethers or on a first date and you’ll be dressed just right for the occasion.
A v-neck neckline accentuates your shoulders, and lacing details in the back add a unique appeal. The dress is pre-shrunk before you purchase, as it’s form-fitting and flattering. We think the Callie Dress looks great with heels, but choose your favorite shoe and accessorize the way you like.
We certainly love the Aviana Dress, but we’ve included an Blue long denim dress review for another reason as well. The company is committed to ethical business practices from the dying of fabrics to the construction of apparel. Garments are dyed with low-impact ink in fair trade factories in the United States and China.
All manufacturing facilities are WRAP certified, meaning they’re created under socially conscious conditions. These warehouses are also Bureau Veritas approved. Bureau Veritas is a global third-party organization that holds companies to standards in health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.
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15. Outerknown
Type | Casual Slip Dress
Benefits | Made in the USA, Sustainable, Organic Cotton
Material | Cupro
Sizes | S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Price | $168
We’ve saved what is, perhaps, the most eco-friendly blue dress on our list for last. The Outerknown Women’s Natural Slip Dress is made in the USA from 100% cupro, one of the earth’s most renewable resources. The remainder of the blend is organic cotton, along with a bit of Spandex for the stretch you like.
This Outerknow review features an irritation and allergic free, antibacterial fabric. The Natural Slip Dress is stunning. Its vegan materials cling to you in just the right way to flaunt your femininity but to stay modest, too. This dress is available in three shades of blue: choose from classic blue to indigo or royal blue. The high-low hemline is perfect with ankle boots or wedges.
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Blue Is The New Green For Top Women’s Eco-Friendly Blue Dresses
Going green doesn’t mean you’re stuck with earth tones and itchy fabrics. Even with an eco-friendly mindset, you can celebrate the latest trends each season. Designers are now working to craft environmentally friendly, socially responsible and fashion forward pieces including homecoming dresses, prom dresses, maxi dresses, cocktail dresses and plus size dresses that fit both your sense of style and your lifestyle. What ever the occasion may be, you don’t have to settle for the same old earth tone dresses. Celebrate in style with these trendy women’s clothing blue dresses and clothes.
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