In this post, I talk about 10 trendy plant-based pieces to shop at Saks Off 5th now. I recently went shopping at the off-price retailer– Saks off 5th, in Mission Valley in San Diego California. I was actually surprised to find many cotton pieces throughout the store. I found more cotton pieces than I usually do in other stores.
In this post, I share several pieces that are very trendy that are made from at least 90% cotton, linen, or lyocell plant-based fabrics. Tops, jackets, dresses, pants, etc. are all made in plant-based fabrics, and few with less than 10% elastane/spandex.
Saks off 5th is an outlet store of the luxury department store clothing chain– Saks 5th Avenue. Their outlet store– Saks Off 5th carries discount luxury fashion, designer clothing, and accessories. They sell luxury clothing and designer brands up to 70% off.
Saks Off 5th is similar to the Nordstrom luxury department store chain where they also have a discount clearance store called Nordstrom Rack.
Most of the “shop the look” links I include are from the Saks Off 5th website, but there was one piece that I found in the store that I couldn’t find on the Saks Off 5th website, so I chose to add the the brand name’s website shop link.
I also include what makes their brand ethical, sustainable, and/or things they are doing that are helping support the earth and human health. I add a (*) at the beginning of the sentence that talks about their sustainability/ethical practices.
This post does not include all of what they are doing, I am just adding one important thing that they are doing that is sustainable/ethical. Each brand is supporting human health by producing plant-based apparel, because it is healthy and therapeutic to wear plant-based textiles.
1. Lyocell Chambray Blouses
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Rachel Chelsea-Collar Chambray Top by Walter Baker
I love this look with leggings, jeans, and skirts. It can be worn both as a dressy look and as a casual look. It also looks good tucked into a skirt. Its fabric is soft chambray 100% lyocell plant-based fabric.
*Walter Baker showed his collection at NYC Sustainable Fashion Week in 2021.
2. Turtlenecks
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60s Long Sleeve Turtleneck by Re/Done x Hanes
I love turtlenecks, they are so pretty and sophisticated looking. They can dress up a casual look. This turtleneck fabric by Re/Done x Hanes is so soft, made with 70% cotton and 30% recycled cotton.
* Re/Done the LA-based brand is known as the “sustainable jeans brand“
* Hanes uses “American grown cotton with advanced farming methods and water optimization. They are known for their comfortable clothes.
3. Quarter-zipper Pullover Sweatshirts
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Quarter-Zipper Cropped Sweatshirt by We Wore What
Quarter-zipper pullover sweatshirts are very comfortable and trendy. This sweatshirt is made with 100% cotton fabric. This is a very cute sweatshirt.
* The brand is philanthropic, and gives to many organization from their WeGaveWhat platform.
4. Crewneck sweatshirts
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Airy Terry Crop Sweatshirt by Madewell
This is definitely a trendsetter’s piece. A cropped sweatshirt with a favorite crew neckline. I love the billowy raglan sleeves.
*On their Social Responsibility page, they have a pdf document that includes their Responsible Forestry Committment.
5. Cotton Blazers
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Rodeo Double-Breasted Blazer by Derek Lam 10 Crosby
This blazer looks great for workwear or for casual wear. I love the color, cut, details, and it looks good for the office or for an occasion.
* At Savannah College of Art and Design’s FASHWKND event, one of the speakers was Derek Lam. He said the future of fashion is sustainable fashion at the event.
6. Bodysuits
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Long-Sleeve Bodysuit by Re/Done
This is a stylish bodysuit made with 100% cotton fabric. I love the high neckline. This bodysuit is soft, a good layering piece.
* Re/Done the LA-based brand is known as the “sustainable jeans brand“
7. Cutout Dresses
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Mimi Cutout Linen Mini Dress by Bardot
This dress by Bardot is made with 100% linen, and the lining is made with 100% cotton.
This dress is modern and feminine. I love the color and the length of this dress.
* Bardot is an Australian family owned and run brand. They state: “Creative Director Carol Skoufis is driving a push towards a more premium, sustainable focus for the brand moving forward” and “Bardot pieces designed to transcend trends with more than one seasonal lifecycle in mind.”
8. Knitted Dresses
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Rosaline Rib-Knit Cotton Dress by Anna Quan
Anna Quan fashion brand specilaizes in cotton knitwear. This dress is made with 100% cotton fabric. I love this dress, it looks so comfortable and has a great cut and fit.
* Anna states in her interview The Undone:”From fabric selection – partnering with mills that are pioneering the use of recycled GRS certified fibers, or sustainable fibers like BCI cotton.“
9. Cotton Stretch Trousers
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Audrey Iconic Stretch Cotton Trousers by Piazza Sempione
These pink trousers by Piazza Sempione are made with cotton/elastane. These are great as workwear apparel, or when you need to look more dressy.
* Piazza Sempione are 100% made in Italy following ethical guidelines.
10. Cropped Anorak Jackets
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Sport Hoodie Jacket by Hudson
This jacket by Hudson is made with cotton twill fabric. This is a cute utilitarian jacket.
* The Hudson brand includes a Transparency in Supply Chains Statement on their website.
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