Eco-style

Formation of ecological style

Ecological style in clothing can not be called something new or unexpected - since ancient times, even when cavemen built their lives, they wore clothes exclusively from natural materials. Then it was animal skins, plant leaves, vines. Later, when human society became reasonable, and technology began to develop rapidly, the skins and leaves were replaced by beautiful fabrics, bright prints and bold designs. In the 70th year of the 20th century, the first talks about an environmental catastrophe began, humanity, or at least part of it, thought about returning to fashion the eco style and its principles. Of course, not many people still adhere to this style of clothing, although every year the awareness of the world's population is growing and more and more people are abandoning the cult of things and preferring restrained consumption and maximum protection of nature.

It is important to understand that ecological style is not just a linen dress or a sundress. This is an attitude to life, nature, society, where the red thread is the desire to protect the world from an environmental catastrophe.

Principles of ecological style

• Natural fabrics. The first and most basic principle of eco style is the natural origin of materials for clothing. The leaders are wool, cotton, bamboo, wood, linen. Interestingly, true adherents of the ecological style in clothing accept only those natural fabrics that have not harmed nature - if the wool is a sheep, then extracted only by humane methods, if flax is grown without chemicals. Such legibility leads to the fact that the price of truly environmentally friendly products is comparable to the clothes of some fashion designer;

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• Calm shades. Usually, the palette does not go beyond the boundaries of natural, since synthetic dyes are not used for the production of clothing, and the palette of natural dyes is quite limited. Often clothes have straw, swamp, milk, greenish, brown color. A little less common are red and yellow, as well as pure green, blue;

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• Simple cut, free silhouette overall simplicity in the image. Things have a semi-adjacent or free cut, rarely there is a bright and eye-catching finish. Decor, if any, is also limited to natural gifts - wood, stones, bamboo. At the same time, things in the ecological style should not hang as a "bag" - with all the simplicity and freedom, clothes decorate its owner;

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• Prints in the case of an ecological style have a natural orientation, so embroideries of plant or animal themes are made on clothes. At the same time, most of the clothes are monophonic.

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Long debates in the ecological society are conducted around the use of genuine leather in eco style. Despite the natural origin of the material, this eco-style does not accept leather in clothes, as it contradicts the principles of humanity, because animals suffer for its extraction.

What is the difference between eco style and boho

Often, the ecological style is compared or even equated to boho, since the latter is also focused on nature.

At the same time, there are still distinctive features between eco and boho:

• Ecological style involves not just wearing certain clothes, but also a special attitude to the world and nature, its integrity and preservation. Boho is not so categorical in this regard, although its adherents often advocate environmental initiatives;
• "eco" is characterized by simple, not attracting attention things, while boho is extravagant and peculiar style with layering, brightness, an abundance of accessories, finishes and decor;
• Materials. Boho allows the use of leather - girls often wear leather sandals, wear leather bags. Eco style does not accept natural leather because of the harm to animals.

With all the differences, these two directions are really borderline, just ecological deeper and more conscious than boho.

Basic wardrobe in eco style

It is not difficult to assemble a basic wardrobe in eco style - the main thing is to focus on the composition of the fabric and be sure that it is really natural. Best of all, the ecological style is suitable for the spring of summer, so the basic wardrobe will include:

• Cotton T-shirts or tops. Choose different shades so that later it is easy to change the image;
• Tops and tunics made of linen will also fit perfectly into a light, natural image;

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• Sundress or dress. Allowed as an extravagant mini, but with a free, not adjoining silhouette, and midi or maxi;

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• A pair of stylish linen shirts is another must have basic wardrobe for those who want to try out the ecological style. Loose shirts look best, as well as models with a hint of oversize;

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• Pants. Loose trousers made of linen in the manner of culottes or full length will help you feel comfortable even in the heat. There are models made of linen and cotton, different shades, but best of all - natural straw, milk, brown. In addition to wide styles, in stores you can find linen joggers;

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• A pair of skirts. Be sure to purchase a pair of skirts of different lengths - one shorter, the other to the floor. The cut of the skirts is free, the length options are at your discretion, according to the type of figure and age. For young girls, short ones are allowed, on the verge of mini, for older women - up to the knee and below;

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• Trench coat. A cotton trench coat will help out in cool weather, and will also be an excellent addition to the image.

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If desired, you can add overalls, shorts, suits to the list. Everything, of course, is made of natural materials.

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Shoes & Accessories

With the choice of shoes, problems often arise - the ecological style has strict principles regarding materials and this complicates the process of finding the right pair. Of course, you can choose a model made of leatherette, but all those who are worried about nature suggest contacting those manufacturers who use recycled materials.

For example, the company Indosole gives a second life to tires - from them the sole is made, and the upper part is made of banana leaves, grass, organic fabrics. Interestingly, the brand's shoes do not look like straw noodles - quite attractive modern models without risk to the environment.

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Brand Ethletic from Pakistan - the first in the world to have an eco certificate for every detail of the produced shoes. They use natural materials and do not harm animals.

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Eco-leather or eco-suede shoes will do, but you need to understand that the prefix "eco" does not make shoes and their production safe for nature.

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In addition to well-known brands, you can turn to hand made - there are knitted moccasins made of linen, braided sandals and other non-standard solutions. As for models, the best option for eco-clothing will be simple shoes like sneakers, slider slippers, sandals, simple moccasins.

Accessories for the style choose a minimum and, of course, in the style of the direction - wooden earrings and pendants, linen, hemp, rattan, straw bags. Straw hats will perfectly fit into the image.

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Ecological style for men

For men in the basic wardrobe you need:

• Shirts and T-shirts made of linen, hemp or cotton of calm shades, free;

• Straight trousers made of the same materials;

• Stylish cotton trench coat;

• Shorts up to the middle of the thigh.

Men turn to the ecological style much less often than women, so the choice of clothing for them is limited. Men often choose shoes not on the principle of the material of manufacture, but on convenience and habits - simple sneakers or sandals, slippers. The reason for this deviation from the rules of eco style is again a narrow choice.

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