Araceli’s Denver Fashion Picks: sustainably fashionable Unity Boutique

by Araceli Lerma, Style Correspondent and Rianna Brown, Staff Photographer

So what if you’re a total fashionista but also have a conscience about the environment? Does that mean that you can never dress to the nines with a green sensibility? Well, here’s your solution. I present to you some of the best eco-friendly clothing and accessories in the USA. The clothing and accessories made from sustainable materials like bamboo, recycled fabric, organic cotton and more ecologically-responsible materials like these. At Unity Boutique you will find clothing with a cause.

Silk Prairie New York dress

Their mission is to provide contemporary and casual style pieces for the eco-chic shopper looking for affordable prices. Known as Denver’s “Best Green Boutique”, Unity has decided to branch out to the national market with their fashion forward approach to style. A few of their great lines include People’s Liberation Denim, ISDA White Label, For Joseph, Super Lucky Cat, Spiders and Caviar, Melissa Shoes and William Rast Denim.

Get ready for a day out with this red-orange dress with v-neckline and black, sky blue, and white stones. This mid-length sundress drapes well because of the pleats at the bust. What a fancy and sassy piece for picnics at the park! We accessorized with these totally unique rubber bracelets made of reclaimed rubber. Try on a pair of these purple gel peep-toe shoes. A wide heel is really comfortable and they smell good too, like bubble gum. Don’t be afraid to step outside of the box in putting colors together like this. The dark color of my shoes are an updated color choice from the black you might be inclined to use, and it works because the orange and purple have the same hue value.

Silk Prairie New York dress, $200.00; reclaimed rubber bracelets (available in various colors), $36.00, Gel shoes by Melissa, $89.00.

Valerie Dumaine Halter dress

This navy blue halter dress is fantastic for any stage of the day; you name it. With the constructed look that reminds us of a sailor’s uniform, this nautical-inspired dress gets you ready to travel and to conquer a new world. It’s made out of cotton so it’s fresh and delicate like a summer flower. A long gold chain necklace with circles involves the whole sailor look, and these special teardrop earrings will tie it all together. Try on these red gel shoes with an open toe and wedge heel, you’ll love them the moment you see them because they’re so simply classic and they will take you anywhere.

Valerie Dumaine Halter dress, $200.00; earrings, $56.00; necklace by Teong Kay (yippee! a local designer), $ 152.00; Black peep toe shoes by Melissa $75.00.

Silk tube dress

We know that June is the month of receptions and fancy soirees, and you can look outstanding in a beautiful and trendy blue silk tube dress. The elegant outline will play up the shape of your body, especially with the sweatheart bodice and pleats. It’s says “sexy” without needing a figure-hugging cut, which also says that you’re sophisticated. A smocked and gathered back is comfortable and gives you a little more flow to dance the night away. The small clutch is stylish and frees you from always using a big handbag. Black mary jane heels are au courant lend a classiness to the outfit. The overall simplicity of the dress makes this dramatic, matching jewelry set a sure bet. It’s the perfect pair that saves you the trouble of finding similar pieces that go well with each other. This Mesoamerican-inspired necklace has faux ivory, ebony and red agate beads and a hieroglyphic gold pendant. It is attractive and out of the ordinary.

100% silk Cooper by Courtney Warren tube dress, $190.00; clutch, $28.00; set of earrings and necklace, $24.00; red mary jane shoes by Melissa, $75.00.

Special Thanks to Wheel Fun Rentals at Washington Park for letting us use the quad-cycle. It was so much fun, and I recommend everyone to come hang out and rent one.

Unity Boutique’s store hours are Monday- Thursday 11-6, Friday & Saturday 11-7, and Sunday 12-5. They’re located at 1455 S Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210 (click here for a map). 720-570-5076. unityboutique.com, Unitydenver@gmail.com

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