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I have been trying to organize my wardrobe so I can go from office meetings to a quick workout/ yoga without changing my entire outfit. I don’t sweat a lot so I want to keep the changing minimal.

This is my stable so far: my Aritzia Wilfred trousers with some integrated support tops I found from OGL. The fabric is a wood-pulp viscose (the Eco-SkinKiss line). It has a matte, sandwashed finish that looks amazing styled under a blazer, with stretchy and breathable material that is good enough for yoga and weight trainings.

It is helpful to have a few items that work for different parts of the day. That means less laundry, less changing which makes the day just more productive. Almost at any given point of the day, I am already dressed for work and a workout.

Are there other brands that make basics with a professional look but a functional feel? I am trying to avoid the standard "athleisure" look whenever I can.

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I have been trying to do more research on the supply chain of the basics that I have, it is always a hit or miss since transparency is definitely not the norm in the fashion industry. What I have learned is that brands just slap a "recycled" label on polyester and call it a day, which still leaves us with maybe a moment of guilt-free shopping, microplastics and a fabric that doesn't really breathe.

I recently started looking into OGL (Ongoing, Gratitude, Love) specifically because they are a certified B Corp and part of 1% for the Planet, which is a much more comprehensive label than just a recycled label.

Their focus seems to be on plant-based fibers like wood-pulp viscose (they call it Eco-SkinKiss). It's interesting because it solves the breathability issue, though it’s not 100% plastic-free since there's still spandex for the stretch/recovery. I do love the transparency so that I know exactly what I am getting at and what kinda impact my purchase may make.

For those of you trying to be intentional with your wardrobe, do you prioritize the specific fabric composition, or do you find that a B Corp certification or similar labels (Fair trade, Organic etc) is a more reliable source of trust? Or are these all part of greenwashing that brands are trying to get us to buy more?

I have been trying to do more research on the supply chain of the basics that I have, it is always a hit or miss since transparency is definitely not the norm in the fashion industry. What I have learned is that brands just slap a "recycled" label on polyester and call it a day, which still leaves us with maybe a moment of guilt-free shopping, microplastics and a fabric that doesn't really breathe.

I recently started looking into OGL (Ongoing, Gratitude, Love) specifically because they are a certified B Corp and part of 1% for the Planet, which is a much more comprehensive label than just a recycled label.

Their focus seems to be to be on plant-based fibers like wood-pulp viscose (they call it Eco-SkinKiss). It's interesting because it solves the breathability issue, though it’s not 100% plastic-free since there's still spandex for the stretch/recovery. I do love the transparency so that I know exactly what I am getting at and what kinda impact my purchase may make.

For those of you trying to be intentional with your wardrobe, do you prioritize the specific fabric composition, or do you find that a B Corp certification or similar labels (Fair trade, Organic etc) is a more reliable source of trust? Or are these all part of greenwashing that brands are trying to get us to buy more?