Finding the perfect harmony of style, comfort and quality while shopping for clothes can feel, well, pretty impossible. A top might be stylish, but can I stand to wear it for more than 3 hours without wanting to swap it for a hoodie? On top of this, since it’s 2019 and sustainability has never been more important, I’ve been taking a closer look at the kind of brands and companies I’m buying from. Making sure that I’m putting my support behind brands that are sustainable and ethical in either their materials or manufacturing has become super important to me. So, I kept asking myself the question, “what kind of miracle needs to happen for me to find products that hit all of these checkpoints?”
Well, perhaps I’ve been #blessed with a miracle, because when the HC editors found Project Social T, I was thrilled about trying their pieces. This Los Angeles brand, committed to creating comfy, chic and durable product, quickly became one of our faves here at HC for checking off all four of those checkboxes (being comfort, style, sustainability and quality).
Finding new cozy clothes is always ultra-exciting to me, but after learning more about Project Social T’s mission and sustainable manufacturing, I fell in love with the brand. Right now, Project Social T is partnering with the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and their #MakeMarchMatter campaign, donating $5 per purchase, up to a total $15,000 donation. Plus, their entire manufacturing process is done right in their LA headquarters — Project Social T understands the importance of using and supporting local vendors, dye houses and designers to create the quality product. Yup, they’re oh-so sustainable.
When the HC editors finally got a hold of their products, we literally couldn’t wait to go home and assemble a whole ‘fit around them. Here’s how we ended up styling our top picks from Project Social T:
Edel, Assistant Video Editor, in the Ramone Cozy-Rib Wrap Top
Gina, Beauty Editor, in the Wild Heart Rib Tank
“These pieces made me feel so cozy, but also so fancy. Like, I can wear these to lounge around on my couch and snack all day, but I can also throw them on with a jean jacket and boots and wear them out like a cool-girl athleisure influencer.”
“My shirt had this flirty little choker collar on it, and I felt v trendy and cool when I put it on. It made my loungewear aspirational. Like even if I was laying around the whole day, someone would still compliment my outfit.”
Felicity, Assistant Editor, in the Solo Cozy Hoodie
Project Social T proves that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort or style for a sustainable product, which is a standard I’m going to hold onto for all of my future style purchases. While it’s a little hard for me to splurge as a recent grad on items that aren’t my rent or credit card bill, I’ll say that treating yourself every now and then to quality, sustainable style brands that support their local community is most definitely worth it.