Organic Belted Cotton Shirt Dress

Organic Belted Cotton Shirt Dress – Made in India

This stylish shirt dress is made with 100% organic cotton, ensuring a soft and comfortable fit with a classic look. It's lightweight and breathable, making it ideal for year-round wear. The dress is stylish and versatile, so you can wear it from day to night.

Introducing the most stand-out piece in the Be The Change with BC Collection. This head-turning shirt dress has a collar structure, with real coconut buttons running down the front. It is the moment for every business event, party, or luncheon. The shirt dress gives you the look of a collared shirt with the ease of a single dress.

Not only can you dress it up for your business days, but you can unbutton it a little and throw a bathing suit under for the perfect cover-up on a summer night. It will give you the most chic European summer look.

The shirt dress is available in sizes Small through X-Large, in two different beautiful patterns. Long sleeve with the option to roll up with a buttoned tab.

One-of-a-kind artisanal block printed pattern and earthy ancient mud dyes – made with all natural vegetable dyes to create a health-giving garment for you. The shirt dress is available in two color ways: a beautiful marbled mud dye, as a basic that will become a staple in your summer closet. And also limited availability in the turmeric, vibrant third eye pattern.

The shirt dress is handcrafted in India by small batch master block print artisans. The supple organic cotton allows the dress to be structured and hold it’s shape, without stiffness. The cotton's softness and comfortability have made this piece a staple that you will never want to take off. 

What more could you need from a dress? It can be business, to beach vacay, to lunch, to happy hour with friends, the opportunities are endless. 

Proudly Handcrafted in India

India is the origin of fashion when it comes to our world history. Indian culture is heavily portrayed throughout their garment in history. Fashion in India has set the precedent for the industry around the world, countless brands still look to India’s elaborate craftsmanship for inspiration. 

The creativity expressed in their clothing production combined with the quality of textiles is groundbreaking. These garments have so much love, passion, and creativity woven in them. The history of craftsmanship in India has been seen through the quality and sustainability of their fabrics throughout history. Always high-quality clothing with an exceptional attention to detail. 

Clothing in India is also created with a wide range of all natural fibers from cotton to silk to wool. The natural fabrics are better for the Earth, healthier to create and wear, and when done right are chemical-free, while having positive qualities for the environment. 

These lush fabrics woven from natural sources are authentically sustainable. India has the longest history of sustainable production practices without the use of chemical or toxic ingredients. Along with sustainable production, India is also known for their focus on ethical production.

The government of India has implemented various rules to make sure safe production practices occur in workplaces, which include working conditions, fair wages, and absolutely no children being taken advantage of for labor.

The first of its kind, the Be The Change Collection is made with all natural cotton with new friends we have made in India. This incredible team of artisans in a small village in India has brought BeachCandy’s vision to life.

Each piece is expertly tailored for an iconic fit and feel. Attention to detail paid to each and every seam finished with hand tied coconut buttons. Mix and match any piece in the collection for the most vibrant look in organic fashion.

Clothing Made with Local Love

We want our products to do no harm to our precious planet. No harmful chemicals with natural fiber only. To follow the rest of our cotton collection, the shirt dress is made from all natural organic Indian cotton with numerous health benefits for our people and planet alike:

• Renewable: All natural cotton is a renewable resource, because it can be grown and harvested every year without destroying the soil itself.
• Recyclable: Cotton can be recycled, which will help reduce textile waste in landfills or recycled for a new garment which promotes circular economy.
• Biodiversity: Cotton farms actually help create habitats for a variety of animals including birds and insects
• Soil Health: Farming cotton with no harmful chemicals or pesticides improves soil health through crop rotation which can lead to healthier farmland.
• Reduced Carbon Emissions: all natural cotton production requires low amounts of energy, which produces extremely low greenhouse gas emissions. In contrast, synthetic fibers create very high emissions, which are released at a fast rate into our air.
• Biodegradable: Since the cotton is all natural and contains no harmful dyes or chemicals in the production, the product is biodegradable and can decompose, unlike synthetic fibers which take centuries to decompose in the landfill.
• Carbon Sequestration: The cotton plants not only have low greenhouse gas emissions, but they also consume carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
• Water Conservation: Cotton plants also require less water than other crops, so less of our vital resource is being used.

This iconic organic shirt dress exemplifies all of these qualities. When you purchase and wear this organic belted shirt dress, you are taking a stand for the positive impact of a natural fiber future.

Cotton Shirt Dresses For Any Season

Shirt dresses have always been a staple piece as trends come and go, but there’s always a type of shirt dress that is present in each trend period. This summer the belted shirt dress will be the front runner in your wardrobe to give you that effortless, chic look. There are many advantages to shirt dresses:

1. Comfort: There is nothing more comfortable in the heat of summer than a flowy dress that is breathable and crisp. 
2. Versatility: This dress can easily be dressed up or down and can fit almost every occasion. It can be the dress you wake up and throw on for brunch, then worn to the family beach day, then worn for a date night. You can just stay in the same outfit all day.
3. Flattering: The tie at the waist compliments every beautiful body by hugging the dress to your figure at the waist. The dress is featured in many different sizes, to get the perfect fit for your body. It is a relaxed fit while still accentuating the waist. 
4. Timeless: Due to the sustainable fabrics, and the history of shirt dresses, you will be able to have this piece for years to come. It will continue to be a staple in your closet even as trends come and go.
5. Professional: If you’re wanting a more professional look, this dress will do just that due to its tasteful buttons and collar. Put it on with some statement jewelry and a pair of heels and you’ll be ready to make a statement at any event. 

There are so many different ways you could wear the shirt dress. First, if you’re going for a more casual look, then a pair of sneakers of any brand that matches the colors of the dress, or just a white sneaker. A dress and pair of sneakers is the most comfortable outfit, but yet you look put together and prepared.

If the destination is a pool or beach, then put on a swimsuit, throw on the belted shirt dress, a sunhat, sunglasses, and sandals and you will be set for an amazing day. The shirt dress once again will look like you spent hours getting ready, but it took you 2 minutes.

Let’s say you have a work event, and you don’t want to be too fancy, but not too casual. We’ve all had this problem before. You could put on the shirt dress, and a pair of chic pumps and you're dressed up. Now depending on how fancy the event is, your jewelry can do the trick. You could wear a statement necklace for a show-stopping look or a thin necklace and bangles for a classy business casual look. 

What if you’re headed to Greece for a summer holiday, and have no idea what to pack? Well, first thing in your luggage is the belted shirt dress because you know it could be worn to breakfast, dinner, the beach, the bar and everything in between. 

Whatever it is and wherever life may take you, the belted shirt dress will be with you and will have you looking your absolute best. It is the ultimate dress to set you up for success. 

This Organic Belted Shirt Dress is Simply a Must Staple.

A timeless shirt dress like this one, is a must have this summer. It’s versatile, flattering, chic, comfortable, timeless, sustainable, and so much more, It’s a necessity to have an easy cover up for the beach that also doubles as an outfit to work. That is the ideal piece to have in your closet.

The belted shirt dress is the stand-out statement piece from the collection. Be the Change with BeachCandy, one step at a time, and let’s make a positive impact on the planet together. 

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Plant-Dyed Organic Garment Care Instructions

How maintain your long lasting sustainable natural fiber garments — learn how to take care of your products, while extending their lifecycle and vibrant colors. 

— When it comes to washing your garment, you will want to wash on the “delicate” setting in cold water. Once complete, hang or lay your garment in the shade to dry.

— With all organic plant-dyed pieces, there is a possibility of natural bleed from the garment. Wearing your garment multiple times in between washes can help to prevent over-washing. We highly recommend using chemical-free detergent to keep these precious non-toxic garment pristine — even add a splash of white vinegar to preserve the color.

— When it comes to ironing your BTC organics, you will want to do so on the ‘wool setting’ of your iron. This allows the job to get done, while treating the fiber with gentle care. 

Be the Change Organics provide high frequency fashion made from natural fibers with benefits of sustainability, improved comfort, scientifically elevates your vibration (frequency), and reduces your exposure to harmful chemicals.

BeachCandy Swimwear Care Instructions

BeachCandy swim is carefully handcrafted locally in Los Angeles, made to last season after season when cared for properly.

Start by filling a basin with enough water to cover your swimwear. Soak your swimsuit with a capful of swimwear cleanser and repeat this hand wash process after each use and only in cool water.

Work the suds into and through the suit to clean all areas. We recommend soaking the swimsuit for 20-30 minutes until it does not smell like chlorine or the beach any longer. Hang it to dry naturally in a shady cool place. 

Do not wring, wrap in a towel, or put in a plastic bag when wet. Chlorine and chemical exposure may increase the chances of damaging your suit. Rough surfaces, and/or heat may also shorten the life of your swimsuit fabric and Swarovski candy. We also recommend that you don’t accidentally toss your BeachCandy in a washing machine, dryer, or spot clean with harsh chemicals.